Rhun ap Iorwerth appointed new leader of Plaid Cymru

Former deputy leader, Rhun ap Iorwerth has been announced as the new leader of the pro-independence Welsh party Plaid Cymru. Rhun ap Iorwerth, represents Ynys Môn in the Senedd. He was born in south Wales, brought up on Ynys Môn and educated at Ysgol David Hughes on the Island and at Cardiff University, where he graduated with a degree in politics and Welsh. He is married and has three children. Former Plaid Cymru leader, Adam Price stepped down as head of the party last month.

Image: Rhun ap Iorwerth courtesy of Plaid Cymru