Plaid Cymru has forged a brand of inclusive nationalism. That's why it beat Reform in Wales | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
Plaid Cymru has achieved a historic victory in the Senedd elections, marking a shift towards a progressive majority in Wales. The party's inclusive approach to nationalism has resonated with voters, contrasting sharply with the exclusionary tactics of Reform UK. This victory reflects a broader acceptance of diverse identities within Welsh nationalism, moving beyond traditional definitions of what it means to be Welsh.
- ▪Plaid Cymru, led by Rhun ap Iorwerth, won the Senedd elections, creating a progressive majority in Wales.
- ▪The party's inclusive nationalism has gained support, even in areas with low Welsh-speaking populations.
- ▪Plaid has worked to redefine Welsh identity, moving away from a narrow definition that catered primarily to white native Welsh speakers.
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Leader of Plaid Cymru Rhun ap Iorwerth (centre) celebrated with his newly elected Senedd members in Cardiff on 9 May 2026. Photograph: Kian Abdullah/Huw Evans/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenLeader of Plaid Cymru Rhun ap Iorwerth (centre) celebrated with his newly elected Senedd members in Cardiff on 9 May 2026. Photograph: Kian Abdullah/Huw Evans/ShutterstockOpinionWelsh elections 2026Plaid Cymru has forged a brand of inclusive nationalism. That’s why it beat Reform in WalesRhiannon Lucy CosslettGrowing up in Gwynedd, I was made to feel not ‘Welsh enough’. But things have changed – and the Senedd victory shows the politics of exclusion has no answerSun 17 May 2026 03.00 EDTSharePlaid Cymru and its leader, Rhun ap Iorwerth, made political history this month: they won the Senedd.
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