RHUN ap Iorwerth has confirmed he will stand for the leadership of Plaid Cymru.

The MS for Ynys Môn and Plaid Cymru's spokesperson on Health and Social Care announced his intention to stand today (May 30).

Adam Price quit as Plaid Cymru leader in May following a damning review of the party’s culture.

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Mr ap Iorwerth said: "In recent weeks, we in Plaid Cymru have found ourselves at a crossroads. We’ve decided to face head-on and immediately the serious challenges about culture within the party.  It’s not something that’s unique to us, it’s relevant to all political parties and to so many other organisations, but this is our turn, and we are serious about the task ahead.

“Through it all, of course, we remain as committed as ever to the future of Wales. I have no doubt that Wales needs a Plaid Cymru that is fit and ready to offer a vision of what Wales can be: Confident, fair, green, prosperous and with the tools we need now on the journey to independence.

“I’m grateful to Adam for the leadership he’s given us in recent years and to Llyr for taking the reins temporarily. Now, as I look to the period ahead, I see the talent, the energy, the ideas at all levels of the party. From local Government to Westminster, in the Senedd and among the membership. But every strong team needs leadership. 

"If I can offer that leadership - with them, with you - I’m ready to do that and excited about being able to do that.

“My country means so much to me, as does my community, and my commitment to Ynys Môn remains as strong as ever, but from here to the South Wales valleys where I was born, this is the time to unite Plaid Cymru so that we can lead the work of building the future of Wales, and I’m looking forward to playing my part in that.”

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Llyr Gruffydd was confirmed as the interim leader of Plaid Cymru after Mr Price stood down in the wake of a report into bullying, misogyny and harassment in the party.

Mr Price quit as head of the Welsh pro-independence party after the review found evidence of a “toxic” culture within the group which had particularly let down female staff and discouraged people from speaking out.