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Plaid Cymru: Leanne Wood wants woman to be party leader

Former Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood has said she would like to see a woman as its next head.

Plaid is looking for a new leader after Adam Price stepped down over allegations of bullying and misogyny within the party.

Ms Wood said the work needed to be done "would be easier made by a woman politician who really understands the issues of misogyny".

8 June 2023

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