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Wales' First Minister, Rhun ap Iorwerth, has called for the country to be granted the same tax and borrowing abilities as Scotland, advocating for increased devolved powers.

The newly appointed Welsh first minister is under scrutiny regarding the commitment to deliver a 'road-based solution' for M4 motorway congestion. This promise was a key part of Rhun ap Iorwerth's agenda.

Rhun ap Iorwerth, the First Minister of Wales, committed to finding a solution for the persistent congestion on the M4 motorway, particularly highlighting the Brynglas Tunnels in Newport as an economic challenge for the region.

After declaring a "new dawn" for Wales following his election victory, First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth reportedly spent the night at a budget hotel chain, the Premier Inn, after forgetting his keys.

Rhun ap Iorwerth, the leader of Plaid Cymru, has launched the party's manifesto for the Welsh elections, promising 'no more bending to Westminster’s will' if they come to power and expressing unconcern about the Reform UK threat.

After a century of Labour dominance, disillusionment with both Westminster and Cardiff has given progressive nationalists a historic opportunity Speaking last October at his party’s annual conference, Plaid Cymru’s leader, Rhun ap Iorwerth, raised the biggest cheer when he laid out the stakes in what may be an era-defining Senedd election: “Let’s be clear,” he told his audience: “We’re not here to act as Labour’s conscience. We are not here to repair Labour. We are here to replace them.” For ...

Rhun ap Iorwerth, the Welsh first minister, has urged Northern Ireland, Wales, and Scotland to present a united front to London, citing shared "core asks" for "equality of treatment."

There are a range of options Rhun ap Iorwerth could take - but so far he has committed to none of them.

Wales' First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has stated that the country will not implement a ban on mobile phones in schools, instead empowering individual schools to make their own decisions, contrasting with an expected ban in England.

BBC Wales conducted a street poll in Cardiff, asking residents if they could identify the new First Minister, Rhun ap Iorwerth.

Rhun ap Iorwerth is expected to become Wales' new first minister within days, with three other Senedd parties indicating their support or non-opposition to his nomination.

A profile examines Rhun ap Iorwerth's journey from broadcaster to politician, as he stands on the brink of becoming Plaid Cymru's first First Minister, following a period of party disarray.

Leader launches ‘roadmap’ of first 100 days in power to show party is ready to govern if it wins Senedd elections The leader of Plaid Cymru has described the prospect of leading the next government in Wales as “a heck of a task” but that he senses voters are increasingly driven by their Welsh identity and may be ready for Britain to be “redesigned”. Speaking to the Guardian as he published a glossy 60-page “roadmap” for his party’s first 100 days in government, if it takes power in May, Rhun ...

Rhun ap Iorwerth said the target is not realistic, after his party had committed to net zero by 2035.

Rhun ap Iorwerth set out demands to the PM's successor, while Welsh MPs say they back his resignation.

Rhun ap Iorwerth, the new First Minister of Wales, answered quickfire questions at the Urdd Eisteddfod, providing insight into his role.

Rhun ap Iorwerth, the Welsh first minister, criticized the chancellor's cost of living measures, stating that 'deeper' action on energy prices would have been more effective.

Rhun ap Iorwerth has revealed his ministerial team for Wales' first ever Plaid Cymru government. He promised a "new era" for Wales with the newly appointed ministers.

Following his election victory, Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth hopes to become Wales' First Minister as early as Tuesday, planning to lead a minority government built on cooperation.

A series of quickfire question-and-answer sessions were conducted with several prominent Welsh political figures, including Jane Dodds, Rhun ap Iorwerth, Eluned Morgan, and Darren Millar. These interviews aimed to gather rapid responses from the politicians on various topics.

Rhun ap Iorwerth to set out priorities for first days of government if he wins next Senedd election.