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Plaid Cymru pledge to 'breathe new life' into rural communities ahead of Senedd Elections

Can the political party prove to farmers that it can help businesses grow and unleash the potential of the rural economy if elected?

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Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth said: "We know that poverty often hides in plain sight in our rural and coastal communities. That's why Plaid Cymru will focus on building a healthier, wealthier Wales – with a strong focus on an economy that helps its people thrive, offering secure and well-paid jobs."
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Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth said: "We know that poverty often hides in plain sight in our rural and coastal communities. That's why Plaid Cymru will focus on building a healthier, wealthier Wales – with a strong focus on an economy that helps its people thrive, offering secure and well-paid jobs."

Re-energizing farming communities and addressing rural poverty has been pitched as top priorities to address by a political party ahead of next years' Senedd Elections. Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth...

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