Rhun ap Iorwerth

Leader, Plaid Cymru — Plaid Cymru

Rhun ap Iorwerth
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Deflector Scapegoat: Westminster extraction

Latest Incident

Latest: BBC Politics — scored 10 (lucid) on 2026-05-28

Score History

Cope Entries (7)

10
BBC Politics lucid
"Promises to find a 'roads-based' solution to M4 congestion, characterizing the Brynglas Tunnels as an economic problem for Wales."
20
BBC News deflection
"Called for the devolution of welfare from Westminster to Wales to enable Welsh ministers to provide more targeted help for families."
15
BBC Politics lucid
"Argues for more powers, funding, and a national conversation on independence to address child poverty and healthcare waiting lists."
45
BBC Politics deflection
"Rhun ap Iorwerth claims the UK government faces a choice between punishing Wales for voting Plaid Cymru or reflecting Welsh interests, suggesting political retaliation is possible."
72
Guardian Politics fantasy_economics
"Promising increased public spending without identifying funding sources and implying that Welsh independence would be a painless transition."
10
Wales Online lucid
"Plaid Cymru's policy priorities include addressing second homes and unaffordable housing as part of a broader plan for economic renewal and public service reform."
35
BBC News deflection
"Confident that the funding for expanded free childcare 'sums add up' through budget reprioritisation."
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