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Progressive Alliance: Plaid Cymru and SNP Tackle Child Poverty

10/31/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Rhun ap Iorwerth, Plaid Cymru leader, and John Swinney of the Scottish National Party (SNP) discussed a "progressive alliance" to offer a Westminster alternative.
They said the alliance would tackle child poverty and push for stronger governance in Wales and Scotland.
The bloc would demand equal funding and powers for Wales.
The discussions come ahead of next year's Welsh elections, following Plaid Cymru's Caerphilly by-election victory.

History

Historical Context

In 2022, discussions between Rhun ap Iorwerth and John Swinney highlighted a trend of regional parties pursuing autonomy, building on the Scottish National Party's long-standing push for greater powers. A 2021 poll indicated that 62% of Scots supported independence. This collaboration aims to tackle child poverty and governance issues, reminiscent of the devolution efforts initiated by the 1998 Scotland Act.

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Story summary

Rhun ap Iorwerth, Plaid Cymru leader, and John Swinney of the Scottish National Party (SNP) discussed a "progressive alliance" to offer a Westminster alternative.
They said the alliance would tackle child poverty and push for stronger governance in Wales and Scotland.
The bloc would demand equal funding and powers for Wales.
The discussions come ahead of next year's Welsh elections, following Plaid Cymru's Caerphilly by-election victory.

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