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2017 Welsh local elections – Plaid Cymru

Summary

Plaid Cymru played a significant role in the 2017 Welsh local elections . The party launched their campaign for the general election on April 25, 2017 . They also released a party election broadcast for the general election on June 8 . Plaid Cymru faced difficulties in the election, as they were unable to form the first majority administration in Carmarthenshire Council's history . However, there was speculation that they could capitalize on Labour's weaknesses .

Metadata

Time range: Apr 30, 2017 – May 04, 2017
Subjects: Plaid Cymru, Labour Party, General Election, Local Elections
Locations: Carmarthenshire, Wales, Neath Port Talbot, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Aberavon

Timeline

Start

Apr 11, 2017

Plaid Cymru releases a party election broadcast for the Welsh local elections on May 4th.

Apr 25, 2017

Plaid Cymru launches their campaign for the general election, emphasizing their strength and unity in representing Wales.

May 02, 2017

The BBC releases a list of candidates for the Welsh local elections, including over 3,400 candidates representing Plaid Cymru.

May 04, 2017

The Welsh local elections take place, with Plaid Cymru gaining seats but narrowly missing out on forming the first majority administration in Carmarthenshire Council's history.

May 15, 2017

Andrew Bennison, a Plaid Cymru candidate, is standing in Aberavon for the general election.

May 16, 2017

BBC Welsh Affairs Editor Vaughan Roderick questions whether Plaid Cymru can capitalize on Labour's difficulties in the general election.

May 30, 2017

Liberal Democrat candidate Mark Williams, Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood, and UKIP candidate Neil Hamilton participate in a debate, while Conservative candidate Alun Cairns is absent.

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[1] 2017 Carmarthenshire County Council election - Wikipedia

The sixth election to Carmarthenshire County Council was held on 4 May 2017 as part of wider local elections across Wales.The election was preceded by the 2012 election. It will be followed by the 2022 election. Plaid Cymru narrowly missed out in forming the first majority administration in Carmarthenshire Council's history, despite gaining eight seats in the election.

[2] General election 2017: Plaid Cymru launches campaign - BBC

Leanne Wood says Labour is too "weak and divided" to stand up for Wales in the general election.

[3] Party Election Broadcasts: Plaid Cymru - Episode guide - BBC

A party election broadcast by Plaid Cymru for the general election on 8 June. Welsh Local Elections 2017: 11/04/17 A party election broadcast by Plaid Cymru for the Welsh local elections on 4 May.

[4] 2017 Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council election

The 2017 election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 4 May 2017 as part of wider local elections across Wales. ... A by-election was held in Bryncoch South on 23 November 2017 following the death of Plaid Cymru councillor, Janice Dudley. Bryncoch South by-election 2017 Party Candidate Votes % ±% Plaid Cymru: Jo Hale : 525 : 49% : Labour: Emma Denholm-Hall 306 29% ...

[5] Rhondda Cynon Taff local election: The 7 candidates in Treorchy

See all 7 candidates in the Rhondda Cynon Taff local election on May 4, 2017: Alison Chapman (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales) Margaret Evans (Labour Party) Sera Evans-Fear (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales) Gwilym Lewis (Labour Party) David Alan Morris (Labour Party) Emyr John Webster (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales) Bob Harris (Independent)

[6] Election 2017: Davies says Cairns 'unwilling' to take part in debate - BBC

Cymru; Local News; Election 2017: Davies says Cairns 'unwilling' to take part in debate . Published. 30 May 2017 ... Plaid Cymru's Leanne Wood, Lib Dem Mark Williams and UKIP's Neil Hamilton ...

[7] Election 2017: Does Plaid Cymru face a breakthrough? - BBC

BBC Welsh Affairs Editor Vaughan Roderick asks if the party can capitalise on Labour's difficulties. Election 2017: Does Plaid Cymru face a breakthrough? - BBC News

[8] Welsh local elections 2017: Candidate lists - BBC News

Cymru; Local News; Welsh local elections 2017: Candidate lists. Published. 2 May 2017. Share. close panel. Share page. Copy link . About sharing. More than 3,400 candidates are standing for the ...

[9] 2017 United Kingdom local elections - Wikiwand

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The 2017 United Kingdom local elections were held on Thursday 4 May 2017. Local elections were held across Great Britain, with elections to 35 English local authorities and all councils in Scotland and Wales. Quick Facts 34 English councils All 32 Scottish councilsAll 22 Welsh councils 8 directly elected ...

[10] General Election 2017: Who are the candidates standing in Aberavon

Andrew Bennison who is standing for Plaid Cymru in Aberavon in the 2017 General Election. Andrew has lived in Port Talbot his entire life and worked at the steelworks for 25 years. The 48-year-old ...

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2017 City and County of Swansea Council election - Wikipedia

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General election 2017: Wales results as they happened - BBC

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Local Elections 2017 - House of Commons Library

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Election 2017: Does Plaid Cymru face a breakthrough? - BBC

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Plaid Cymru: Maniffesto 2017 Manifesto by Plaid Cymru - Issuu

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Election spotlight on HE policy: Plaid Cymru - HEPI

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Local elections: Labour can 'learn' from Welsh party - BBC News

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Plaid Cymru Monmouth Blog: March 2017

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Neil McEvoy suspended from Plaid Cymru Senedd group - BBC News

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