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| Plaid Cymru: Rhun ap Iorwerth takes over as party leader | Plaid Cymru: Rhun ap Iorwerth takes over as party leader |
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| Rhun ap Iorwerth has been elected unopposed as leader of Plaid Cymru | |
| Rhun ap Iorwerth has been elected unopposed as the new leader of Plaid Cymru, a month after the dramatic resignation of Adam Price. | Rhun ap Iorwerth has been elected unopposed as the new leader of Plaid Cymru, a month after the dramatic resignation of Adam Price. |
| He was the only candidate for the vacancy triggered by a damning report alleging bullying, harassment and misogyny. | He was the only candidate for the vacancy triggered by a damning report alleging bullying, harassment and misogyny. |
| The new leader said he was "committed to learning lessons" after a "difficult period". | The new leader said he was "committed to learning lessons" after a "difficult period". |
| "Wales needs a strong Plaid Cymru," he said. | "Wales needs a strong Plaid Cymru," he said. |
| The former BBC Wales journalist has represented Ynys Mon in the Senedd since 2013. | The former BBC Wales journalist has represented Ynys Mon in the Senedd since 2013. |
| Plaid is the Welsh Parliament's third largest party with 12 seats - it has three MPs in Westminster. | Plaid is the Welsh Parliament's third largest party with 12 seats - it has three MPs in Westminster. |
| It is in a co-operation deal with the Welsh government, where Labour ministers have agreed to implement some of Plaid's policies in return for votes in the Senedd. | |
| First Minister Mark Drakeford welcomed the announcement and said he looked forward "to a constructive working relationship". | |
| Who is Rhun ap Iorwerth? | |
| Plaid Cymru leader quits after damning report | |
| Probe finds bullying and misogyny culture in Plaid | |
| Adam Price resigned as party leader after months of problems in Plaid Cymru. | |
| He faced claims of a toxic culture in the party, while last November an allegation of sexual assault was made against a senior member of staff. | |
| Plaid Cymru: Who is Rhun ap Iorwerth? | |
| Plaid Cymru: Who is Rhun ap Iorwerth? | |
| It led to the Project Pawb report by former Senedd member Nerys Evans, which found "too many instances of bad behaviour in the party". | |
| A Plaid Cymru Senedd member was separately suspended last year - pending an investigation - following a serious allegation about his conduct. | |
| Rhun ap Iorwerth said he would "lead with passion; I will lead with humility". | |
| "Following a difficult period for the party, I am committed to learning lessons, implementing the recommendations of Project Pawb, and setting new foundations," he said. | |
| "My vision is one of a stronger, fairer economy able to support sustainable public services and allowing Wales to fulfil its real potential. | "My vision is one of a stronger, fairer economy able to support sustainable public services and allowing Wales to fulfil its real potential. |
| "Wales needs a strong Plaid Cymru if we are to build a confident nation working in partnership with others, but with its future firmly in its own hands." | "Wales needs a strong Plaid Cymru if we are to build a confident nation working in partnership with others, but with its future firmly in its own hands." |
| The Anglesey politician was the only candidate for the role. | |
| That was despite former leader Leanne Wood saying the new leader should be a woman. | |
| Shortly after her intervention on BBC Wales Live, the two remaining potential candidates ruled themselves out. | |
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| Wales | Wales |
| Plaid Cymru | Plaid Cymru |