The Summer of 'Vibes' is Over: NHS Waiting Lists, Budgets & Plaid Cymru's Reality Check
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The vibes summer is over — and now Plaid Cymru faces the reality of governing Wales.
In this episode of the Senedd Sources Podcast, we look at what comes next for Rhun ap Iorwerth and Plaid Cymru as the Senedd returns. After a summer of reflection, political negotiations and some very memorable ministerial photo opportunities, the focus is now firmly on delivery.
We discuss: 🔹 Plaid Cymru's first months in government 🔹 How to govern Wales as a minority government — and who Plaid Cymru needs to work with 🔹 NHS waiting lists and the pressure to deliver improvements 🔹 Plaid Cymru's childcare promises 🔹 Andy Burnham and the future of Welsh devolution 🔹 Cardiff's case for capital-city policing funding 🔹 And, of course, Rhun ap Iorwerth making crêpes in a suit…
With the Senedd returning soon, the honeymoon period may be coming to an end. The question now is simple: can Plaid Cymru turn the good vibes into real delivery?
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