Independence vote absolutely possible in our lifetime, says Plaid leader

...BUT IT WOULDN'T HAPPEN IN FIRST TERM OF PLAID-LED SENEDD WITH FOCUS ON 'FIXING DEEP PROBLEMS' IN WALES

- By DAVID LYNCH and STEVE BAGNALL

PLAID Cymru’s leader Rhun ap Iorwerth says a referendum on Welsh independence could ‘absolutely’ happen within ‘our lifetime’ He spoke confidently about his party's prospects after a YouGov poll suggested Plaid might emerge as the dominant force in the 2026 Senedd elections, potentially securing around 30% of votes and 35 seats.

According to the same poll, Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is predicted to be the second-largest party with 25% of the vote share. While addressing BBC's Walescast, Mr ap Iorwerth clarified that a referendum on Wales leaving the UK would not occur in the initial term of a Plaid-led government.