"We want to persuade people of the seriousness with which we're approaching the business of preparing for government. It most certainly isn't complacency. I argue it's the opposite of that. If we're asking people to put their trust in us, we have to show them that we're ready to start repaying that trust immediately."
"I think it would be strange if I didn't feel: Wow this is a heck of a task', because if we win this election we would be taking on board the legacy of decades of missed opportunities and the pressure of wanting to get things right."
"Independence is a word that I'm happy to use. The concept that we're talking about is Wales reaching its potential. I happen to believe that it's through [reshaping Wales's relationship with the UK government]."
Rhun ap Iorwerth, leader of Plaid Cymru, released a 60-page roadmap outlining his party's plans for its first 100 days in government if elected in May's Senedd elections. He described the prospect of leading Wales as a significant challenge but expressed readiness to govern, indicating willingness to work with other parties if necessary. The roadmap prioritizes five key areas: reducing hospital waiting lists, addressing the cost of living crisis, strengthening the economy, improving school standards, and reducing child poverty. While independence remains a fundamental Plaid aspiration, Iorwerth suggested this concept is implicit in proposals to reshape Wales's relationship with the UK government, framing it as Wales reaching its potential rather than emphasizing independence explicitly.
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