Plaid Cymru launches manifesto to unlock Wales’ economic potential and deliver a ‘fairer, more ambitious future’
Plaid Cymru 10-04-2026, 10:34 elections, development
Plaid Cymru has today launched its manifesto for the Senedd election, setting out a bold plan to unlock Wales’s economic potential and build a more prosperous, confident nation.
Alongside its immediate priorities, the party has set out a wider programme for economic renewal, including:
- Creating well-paid jobs with a new plan to support Welsh businesses, reviving town centres by reforming business rates, use public procurement to invest in the future, and make sure skills and training match real jobs.
- Supporting families with the cost of living with £30,000-worth of free childcare for children aged 9 months to 4 years, with parents being able to get into work and giving every child the best start in life.
- Raising literacy and numeracy standards in schools by introducing a new Literacy and Numeracy Plan, supporting teachers, and giving every primary school a library by 2030, giving young people the skills they need to succeed.
- Standing up for Wales to get a fair deal from Westminster to invest in infrastructure – including fair funding and further powers
- The devolution of the Crown Estate to keep profits in Wales and invest in the long term through a new Wales Wealth Fund supporting community energy and community ownership, affordable and energy-efficient housing, and essential national infrastructure
Speaking after the manifesto launch, Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth said:
“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 - tangible action from day one to tackle the immediate challenges facing our country, a longer-term vision for renewal, 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.
“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 free childcare offer for all children aged 9 months to 4 yars old.
”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.
“Together, and for the first time, we can give our nation the leadership it needs and deserves.
“Leadership that takes its cue from the people of Wales and nobody else.
“Leadership that believes when we choose hope over division and seriousness over chaos, Wales can - Wales will - prosper.
You can read the manifesto here.
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