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Plaid Cymru Ends Co-operation Agreement with Welsh Labour Government

Party leader cites concerns over £200,000 donation and ministerial dismissal as key reasons for abrupt withdrawal

  • The agreement was initially set to last until December, but Plaid Cymru ended it seven months early.
  • Plaid's leader, Rhun ap Iorwerth, criticized First Minister Vaughan Gething for not returning a controversial donation.
  • The sacking of Minister Hannah Blythyn over a leaked message further fueled Plaid Cymru's decision.
  • The cooperation deal had facilitated policies like free school meals and housing initiatives.
  • Welsh Labour now faces challenges operating without a majority in the Senedd.
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