Iconic cultural and political figure Dafydd Iwan has today revealed he is backing Leanne Wood for the Plaid Cymru leadership contest.
The former President of Plaid Cymru said he was endorsing the South Wales Central AM because she “can – and does – fire the imagination of new supporters.”
Mr Iwan will underline his support for Leanne by chairing a meeting as part of her leadership bid tomorrow night at Neuadd Penygroes near Caernarfon for local Plaid members.
He said: “Wales and Plaid Cymru need the involvement and support of people from every part of our nation.
“Leanne is the candidate who can – and does – fire the imagination of new supporters, and she also is the one who has grasped the original economic vision of Plaid Cymru, based on the community.”
Ms Wood said: “Dafydd and I have been firm friends and worked together over a long time and I am very grateful for his support.
“He commands huge respect the length and breadth of the country for his immense contribution to Welsh culture, society and politics.
“He has been a unifying figure within Plaid Cymru over the years which is a virtue I will strive to emulate if I am successful in the leadership contest.”
