First Minister's first 100 days a continuation of the last 25 years under Labour.

Plaid Cymru offers 'positive change' for Wales - Rhun ap Iorwerth

Thursday 14th of November will mark 100 days since the First Minister, Eluned Morgan, took the role of First Minister in Wales.

The First Minister stated that her Government’s priorities are cutting waiting lists, economic growth and creating jobs to tackle climate change, increasing educational standards, and connecting communities.

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth argued that the First Minister has been unable to get to grips with these issues and no plan to tackle the issues she lists as a priority.

In the lead up to the 2024 general election, the First Minister spoke of how two Labour Governments in the UK would be of benefit to Wales. Rhun ap Iorwerth has said that these benefits have not been realised as Wales is ‘still denied’ £4BN of HS2 funding, devolution of the Crown Estate or reform of the Barnett formula – some of Plaid Cymru’s key demands.

Plaid Cymru has said they'll get 'back to basics' and fix the NHS, improve the economy and the education system.

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth said:

“The Labour First Minister’s first 100 days marks more of the same for Wales.

“There’s still no plan to tackle record-high NHS waiting lists.

“No detail on how they’ll improve the education system.

“There’s no strategy to grow the economy, meaning a lack of well-paid jobs.

“And the public transport system is still leaving communities disconnected.

“The First Minister herself told us these were her priorities when she took office. She also said that two Labour governments working together would benefit Wales, yet we’re still denied £4bn for HS2 from Westminster, and there's still no sign of devolving the Crown Estate or a fairer funding model.

“We know that Wales deserves better. Plaid Cymru offers the positive change our people are crying out for. We’ll get back to basics: fix the NHS, give young people the tools to succeed, rebuild the economy, and demand fairness from Westminster – these are the least any government should do.”