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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 CymruRhun 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 vowed to make Plaid a "welcoming party where everyone feels safe".
"Wales needs a strong Plaid Cymru," he said. The former 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.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". The announcement follows months of problems in the party and claims of a toxic culture, while last November an allegation of sexual assault was made against a senior member of staff.
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.
Who is Rhun ap Iorwerth?Who is Rhun ap Iorwerth?
Plaid Cymru leader quits after damning reportPlaid Cymru leader quits after damning report
Probe finds bullying and misogyny culture in PlaidProbe 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?
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". Speaking at the St David's Hotel in Cardiff Bay, Rhun ap Iorwerth committed to the co-operation agreement, saying it showed "a glimpse from opposition of what we could achieve in government".
A Plaid Cymru Senedd member was separately suspended last year - pending an investigation - following a serious allegation about his conduct. "But to be the champions that Wales needs, we have to be fit as a party and ready to face the challenges ahead," he said.
Rhun ap Iorwerth said he would "lead with passion; I will lead with humility". "And I'm determined that we will be, and I will be uncompromising in making this a welcoming party where everyone feels safe and supported and empowered to play their parts."
"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.
"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.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.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.Shortly after her intervention on BBC Wales Live, the two remaining potential candidates ruled themselves out.
First Minister Mark Drakeford welcomed the announcement and said he looked forward "to a constructive working relationship".
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