Who is Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth?
His party wants to see Wales leave the UK, but the 51-year-old father-of-three won't be standing as a candidate in Westminster - here's why.
news.sky.comHere’s the latest on Rhun ap Iorwerth.
- Rhun ap Iorwerth has been reported as having become First Minister of Wales following Plaid Cymru’s strong performance in the Senedd elections. This marks a historic shift as he leads a non-Labour government for the first time in many years.[2][6][10]
- The election results positioned Plaid Cymru as the largest party in the Senedd, enabling his appointment after a plenary vote. Some reports note that his government is expected to be minority.[6][2]
- Background: ap Iorwerth has served as Plaid Cymru leader since 2023 and has been the Senedd member for Ynys Môn since 2013, with a career previously rooted in journalism.[3][4]
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