New Plaid Cymru Interim Leader promises to 'reflect, reform and renew' the party

Plaid Cymru have officially confirmed the appointment of Llyr Gruffydd as their new Interim Leader.

The MS will take the helm until a new permanent leader is found, after the decision was formally ratified by the party’s National Council on Saturday morning.

His appointment follows the resignation of former leader Adam Price after a review into reports of misogyny and bullying within the party.

Mr Gruffydd has promised to “reflect, reform, and renew”.

He told his party, “It is an immense honour for me to be entrusted with the responsibility of Leading Plaid Cymru until a new leader is in post in the summer.

“Despite it being short, my tenure as the Interim Leader of Plaid Cymru comes at a critical juncture for the party. We’ve been reflecting, we are reforming, and we will renew our mission in light of the findings of Project Pawb.

“Its findings run counter to our core beliefs and values. In our period of reflection we remind ourselves of what Plaid Cymru aspires to be – an inclusive party, a party that values its staff, a party founded on the best principles of progressive action – with fairness and equality embedded in its DNA.

“Accelerating the pace of reform will be the priority for the political, professional, and voluntary wing of the party. By doing this we can renew our purpose, delivering the key aspects of our manifesto through the co-operation agreement, offering solutions when Wales’ interests aren’t being served and working harder than ever to protect our communities.

“Moving forward, united, we will put down new and stronger foundations with our ambition undimmed.”

Mr Gruffydd is expected to formally take over leadership duties from outgoing Leader Adam Price on Wednesday 17th May 2023.

Plaid Cymru confirmed the nominations for a new, permanent Leader would close on the 16th of June 2023, with a new Leader in place by the summer.

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