Plaid Cymru Launch Clwyd South General Election Campaign

Plaid Cymru in Clwyd South has launched its General Election campaign – with the party’s candidate promising to fight to ensure that Wales gets the best deal from the Brexit negotiations.

Chris Allen, a father of two who lives in Trevor, Llangollen, was unveiled as Plaid Cymru’s candidate for Clwyd South in April.

Speaking at the launch of the campaign Chris promised that if elected, he would fight to ensure that Wales gets the best deal from the Brexit negotiations – along with securing funds to invest in job creation and infrastructure in the area

He said: “This area needs a strong MP to stand up for our needs and interests, not an MP who will be dictated to by political bosses in London.

“Now, more than ever, we need a local representative in Westminster who will fight to get funding to create well-paid jobs here, rather than an MP who votes against our interests and for more and more spending on infrastructure for London and the south-east of England.

“Brexit is happening and our voice in Wales must be heard in those negotiations. It will affect our manufacturing industries, tourism and agriculture – all vital parts of the Clwyd South economy.”

Chris added: “Wealth inequality has increased further in recent years and more people are using foodbanks in north-east Wales than ever before. Yet, while we are told that more and more people are in work, the truth is that more and more people are also living in poverty.

“Women and people with disabilities are the hardest hit, and Wales is the poorest nation within the UK. So it’s clear that on June 8th we need to elect a strong group of Plaid Cymru MP’s in order to fight for Wales and ensure that the people of Wales get a fair deal”.