Plaid Cymru MEP Jill Evans has been elected unopposed as President of the party. Wales’ longest serving member of the European Parliament will take over from Dafydd Iwan, who is stepping down in September. In recent years the role of party president has provided the party with an important link with grassroots members.
Jill Evans will become the party’s first ever woman president, having served as Plaid’s vice president since 2004. She will take over in her new role at Plaid’s annual conference at Aberystwyth in September.
Jill Evans said,
“I would like to thank the members of Plaid Cymru for placing their trust in me. The party has made massive strides over the last few years.
“We are entering a very exciting time for Plaid and for Wales. The party is reaching ever higher standards of professionalism and it is important that the new President strengthens the link between our grassroot members, the leadership and the staff.
“As Plaid evolves into a radical party of Government, this link is vital for us to grow and achieve our ultimate goals.
“The President is an important member of the Plaid Cymru team. My aim is to build on the excellent work done by Dafydd Iwan and support and motivate Plaid Cymru’s greatest asset – its membership.”
