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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I was pleased to meet with Prime Minister Andy Burnham to congratulate him in person on his new role. I look forward to further positive and productive discussions as I continue to make the case for fairness and equality for Wales, and for our Senedd to have the powers it needs 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

I was pleased to congratulate the new Prime Minister on a call this morning and to set out my hope that we can build a positive and productive relationship. I look forward to a meeting very soon so I can begin our discussions in earnest on behalf of the people of Wales.

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

I congratulate Andy Burnham on his appointment as Prime Minister. I look forward to an early meeting with the new Prime Minister to agree how we can give Wales the powers it needs to grow the economy and build a fairer, more prosperous future for all.

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Dw i'n Ilongyfarch Andy Burnham ar ei benodiad yn Brif Weinidog y Deyrnas Unedig. Dw i'n edrych ymlaen at gyfarfod cynnar efo'r Prif Weinidog newydd i gytuno sut y gallwn ni roi'r pwerau angenrheidiol i Gymru i dyfu'r economi ac adeiladu dyfodol tecach, mwy ffyniannus i bawb.

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🚨Today the Senedd votes on whether or not to give more money for the NHS, childcare, schools, and so much more. The choice really is that simple 💰

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🚨 Heddiw mae'r Senedd yn pleidleisio dros p'un ai i roi mwy o arian i'r NHS, gofal plant, ac ysgolion, neu beidio. Mae'r dewis mor syml â hynny💰

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The international community must stand strong, now more than ever, to ensure the conditions of the ceasefire are met. Anything less will enable the suffering to continue.

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Rhaid i'r gymuned ryngwladol sefyll yn gadarn, yn awr fwy nag erioed, i sicrhau bod amodau'r cadoediad yn cael eu parchu. Bydd unrhyw beth llai na hynny yn caniatáu i'r dioddefaint barhau.

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

A Number 10 of the North will mean very little to the people of Wales. Fair funding and parity of powers with Scotland must be the minimum for Wales, and a respect agenda that works both ways. Whoever leads the UK Government, I will make the same positive case in a constructive manner.

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

24 awr yn Nulyn 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇮🇪 @plaidcymru.bsky.social has long called for a stronger relationship between Wales and Ireland. Now in government, we’re getting on with delivering it. Mae Llywodraeth Plaid Cymru o ddifri am gryfhau’r berthynas rhwng Cymru ac Iwerddon 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇮🇪

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

My thoughts are with everyone affected by the major incident near Kidwelly today. Thank you to our emergency services, including police, ambulance, fire and NHS staff, for their swift and professional response, and to local authority teams supporting those involved.

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Rwy'n meddwl am bawb sydd wedi cael eu heffeithio gan y digwyddiad ger Cydweli heddiw. Diolch i'n gwasanaethau brys, gan gynnwys yr heddlu, yr ambiwlans, y gwasanaeth tân a staff yr NHS, am eu hymateb cyflym a phroffesiynol, ac i dimau'r awdurdodau lleol am eu cefnogaeth.

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

In Wales, the legacy of Brexit has been particularly acute, causing £4 billion worth of damage to our economy. As First Minister, I will continue to make the case that the UK should rejoin the single market and customs union 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇪🇺 www.walesonline.co.uk/news/politic...

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Brexit was the 'greatest act of economic self-sabotage in modern history'

In this exclusive opinion piece, Wales' First Minister says our interests would be best served by returning to full membership of the EU

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

I wish Keir Starmer well as he prepares to leave office. The next PM must commit to a new relationship with Wales - with a focus on greater powers, fair funding and respect for our mandate.

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Rwy’n dymuno’n dda i Keir Starmer wrth iddo gamu lawr. Rhaid i’w olynydd ymrwymo i berthynas newydd â Chymru - gyda phwyslais ar fwy o bwerau, cyllid teg a pharch at ein mandad.

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 A new Welsh Government, focused on the priorities that matter most to the people of Wales. Watch my first First Minister’s Questions as First Minister today from 13:30 📺 www.senedd.tv

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Mae cynnydd o 13% yn y cap pris ynni yn gwbl anfforddiadwy. Rhaid i Lywodraeth y DU wneud popeth o fewn ei gallu i amddiffyn aelwydydd. Rwy'n ailadrodd fy ngalwad ar Keir Starmer i gynnull y bedair gwlad i gytuno ar gamau i ostwng y cap pris ynni cyn pwysau pellach yn yr hydref.

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

🚨A 13% rise in the energy price cap is simply unaffordable. The UK Government must do all it can to protect households. I am reiterating my call on the PM to convene a four nations summit to agree action to bring down the energy price cap before further pressures in the autumn.

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Choose new leadership for Wales. Choose hope. Choose Plaid Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Dewiswch arweinyddiaeth newydd i Gymru. Dewiswch obaith. Dewiswch Plaid Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Mae neges Plaid Cymru i bobl Cymru yn glir - dewiswch obaith ar Fai 7 Mae 27 mlynedd o reolaeth Llafur wedi dal Cymru yn ôl. Mae gan Gymru gymaint o botensial ac, os gawn ni’r anrhydedd o arwain y llywodraeth nesaf, bydd Plaid Cymru yn ei wireddu Welwn i chi ar yr ymgyrch👋🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Plaid Cymru’s message to the people of Wales is clear - choose hope on May 7 27 years of Labour rule has held Wales back. Our nation has so much untapped potential and given the honour of leading the next government, Plaid Cymru will unleash it See you on the campaign trail👋🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Plaid Cymru doesn’t take votes for granted and we’ll continue to make the case that Wales can prosper with a can do attitude and new leadership Voters feel betrayed by Labour and excited by Plaid Cymru’s vision We can secure a fresh start together by standing up for 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 www.itv.com/news/wales/2...

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

On behalf of @plaidcymru.bsky.social - have a great march for #WelshIndependence in Barry today! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Edrych ymlaen!

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Ar ran @plaidcymru.bsky.social - dymuniadau gorau i bawb sy'n gorymdeithio dros #annibyniaeth yn y Barri heddiw! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Edrych ymlaen!

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

The public treatment of the Ukrainian President today was disgraceful. Putin will have been very pleased. Keir Starmer must reflect on his own meeting with Trump, and swiftly & unequivocally reaffirm support for Ukraine and President Zelensky. And there should be no state visit. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇺🇦

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Edrych mlaen i redeg 10k y Gogarth. 🏃‍♂️ A bracing day to run the Nick Beer Llandudno 10k. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Next year I hope to run for election here - my home constituency of Bangor Conwy Môn, newly expanded to include even more communities I’ve known lifelong & would be honoured to represent.

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Teyrnged gan Arweinydd Plaid Cymru, Rhun ap Iorwerth, er cof am Dafydd Elis-Thomas

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Tribute by the Leader of Plaid Cymru, Rhun ap Iorwerth, in memory of Dafydd Elis-Thomas.

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Rydw i wedi ysgrifennu at Lywodraeth Cymru yn galw arnyn nhw i gymryd rhan ym mhroses craffu Bil Ystâd y Goron. Maent wedi addo i ‘ymladd dros fwy o reolaeth’ dros asedau Ystâd y Goron Cymru. Mae’n amser i weithredu ar eu haddewid a chefnogi gwelliant @plaidcymru.bsky.social.

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

I’ve written to the First Minister, calling on Welsh Government to contribute to the scrutiny process of the Crown Estate Bill. They promised to ‘fight for more control’ over Wales’ Crown Estate assets. It’s time to put that promise into practice and support @plaidcymru.bsky.social’s amendment.

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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

✊ Your community deserves a strong voice. Could that be YOU? Stand for Plaid Cymru and help shape a better future for Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Take the first step today 👉 partyof.wales/stand

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Diolch i chi am y cyfarfod - fe wyddom mor anghynaliadwy ydi’r sefyllfa sy’n wynebu’n prifysgolion a’r staff sy’n gweithio o fewn y sector, a bydd @plaidcymru.bsky.social yn gwneud popeth allwn ni i ddwyn pwysau ar y Llywodraeth i weithredu. Welsh Govt can’t remain silent on the HE crisis.

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Brexit has left Wales £4 billion worse off. Rejoining the Single Market and Customs Union makes economic sense as does a European Alignment Act to ensure Welsh law aligns with European standards when it’s in Wales’ best interests🇪🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Mae Plaid Cymru o ddifrif am roi dechrau newydd i'n GIG. Mae Llafur wedi methu a gofalu am ein GIG dros eu 25 mlynedd mewn grym. Mae’n amser i’r gwasanaeth iechyd gael dechrau ffres o dan lywodraeth @plaidcymru.bsky.social. Darllenwch ein cynlluniau isod👇 www.plaid.cymru/nhs

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Cynllun Plaid Cymru ar gyfer yr NHS

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Plaid Cymru is serious about fixing the NHS. Labour has failed the health service in Wales over their 25 years in power. It’s time the Welsh NHS was given a fresh start under a @plaidcymru.bsky.social government. Read our plans here👇 www.partyof.wales/nhs

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Plaid Cymru's plan for the NHS

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

We need to know the questions are now going to be asked by the Welsh Government about what the maintenance undertaken on these births was, so that we can ensure that we don't face the same problems in storms that will happen more frequently in future. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...

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Holyhead port will remain partially closed for months

One of the ferry berths at the port will reopen from January 16

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

The new year brings opportunities, but Wales is facing the same old challenges: wages not keeping up with bills, public services struggling, HS2 billions still missing, and an NHS, despite the best efforts of staff, overstretched and at capacity. 1/7

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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

2024 has been a busy year for Plaid Cymru. From our best ever GE result, to constantly holding governments to account. Throughout the year, Plaid Cymru has been the only party that stands up and fights for Wales - and we will continue doing this through 2025 and beyond.

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

My thoughts on the latest situation at #Holyhead port on BBC Wales Today this evening.

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Llinos Medi raises important points on Holyhead port 👇 🛳️The events of the past week have proven Holyhead Port’s importance to the UK’s trading strategy. We must see the investment needed in the Port to ensure such disruption doesn’t take place again in the future. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Holyhead: Storm-hit port must be future proofed - MP

Ynys Mon MP Llinos Medi says more investment is needed to guard against any future disruption.

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Funny that, we have the receipts. As of last month, there’s no record of any correspondence between Eluned Morgan and Keir Starmer - on any issue! See the receipts below👇👇 🧵 www.bbc.com/news/article...

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HS2: Starmer sick of me asking for Wales money - Eluned Morgan

Eluned Morgan says she will make sure the prime minister knows she is not backing off on the issue.

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Go #Wildboys! Da ‘ngwash i! That’s my boy! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏉 @chinnorrfcthame.bsky.social

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

✍️By using powers that we in Wales lack, the SNP Government has announced plans to restore the winter fuel payment and remove the two child benefit cap. There is no reason that we should not be in a position to do the same in Wales. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/politic...

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'Wales needs a new, fairer funding settlement'

In this opinion piece, the leader of Plaid Cymru argues the case for replacing the unfit-for-purpose Barnett Formula which determines funding levels for public services in Wales

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Byddai mam wedi bod yn 80 oed heddiw. Rydan ni’n ei cholli gymaint ag erioed. ❤️ Missing mam as much as ever on what would have been her 80th birthday.

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

We’ll learn more in days ahead about the brutality of Assad. But today we see the relief & hope of Syrian people, oppressed at home or forced to flee, inc many to Wales. Syria must now be supported to seek the stability needed to build a peaceful future. www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...

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Inside the hunt for hidden cells in Sednaya prison, Syria’s ‘human slaughterhouse’

Exclusive: The Guardian gains access to Sednaya jail, where prisoners are rumoured to be trapped underground – as desperate relatives wait for news

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Ddim y tywydd gorau i siopa ond pan gewch gyfle, cofiwch gefnogi busnesau bach. Not the best weather for shopping but when the weather is calmer remember to support your local businesses. #SmallBusinessSaturday

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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Mae Cymru yn haeddu llywodraeth fydd yn sefyll ei chornel: ar HS2, cyllido teg, a datganoli Ystâd y Goron. Ond mae 'ail-lansiad' Starmer yn cynnig dim o hyn i Gymru. Ar ôl 25 mlynedd o Lafur, mae'n amser am rywbeth newydd. Plaid Cymru yw'r arweinyddiaeth newydd sydd ei hangen ar Gymru. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Plaid Cymru demands: £4bn HS2 cash, fair funding, devolution of Crown Estate, restoration of the Winter Fuel Payment, Scrapping of the two-child benefit cap.

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

I congratulate Darren Millar on becoming leader of the Welsh Conservatives’ Senedd group. He takes the job at a time of chaos and infighting in his party, and with the Tories having failed to offer any credible solutions to the challenges facing Wales. 1/2

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Delighted to strengthen the special relationship between Wales and Catalonia today in a meeting with the President of the Parliament of Catalonia, Josep Rull, and his delegation in the Senedd. Thank you for the excellent meeting 🤝

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Rhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

More UK news coverage of Welsh politics (@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social) continuing the obsession with Reform & seemingly blind to significance of @plaidcymru.bsky.social going ahead in the polls. Reform growth, due largely to ex-Tory & ‘Abolish the Assembly’ voters is a story of course, but… come on!

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