The election on 7 May will be the most important since the dawn of devolution.

It is an election which offers real hope for the future of Wales. That hope is represented by Plaid Cymru, with our prospectus for renewal, tangible action from day one, and a promise to always stand up for Wales.

That opportunity for change stands in stark contrast to Labour’s record of managed decline, and their refusal to make a stand for the interests of our nation against Westminster’s indifference.

And it is the key to stopping the threat of Reform, who offer no real solutions to the challenges we face, dealing instead in empty soundbites and fanning the flames of division.

I am proud to present this Plaid Cymru manifesto, our plan for a modern, confident Wales – a Wales where all our people and communities can contribute to and share in our nation’s success.

Plaid Cymru stands ready to form a new Welsh Government with energy and a real determination to get to grips with the issues that matter to you. And we are clear on the most immediate priorities.

We will cut NHS waiting times, freeing up time, space and resources to build a sustainable and integrated health and care service for Wales – one that does more to keep people well, rather than just treating illness.

We’ll support families, and give every child the best possible start through a transformational new childcare offer. And with our direct child payment pilot, Cynnal, we will prove our belief that child poverty is not inevitable.

Through a new National Development Agency, we will unlock our untapped economic potential – building on our strengths to create well-paid and secure jobs and spread prosperity to every part of Wales.

And with a new, bold and determined drive on numeracy and literacy skills, we will raise the bar on standards in our schools, so every child in Wales is set on the path to success. My promise is to lead a government that works hard every day to make your life better, a government more determined, more ambitious and more united in its purpose and vision than any which has gone before it.

I will never shy away from standing up for Wales – the country that I love, and whose values of community, justice, hard work and fair play are my values too.

I will never accept anything less than fair treatment for my nation – on funding, the full benefits of our natural resources, and the powers we need to improve people’s lives.

I am asking you to put your trust in us as we prepare to take this next step in our journey as a nation.

Together we can seize this historic opportunity – and bring new leadership, new energy and new ideas to Wales.