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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Steven Morris

Plaid Cymru will be ‘welcoming place’ after misogyny scandal, says new leader

Rhun ap Iorwerth has said his party is at a crossroads.
Rhun ap Iorwerth has said his party is at a crossroads. Photograph: Polly Thomas/Shutterstock

The new leader of Plaid Cymru, Rhun ap Iorwerth, has promised to get the party back on track and make it a welcoming place for everyone after its misogyny and harassment scandal.

Despite strong calls within the party for the new leader to be a woman, ap Iorwerth was announced as leader at an event at Cardiff Bay as the only candidate who put his name forward.

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