The Welsh national party Plaid Cymru held its Spring conference (2019.03-23-24) at Bangor University’s arts and culture centre
Pontio, Plaid Cymru leader laid out the party’s vision for the New Wales
they would deliver as the new Welsh Government in 2021.
Wales should hold a referendum on independence if a series of demands are not met after Brexit, Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price has said. The Plaid leader called for "every penny" of the £2.5bn structural funds Wales would have expected in the next EU funding period to be replaced, plus matching funds to provide a £5bn fund for "a fighting chance for us to rebuild our own fortunes".
"If you deny us these reasonable demands then we only have one left, and that's the right to ask our people whether we would be better to take control of our future as an independent member of a European Union, not a second-class region in a failing British state."
“A new spirit in Wales is rising,” he said. “The new Wales we’re fighting for is one that is self-confident, optimistic, ambitious, dynamic.
“To get there we need a bit of Warren Gatland’s spirit: ‘If you want something badly enough and really believe it can happen, it often does.’
“We have exciting and fresh ideas about Wales, about forging a new way of doing politics, and Wales’ future in Europe. Plaid Cymru will create a Minister for the Future, with a place in the Welsh Government Cabinet, to ensure we are not bystanders in our own history, but we in Wales and the government of Wales can shape our own future.
“Our essential message is about radical delivery. New ideas, implemented well. With a deep-rooted sense of urgency.
“While Westminster looks through its rose-tinted monocle and yearns for the return of the British Empire, the people of Wales are looking to the future, a new future – a new Wales – with Plaid Cymru.”
Ms Jewell, who was appointed to the role last month following the death of Steffan Lewis, hailed her Gwent background, saying: “We are proud in our small corner of our rich, rebellious history.
“I want us to be every bit as proud of where we’re headed.
“Because, I feel like I can do anything.
Wales should hold a referendum on independence if a series of demands are not met after Brexit, Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price has said. The Plaid leader called for "every penny" of the £2.5bn structural funds Wales would have expected in the next EU funding period to be replaced, plus matching funds to provide a £5bn fund for "a fighting chance for us to rebuild our own fortunes".
"If you deny us these reasonable demands then we only have one left, and that's the right to ask our people whether we would be better to take control of our future as an independent member of a European Union, not a second-class region in a failing British state."
A parade of nations fighting for thier own independence at the Plaid conference
“A new spirit in Wales is rising,” he said. “The new Wales we’re fighting for is one that is self-confident, optimistic, ambitious, dynamic.
“To get there we need a bit of Warren Gatland’s spirit: ‘If you want something badly enough and really believe it can happen, it often does.’
“We have exciting and fresh ideas about Wales, about forging a new way of doing politics, and Wales’ future in Europe. Plaid Cymru will create a Minister for the Future, with a place in the Welsh Government Cabinet, to ensure we are not bystanders in our own history, but we in Wales and the government of Wales can shape our own future.
“Our essential message is about radical delivery. New ideas, implemented well. With a deep-rooted sense of urgency.
“While Westminster looks through its rose-tinted monocle and yearns for the return of the British Empire, the people of Wales are looking to the future, a new future – a new Wales – with Plaid Cymru.”
The second day of Plaid Cymru’s spring conference saw Brexit take centre stage.
Among those to speak on the second day of the conference in Bangor
yesterday was newly-appointed South Wales East AM Delyth Jewell.
Ms Jewell, who was appointed to the role last month following the death of Steffan Lewis, hailed her Gwent background, saying: “We are proud in our small corner of our rich, rebellious history.
“I want us to be every bit as proud of where we’re headed.
“Because, I feel like I can do anything.
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