Let’s Talk About Wales: Rhun ap Iorwerth to visit Caerffili on the third stop of his leader’s tour

Electing Plaid Cymru’s Lindsay Whittle in Caerffili by-election is a ‘first step’ to electing a Plaid Cymru government, says leader Rhun ap Iorwerth ahead of his visit to Caerffili on Thursday 2 October.

Plaid Cymru’s Lindsay Whittle is the party’s candidate, and promises to be a strong, local voice for Caerffili constituents if elected in the by-election on Thursday 23 October.

This is the third stop of Rhun ap Iorwerth’s leader’s tour of Wales, where he will be meeting with local residents in an open meeting in Caerphilly Rugby Club and sharing the party’s ambitions for a fairer, more ambitious Wales.

Residents in Caerffili face an ongoing cost of living crisis, cuts to public services, and stubborn NHS waiting lists – while the UK Labour fails to deliver the change they promised, the Labour Welsh Government is out of ideas and out of time, and Reform fail to offer any serious solutions.

Mr ap Iorwerth has said that Mr Whittle will be a ‘local champion’ to advocate on behalf of residents in Caerffili.

Plaid Cymru leader, Rhun ap Iorwerth MS said:

“I am looking forward to being back in Caerffili where I’ll be speaking with residents about their concerns and sharing Plaid Cymru’s plans to create a healthier, wealthier Wales.

“Linsday Whittle is a local champion through and through and will be a strong advocate for the people of Caerffili against a tired Labour Welsh Government.

“A win in next month’s by-election would be the first step to electing a pro-Wales government in next year’s Senedd election. Polls have shown it’s a two-horse race – Plaid Cymru has a proven track record of delivering for communities across Wales, while Labour offer more of the same and Reform focus on empty slogans while failing to offer any solutions to the issues people face.

“If you want a strong voice for your community, come along and start a conversation with Plaid Cymru and help us take our positive message to every door to get Lindsay elected and stop Reform. Change is needed – and only Plaid Cymru can deliver.”

Plaid Cymru candidate for the Caerffili by-election, Lindsay Whittle said:

“It’s clear the people of Caerffili want change. Both on the local and national level, Labour have let down communities across Caerffili for too long – from cuts to public services, to a failure to offer any real difference to their lives.

“I am excited to welcome Rhun to Caerffili on his leader’s tour, to share the party’s ambitions for the area and for Wales.

“We’re completely focused on ensuring positive change for our communities – that means cutting NHS waiting lists, boosting the local economy, and helping struggling families who are still being squeezed by the cost of living crisis. I will fight for my local community and ensure their voices are heard loud and clear in the Senedd.”