Labour standing up for Wales
Tuesday 31 May 2011
Saturday 28 May 2011
Annual Conference 2011
Annual Conference 2011
08/09/2011 - 10/09/2011
It gives us great pleasure to invite you to Plaid Cymru’s 2011 annual conference in Llandudno. Please note that Plaid Cymru members attend Conference for free!
Location: Venue Cymru. The Promenade, Llandudno LL30 1BB
Organisations at Conference
Opportunities for organisations at Conference include:
- Hosting an Exhibition / Stall
- Hosting a Fringe Meeting
- Hosting a Premier Fringe Meeting
- Advertising in our Conference Handbook
- Attending the Conference as an Executive Observer
- Sponsoring Conference Events
If you have any questions or would like to discuss any aspect of the Conference please contact the Conference Organiser Vici Jones by e-mail vicijones@plaidcymru.org or phone 02920 475921.
08/09/2011 - 10/09/2011
It gives us great pleasure to invite you to Plaid Cymru’s 2011 annual conference in Llandudno. Please note that Plaid Cymru members attend Conference for free!
Location: Venue Cymru. The Promenade, Llandudno LL30 1BB
Organisations at Conference
Opportunities for organisations at Conference include:
- Hosting an Exhibition / Stall
- Hosting a Fringe Meeting
- Hosting a Premier Fringe Meeting
- Advertising in our Conference Handbook
- Attending the Conference as an Executive Observer
- Sponsoring Conference Events
If you have any questions or would like to discuss any aspect of the Conference please contact the Conference Organiser Vici Jones by e-mail vicijones@plaidcymru.org or phone 02920 475921.
Ysgol Haf / Summer School
Canolfan Urdd Glan Llyn, Y Bala
* Ar gyfer aelodau Plaid Cymru yn unig- For Plaid Cymru members only *
Eleni caiff Ysgol Haf Plaid Cymru ei gynnal o ddydd Gwener 15fed o Orffennaf i ddydd Sul 17eg Gorffennaf. Caiff ei gynnal ym mhrydferthwch Llyn Tegid yn nghanolfan yr Urdd Glan Llyn.
Mae’r Ysgol Haf yn gyfle gwych i wella eich sgiliau ymgyrchu, dysgu mwy am bolisi Plaid Cymru a’r ffordd mae Plaid Cymru yn gweithio gan gwrdd cyd ymgyrchwyr, staff ac aelodau etholedig ar draws Cymru.
Os hoffech fynychu’r Ysgol Haf, neu am fwy o wybodaeth cysylltwch a ni.
02920 475927 / dyfanpowel@plaidcymru.org
http://www.plaidcymru.org/digwyddiadau/2011/07/15/plaid-cymru-ysgol-haf-glan-llyn/
This year's Plaid Cymru Summer School - Ysgol Haf - will be held from Friday 15th July to Sunday 17th July. Ysgol Haf will take place in the beautiful surroundings of Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake) at the Urdd Glan-llyn centre.
Ysgol Haf is a great oppurtunity to brush up on your campaigning skills or learn new one's, learn more about Plaid Cymru policy and the way Plaid works and of course meet fellow activists, camapigners, staff, elected members and supporters from across Wales!
If you would like to attend this year, or for more information please contact us for more information.
02920 475927 / dyfanpowel@plaidcymru.org
http://www.english.plaidcymru.org/events/2011/07/15/plaid-cymru-summer-school-ysgol-haf-glan-llyn/
Leanne Wood seminar at Ysgol Haf 2010 discussing the role of D J Davies in Plaid Cymru.
* Ar gyfer aelodau Plaid Cymru yn unig- For Plaid Cymru members only *
Eleni caiff Ysgol Haf Plaid Cymru ei gynnal o ddydd Gwener 15fed o Orffennaf i ddydd Sul 17eg Gorffennaf. Caiff ei gynnal ym mhrydferthwch Llyn Tegid yn nghanolfan yr Urdd Glan Llyn.
Mae’r Ysgol Haf yn gyfle gwych i wella eich sgiliau ymgyrchu, dysgu mwy am bolisi Plaid Cymru a’r ffordd mae Plaid Cymru yn gweithio gan gwrdd cyd ymgyrchwyr, staff ac aelodau etholedig ar draws Cymru.
Os hoffech fynychu’r Ysgol Haf, neu am fwy o wybodaeth cysylltwch a ni.
02920 475927 / dyfanpowel@plaidcymru.org
http://www.plaidcymru.org/digwyddiadau/2011/07/15/plaid-cymru-ysgol-haf-glan-llyn/
This year's Plaid Cymru Summer School - Ysgol Haf - will be held from Friday 15th July to Sunday 17th July. Ysgol Haf will take place in the beautiful surroundings of Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake) at the Urdd Glan-llyn centre.
Ysgol Haf is a great oppurtunity to brush up on your campaigning skills or learn new one's, learn more about Plaid Cymru policy and the way Plaid works and of course meet fellow activists, camapigners, staff, elected members and supporters from across Wales!
If you would like to attend this year, or for more information please contact us for more information.
02920 475927 / dyfanpowel@plaidcymru.org
http://www.english.plaidcymru.org/events/2011/07/15/plaid-cymru-summer-school-ysgol-haf-glan-llyn/
Leanne Wood seminar at Ysgol Haf 2010 discussing the role of D J Davies in Plaid Cymru.
Wednesday 25 May 2011
Plaid Leader unveils new team for 4th Assembly
Shadow cabinet to work for a better Wales
Plaid Cymru Leader Ieuan Wyn Jones AM has unveiled his new Shadow Cabinet.
Mr Jones pledged that the new team will work hard to hold government to account as well as promote Plaid’s policy agenda. The Plaid leader re-affirmed his party’s election promise to represent people from all parts of Wales.
Spokespersons in the new Plaid Cymru shadow cabinet:
Finance & the Constitution: Ieuan Wyn Jones AM
Planning, Business Manager & Chief Whip: Jocelyn Davies AM
Health: Elin Jones AM
Education, Higher Education & Skills: Simon Thomas AM
Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science: Alun Ffred Jones AM
Housing & Regeneration: Leanne Wood AM
Europe, Local Government, Communities & Transport: Rhodri Glyn Thomas AM
Environment & Energy: Dafydd Elis-Thomas AM
Heritage, Welsh Language & Sport: Bethan Jenkins AM
Social Services, Children & Equal Opportunities: Lindsay Whittle AM
Rural Affairs (inc. Agriculture, Animal Health & Welfare): Llyr Huws Gruffydd AM
Plaid Cymru Leader Ieuan Wyn Jones AM said:
“The pool of talent from which I have been able to choose this shadow cabinet is very strong. Not only does Plaid Cymru have a wealth of experience amongst our long established AMs, we have also gained new members who have a vast amount to contribute.
“Without a majority government in place at this time, the Plaid team’s responsibility is to ensure that any Welsh government plans that come before the National Assembly are fit to bring about real improvements for the people of Wales. Our focus will remain firmly fixed on ensuring that the voice of every part of Wales is heard loud and clear in the Senedd.”
Plaid Cymru Leader Ieuan Wyn Jones AM has unveiled his new Shadow Cabinet.
Mr Jones pledged that the new team will work hard to hold government to account as well as promote Plaid’s policy agenda. The Plaid leader re-affirmed his party’s election promise to represent people from all parts of Wales.
Spokespersons in the new Plaid Cymru shadow cabinet:
Finance & the Constitution: Ieuan Wyn Jones AM
Planning, Business Manager & Chief Whip: Jocelyn Davies AM
Health: Elin Jones AM
Education, Higher Education & Skills: Simon Thomas AM
Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science: Alun Ffred Jones AM
Housing & Regeneration: Leanne Wood AM
Europe, Local Government, Communities & Transport: Rhodri Glyn Thomas AM
Environment & Energy: Dafydd Elis-Thomas AM
Heritage, Welsh Language & Sport: Bethan Jenkins AM
Social Services, Children & Equal Opportunities: Lindsay Whittle AM
Rural Affairs (inc. Agriculture, Animal Health & Welfare): Llyr Huws Gruffydd AM
Plaid Cymru Leader Ieuan Wyn Jones AM said:
“The pool of talent from which I have been able to choose this shadow cabinet is very strong. Not only does Plaid Cymru have a wealth of experience amongst our long established AMs, we have also gained new members who have a vast amount to contribute.
“Without a majority government in place at this time, the Plaid team’s responsibility is to ensure that any Welsh government plans that come before the National Assembly are fit to bring about real improvements for the people of Wales. Our focus will remain firmly fixed on ensuring that the voice of every part of Wales is heard loud and clear in the Senedd.”
Monday 16 May 2011
THE AFTERMATH - By BETHAN JENKINS AM
It would be wrong for me to say that Plaid did well in the National Assembly election campaign. To come third to the Tories in Wales is a reality that I am far from comfortable with, but something we must face up to, and address. You may have read comments online recently and in the press about the views of individual Plaid members and political commentators – from blaming the lack of Welsh press, to the strategy, to the fact that this was a referendum on the UK government’s cuts where Plaid got squeezed in the debate, and the role of Plaid post the referendum on more powers for our National Assembly.
All of these elements were raised at the party’s National Executive Committee meeting on Saturday, which followed Ieuan’s Friday announcement that he will stand down as leader within the next two years. We are conducting a full analysis of the election results, the processes within the party, how decisions were carried out, where resources were prioritised, and how party members on a grassroots level are kept up to date with the national campaign.
We can take lessons from the SNP, although I must add that trips to Scotland by Plaid members happen already, and we are gaining a greater understanding of what they are doing by carrying out such research. We cannot directly compare the SNP’s results with ours, but we should never turn the opportunity down to learn from them, or from other parties across Europe where we have clear links.
What has always struck me is that when I visit my friends who are in the SNP, they never appear satisfied with the current constitutional arrangements, and raise their arms to indicate quote marks when discussing the Scottish ‘Parliament’ – they seem to suggest that they do not see it as such until they win Independence for their Nation. We should have the same confidence and passion to talk about the future constitutional aims of our party, and more importantly, discuss what type of Wales we want to see in an Independent Wales. We need to do this without fear that our political opponents will scaremonger or criticise us. They will do that anyway!
I am not sure that I share the concern of others who are asking ‘what is Plaid for?’ I know that Plaid is for greater autonomy for Wales, but for me it is the type and scope of that debate that we should be assessing- we need to look at what Plaid as a movement can now offer the people of Wales.
We must appeal to more people, for a start. Relying on the Fro Gymraeg for support is not sustainable if we want to realistically win seats in the South Wales Valleys and in cities like Swansea and Cardiff. This must be an aspiration if we really want to be the party of Wales. What we need to do is show Labour up for what it is – a party interested in winning for power’s sake. We need to change people’s perception of Plaid by proving that we can be effective representatives, and that we are an integral part of the communities in which we live and work.
Nonetheless, the elephant in the room with regards to the ongoing success of Labour in Wales is the unwavering support that they gain from trade unions who are affiliated to the Labour party, despite the fact that in Neath Port Talbot and Rhondda Cynon Taff, for example, the Labour-run councils have been far from effective in dealing with staff entitlements and conditions in the last few months. Please don’t get me wrong-there are Plaid members in these unions who do a great job of representing their colleagues, and I support many of the campaigns that unions carry out across Wales. But in my view, we need to create a new Welsh trade union system, that is not tied up to the Labour party, that offers its own distinctive agenda.
Cosying up to Labour now will not win us seats, especially when Labour tribalism in many of our towns is as strong as it has ever been. The relationship between Plaid and Labour in the Assembly for the last four years may have been relatively stable, but this was not reflected on a grassroots level. Carwyn needs to eradicate the tribalism in his own party before re-entering talks with Plaid Cymru on any level. The ball is not only in our court in terms of change and reform, but in Labour’s too.
Carwyn Jones cannot expect to gain our support for vital votes in the Assembly and then take all the credit for getting legislation through, and he cannot assume that we will support the Government so that there will be stability for Labour in Wales. If they carry out initiatives that we do not agree with, we should not shy away from saying so. And we should also note the fact that Labour will seek to implement policies in Wales because they are not in power on a UK level, and will push issues like fairer funding when they failed to do so for so many years.
Of course I am pleased that Plaid in government played a key role in delivering a referendum on more powers for the National Assembly. I wanted the referendum sooner, but such debates are quite easy to have in hindsight, and the fact that we won the referendum is the most important thing. But just because coalitions are becoming the norm, and just because we have had a taste of power does not mean that as a party, or more importantly, as a movement, we should seek power for power’s sake. If it means we are in opposition for some time so that we can strengthen and re energise, then so be it. If it means that we can become bolder and clearer in what we do then why should that be seen as a negative? We need to develop our appeal as a party, reach out, and become the true party of Wales.
http://www.bethanjenkinsblog.org.uk/the-aftermath
All of these elements were raised at the party’s National Executive Committee meeting on Saturday, which followed Ieuan’s Friday announcement that he will stand down as leader within the next two years. We are conducting a full analysis of the election results, the processes within the party, how decisions were carried out, where resources were prioritised, and how party members on a grassroots level are kept up to date with the national campaign.
We can take lessons from the SNP, although I must add that trips to Scotland by Plaid members happen already, and we are gaining a greater understanding of what they are doing by carrying out such research. We cannot directly compare the SNP’s results with ours, but we should never turn the opportunity down to learn from them, or from other parties across Europe where we have clear links.
What has always struck me is that when I visit my friends who are in the SNP, they never appear satisfied with the current constitutional arrangements, and raise their arms to indicate quote marks when discussing the Scottish ‘Parliament’ – they seem to suggest that they do not see it as such until they win Independence for their Nation. We should have the same confidence and passion to talk about the future constitutional aims of our party, and more importantly, discuss what type of Wales we want to see in an Independent Wales. We need to do this without fear that our political opponents will scaremonger or criticise us. They will do that anyway!
I am not sure that I share the concern of others who are asking ‘what is Plaid for?’ I know that Plaid is for greater autonomy for Wales, but for me it is the type and scope of that debate that we should be assessing- we need to look at what Plaid as a movement can now offer the people of Wales.
We must appeal to more people, for a start. Relying on the Fro Gymraeg for support is not sustainable if we want to realistically win seats in the South Wales Valleys and in cities like Swansea and Cardiff. This must be an aspiration if we really want to be the party of Wales. What we need to do is show Labour up for what it is – a party interested in winning for power’s sake. We need to change people’s perception of Plaid by proving that we can be effective representatives, and that we are an integral part of the communities in which we live and work.
Nonetheless, the elephant in the room with regards to the ongoing success of Labour in Wales is the unwavering support that they gain from trade unions who are affiliated to the Labour party, despite the fact that in Neath Port Talbot and Rhondda Cynon Taff, for example, the Labour-run councils have been far from effective in dealing with staff entitlements and conditions in the last few months. Please don’t get me wrong-there are Plaid members in these unions who do a great job of representing their colleagues, and I support many of the campaigns that unions carry out across Wales. But in my view, we need to create a new Welsh trade union system, that is not tied up to the Labour party, that offers its own distinctive agenda.
Cosying up to Labour now will not win us seats, especially when Labour tribalism in many of our towns is as strong as it has ever been. The relationship between Plaid and Labour in the Assembly for the last four years may have been relatively stable, but this was not reflected on a grassroots level. Carwyn needs to eradicate the tribalism in his own party before re-entering talks with Plaid Cymru on any level. The ball is not only in our court in terms of change and reform, but in Labour’s too.
Carwyn Jones cannot expect to gain our support for vital votes in the Assembly and then take all the credit for getting legislation through, and he cannot assume that we will support the Government so that there will be stability for Labour in Wales. If they carry out initiatives that we do not agree with, we should not shy away from saying so. And we should also note the fact that Labour will seek to implement policies in Wales because they are not in power on a UK level, and will push issues like fairer funding when they failed to do so for so many years.
Of course I am pleased that Plaid in government played a key role in delivering a referendum on more powers for the National Assembly. I wanted the referendum sooner, but such debates are quite easy to have in hindsight, and the fact that we won the referendum is the most important thing. But just because coalitions are becoming the norm, and just because we have had a taste of power does not mean that as a party, or more importantly, as a movement, we should seek power for power’s sake. If it means we are in opposition for some time so that we can strengthen and re energise, then so be it. If it means that we can become bolder and clearer in what we do then why should that be seen as a negative? We need to develop our appeal as a party, reach out, and become the true party of Wales.
http://www.bethanjenkinsblog.org.uk/the-aftermath
Friday 13 May 2011
Ieuan Wyn Jones to stand down as Plaid leader
Ieuan Wyn Jones has today announced his intention to stand down as party leader. Speaking to his party members and local constituents he set out the timetable for his departure.
Plaid Cymru leader, Ieuan Wyn Jones AM, said:
“In August this year I will have been in a leadership role within Plaid Cymru for 11 years, the third longest continuous period in the party’s history. It has been an immense privilege for me. I have also witnessed many historic and momentous events during that period, not least leading the party into government for the first time in its 86 years history and the referendum on law making powers. We now have the proper law making Parliament we have fought so long and so hard to achieve. The result of that referendum in March this year showed that devolution has been firmly established and accepted in all parts of Wales.
“I am immensely proud of the party’s achievements during the last four years in particular. As well as the referendum, I was responsible for transforming the Welsh government’s relationship with business and investing in improved transport links across the nation.
“The government I was a member of invested in the foundation phase and maintained our hospital services across Wales by reversing the cuts proposed by the previous Labour government. I am also extremely proud of the fact that the Welsh language has been given official status, and the role of Welsh medium education has been strengthened. Plaid also ensured that we had a strong, stable and progressive government and that, in no small measure gave the people of Wales a reason to vote a resounding Yes in the referendum.
“It was a great honour to have been Deputy First Minister and Minister for the Economy and Transport. There can be no greater honour than serving one’s country in government.
“The results of the 2011 election were a disappointment for Plaid Cymru. As leader I take my share of the responsibility for those results. The party obviously needs time to reflect on the results, look long and hard at our message, our party structures and campaigning abilities. Since 1999, we have taken great strides in improving the party’s campaigning abilities. But we now need to take the party to the next stage of its development, and conduct a thorough review. We should not be tempted to reach instant decisions, but take the time we need to put things right.
“I reject any suggestion that the party does not know what it is for or what it currently stands for. It always has been and remains a party that is ambitious in its desire to create a more prosperous Wales, and to see Wales taking more and more control of its own affairs. Wales still has a long way to go to fulfil that ambition.
“I am confident that Plaid Cymru will recover stronger and better, provided we understand the need to change and modernise. Wales needs Plaid Cymru as much as ever as we strengthen the institutions which govern the life of the nation. But I am equally sure that the party needs to continue to aspire to be a party of government, because I came into politics to get things done and to improve people’s lives for the better.
“As I did not intent to lead the party into the 2016 election, it had always been my intention to step down as party leader sometime during the course of this Assembly, whatever the result of the election. The time is now right for me to make that clear and to say that I will be standing down as leader sometime within the first half of this Assembly term.
“I am equally clear that an immediate leadership election would not serve the party’s best interests given the need for the review which needs to take place. I will need to discuss with colleagues and the wider party the appropriate time for a leadership election to take place within the timeframe I have announced. There also needs to be sufficient time for a new Leader to establish him/herself well before 2016.
“I could not have been a party leader for more than a decade without the support of my family. I want to thank Eirian, my wife for her incredible support and encouragement. She has been a rock through it all. Also my three children and four grandchildren have been extremely supportive throughout. And a special thanks to my mother who celebrated her 89th birthday recently. My brother Arwel has also been a source of strength and brotherly advice.
“I thank the people of Ynys Mon for their incredible support on the 5th of May and I now dedicate myself to repaying that support by being an even more effective Assembly Member during this Assembly term.”
http://www.english.plaidcymru.org/news/2011/05/13/ieuan-wyn-jones-to-stand-down-as-plaid-leader/
Plaid Cymru leader, Ieuan Wyn Jones AM, said:
“In August this year I will have been in a leadership role within Plaid Cymru for 11 years, the third longest continuous period in the party’s history. It has been an immense privilege for me. I have also witnessed many historic and momentous events during that period, not least leading the party into government for the first time in its 86 years history and the referendum on law making powers. We now have the proper law making Parliament we have fought so long and so hard to achieve. The result of that referendum in March this year showed that devolution has been firmly established and accepted in all parts of Wales.
“I am immensely proud of the party’s achievements during the last four years in particular. As well as the referendum, I was responsible for transforming the Welsh government’s relationship with business and investing in improved transport links across the nation.
“The government I was a member of invested in the foundation phase and maintained our hospital services across Wales by reversing the cuts proposed by the previous Labour government. I am also extremely proud of the fact that the Welsh language has been given official status, and the role of Welsh medium education has been strengthened. Plaid also ensured that we had a strong, stable and progressive government and that, in no small measure gave the people of Wales a reason to vote a resounding Yes in the referendum.
“It was a great honour to have been Deputy First Minister and Minister for the Economy and Transport. There can be no greater honour than serving one’s country in government.
“The results of the 2011 election were a disappointment for Plaid Cymru. As leader I take my share of the responsibility for those results. The party obviously needs time to reflect on the results, look long and hard at our message, our party structures and campaigning abilities. Since 1999, we have taken great strides in improving the party’s campaigning abilities. But we now need to take the party to the next stage of its development, and conduct a thorough review. We should not be tempted to reach instant decisions, but take the time we need to put things right.
“I reject any suggestion that the party does not know what it is for or what it currently stands for. It always has been and remains a party that is ambitious in its desire to create a more prosperous Wales, and to see Wales taking more and more control of its own affairs. Wales still has a long way to go to fulfil that ambition.
“I am confident that Plaid Cymru will recover stronger and better, provided we understand the need to change and modernise. Wales needs Plaid Cymru as much as ever as we strengthen the institutions which govern the life of the nation. But I am equally sure that the party needs to continue to aspire to be a party of government, because I came into politics to get things done and to improve people’s lives for the better.
“As I did not intent to lead the party into the 2016 election, it had always been my intention to step down as party leader sometime during the course of this Assembly, whatever the result of the election. The time is now right for me to make that clear and to say that I will be standing down as leader sometime within the first half of this Assembly term.
“I am equally clear that an immediate leadership election would not serve the party’s best interests given the need for the review which needs to take place. I will need to discuss with colleagues and the wider party the appropriate time for a leadership election to take place within the timeframe I have announced. There also needs to be sufficient time for a new Leader to establish him/herself well before 2016.
“I could not have been a party leader for more than a decade without the support of my family. I want to thank Eirian, my wife for her incredible support and encouragement. She has been a rock through it all. Also my three children and four grandchildren have been extremely supportive throughout. And a special thanks to my mother who celebrated her 89th birthday recently. My brother Arwel has also been a source of strength and brotherly advice.
“I thank the people of Ynys Mon for their incredible support on the 5th of May and I now dedicate myself to repaying that support by being an even more effective Assembly Member during this Assembly term.”
http://www.english.plaidcymru.org/news/2011/05/13/ieuan-wyn-jones-to-stand-down-as-plaid-leader/
Wednesday 11 May 2011
Saturday 7 May 2011
Assembly Election 2011 Results
The Results
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour David Felix Rees 12,104 64.1 +14.8
Plaid Cymru Paul Nicholls-Jones 2,793 14.8 -2.5
Conservative TJ Morgan 2,704 14.3 +4.6
Liberal Democrats Helen Ceri Clarke 1,278 6.8 -0.3
Majority 9,311 49.3
Turnout 18,879 37 -16.49
Labour hold Swing +8.7
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour David Felix Rees 12,104 64.1 +14.8
Plaid Cymru Paul Nicholls-Jones 2,793 14.8 -2.5
Conservative TJ Morgan 2,704 14.3 +4.6
Liberal Democrats Helen Ceri Clarke 1,278 6.8 -0.3
Majority 9,311 49.3
Turnout 18,879 37 -16.49
Labour hold Swing +8.7
Thanks Paul Nicholls - Jones
The Aberavon Constituency Branch of PLAID CYMRU , Would like to thank Paul Nicholls - Jones for his huge effort during this Assembly Campaign .
He led the campaign for Plaid in Aberavon which saw off the TORY challenge with targeted activity to finish 2nd and smashed the LIBS who was last , And all with a fraction of the neighbouring teams resources.
Unfortunately we couldn't beat LABOUR who led a campaign which included scaremongering about the CONDEM coalition in Westminster .
So thanks Paul from us all at the Branch , We now continue to move forward , plenty of hard work to come but thats what its all about .
Also we will be snapping on the heels of LABOUR making sure they don't take Aberavon for granted like they have done for years .
He led the campaign for Plaid in Aberavon which saw off the TORY challenge with targeted activity to finish 2nd and smashed the LIBS who was last , And all with a fraction of the neighbouring teams resources.
Unfortunately we couldn't beat LABOUR who led a campaign which included scaremongering about the CONDEM coalition in Westminster .
So thanks Paul from us all at the Branch , We now continue to move forward , plenty of hard work to come but thats what its all about .
Also we will be snapping on the heels of LABOUR making sure they don't take Aberavon for granted like they have done for years .
Friday 6 May 2011
2011 Welsh Election
We didn't win in Aberavon , It was a good effort by the Aberavon Plaid Team and our Candidate PAUL NICHOLLS - JONES .
Aberavon voted for LABOUR , on the back of the reaction of the CONDEM Government in Westminster . However the only Party that would of dealt them a good deal and created a BETTER WALES would of been PLAID CYMRU.
Tremendous effort BUT now is the time we build up starting today for the 2012 Local Elections , Sending out the Plaid message in our Communities .
Aberavon voted for LABOUR , on the back of the reaction of the CONDEM Government in Westminster . However the only Party that would of dealt them a good deal and created a BETTER WALES would of been PLAID CYMRU.
Tremendous effort BUT now is the time we build up starting today for the 2012 Local Elections , Sending out the Plaid message in our Communities .
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