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