‘Labour is not inevitable’: Plaid Cymru leader says he senses an opportunity

Rhun ap Iorwerth outside the Senedd: ‘There’s a real opportunity for a change of leadership in Wales.’ Photograph: Kara Thomas/Athena Pictures

The leader of Plaid Cymru says the party can build on its progress at the UK general election and make significant gains in traditional Labour heartlands.

Speaking on the eve of the party’s conference, Rhun ap Iorwerth said Plaid could take advantage of Labour’s troubles in London and Cardiff to win more votes in places such as the south Wales valleys and the Welsh capital.