Download - Plaid Cymru
PLAID CYM
RU
B Y LA R A D
A V I S A
N D KE L LY W
E B E R
MANIFESTO
“Think globally, act locally.”- Supports devolution of the United Kingdom, gaining more independence
for Wales- Encourages economic and social welfare through socialist ideologies- Equality- Promotes bilingual society (English and Welsh)- Attain membership in the United Nations, to contribute to the global
community
MAIN POLICY POSITIONS- “unequivocal” opposition to the Iraq war- Economic Renewal Program
- Defines role of devolved government- Aims to attract business to Wales
- Publicly funded National Healthcare Service- Invest in education (promote smaller class sizes)- Preserve the Welsh identity- Protect environment through sustainable practices- Focuses to aid rural areas- “Urgent and far-reaching reforms of the World Bank and IMF”
IMPORTANT PEOPLEParty Leaders
Party Leader: Leanne Wood
- heads Plaid Cymru shadow cabinet
Chief Whip: Jocelyn DaviesPresident: Jill Evans
- represents Wales in EP
Parliament Demographics (5 total)
House of Commons: - 3 members in the
Other Opposition
House of Lords: - 2 Crossbenchers
MAIN SUPPORTERS- Generally left-
leaning - Welsh people
- Families living in rural areas
- LGBT community- Typically younger
people