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Welsh nationalist political party
Plaid Cymru (English: /plaɪd ˈkʌmri/ plyde KUM-ree; Welsh: [plaid ˈkəmrɨ̞]; lit. 'Party of Wales', officially Plaid Cymru – the Party of Wales, and often
Plaid_Cymru
Topics referred to by the same term
up plaid in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Plaid (/plæd/) may refer to: A synonym for tartan cloth, primarily in North American English Full plaid, a
Plaid
Financial technology company
Plaid Inc. is an American financial services company based in San Francisco, California. The company builds a data transfer network that powers fintech
Plaid_Inc.
General election held in Wales on 7 May 2026
general election and representing a historic realignment of Welsh politics. Plaid Cymru emerged as the largest party for the first time with 43 seats by making
2026_Senedd_election
Political party in England and Wales
The Green Party of England and Wales (GPEW; Welsh: Plaid Werdd Lloegr a Chymru), often known simply as the Green Party or the Greens, is a green and left-wing
Green Party of England and Wales
Green_Party_of_England_and_Wales
English electronic music duo
Plaid (/plæd/) are an English electronic music duo composed of Andy Turner and Ed Handley. They were founding members of The Black Dog and used many other
Plaid_(band)
Labour/Liberal Democrat, Labour/Plaid Cymru or Plaid Cymru/Liberal Democrat/Conservative. Discussions between Plaid Cymru, the Conservatives and the
2007 National Assembly for Wales election
2007_National_Assembly_for_Wales_election
Large piece of fabric wrapped around the body, loosely gathered and belted at the waist
The belted plaid is a large blanket-like piece of fabric which is wrapped around the body with the material pleated or, more accurately, loosely gathered
Belted_plaid
This list of Plaid Cymru MSs (Members of the Senedd) includes all members of the Senedd elected under Plaid Cymru. Day he left Plaid Cymru to sit as an
List_of_Plaid_Cymru_MSs
Battery-electric full-size car
2021 update led to the introduction of the high-performance, three-motor Plaid. Tesla ended production of the car in May 2026. In 2015, the Model S was
Tesla_Model_S
Plaid Cymru leadership election
The 2023 Plaid Cymru leadership election was triggered by the resignation of Adam Price as party leader on 16 May, after an internal report found the
2023 Plaid Cymru leadership election
2023_Plaid_Cymru_leadership_election
Devolved parliament of Wales
Senedd.tv. Plaid Cymru won 43 out of 96 seats in the 2026 Senedd election, 6 seats short of a majority. On 9 May 2026 the leader of Plaid Cymru Rhun ap
Senedd
Woollen fabric with a woven twill design of small and large checks
Glen plaid (short for Glen Urquhart plaid), also known as Glenurquhart check or Prince of Wales check, is a woollen fabric with a woven twill design of
Glen_plaid
Predominantly Scottish cloth pattern
Gaelic: breacan [ˈpɾʲɛxkən]), also known, especially in American English, as plaid (/plæd/), is a patterned cloth consisting of crossing horizontal and vertical
Tartan
First Minister of Wales since 2026
has served as First Minister of Wales since May 2026 and as the Leader of Plaid Cymru since June 2023. He is the first to come from a party other than Welsh
Rhun_ap_Iorwerth
Political party in Wales
The Wales Green Party (Welsh: Plaid Werdd Cymru) is an autonomous national party within the Green Party of England and Wales (GPEW) covering Wales. The
Wales_Green_Party
Political party in the United Kingdom
with Reckless being appointed as leader of their group, which was known as Plaid Brexit in Welsh. In May 2020 Reckless said that Nigel Farage is "consulted
Reform_UK
General election held in Wales on 6 May 2021
elected at the previous election: Welsh Labour, the Welsh Conservatives, Plaid Cymru, the UK Independence Party (UKIP), and the Welsh Liberal Democrats
2021_Senedd_election
Scottish Highland dress
A full plaid, or just a plaid (/plæd/ ), is a long piece of tartan fabric, most often worn as part of a Highland dress. It usually matches the tartan of
Full_plaid
Welsh politician
(born 23 September 1968) is a Welsh politician who served as Leader of Plaid Cymru from September 2018 to May 2023. He has been the Member of the Senedd
Adam_Price
Youth wing of Plaid Cymru, a Welsh party
Plaid Ifanc (Welsh for 'young party' / 'young Plaid') is the youth and student wing of Plaid Cymru, a political party in Wales, and one of the seven official
Plaid_Ifanc
1982 film by Carl Reiner
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid is a 1982 American neo-noir comedy-mystery film, directed by Carl Reiner and starring Steve Martin, Rachel Ward and Reiner.
Dead_Men_Don't_Wear_Plaid
Welsh politician
Member of the Senedd (MS) for Clwyd since 2026, representing Plaid Cymru. Martin was the Plaid candidate for the 2021 Maesydre by-election in Wrexham, coming
Becca_Martin
Type of Scottish Highland dress
modern fly plaid originated with the traditional Great Plaid (Scottish Gaelic: Féileadh Mòr) worn in the Scottish Highlands. The Great Plaid was a large
Fly_plaid
Opposition cabinet in Wales
of Wales was formed by Plaid Cymru's Dafydd Wigley in 1999. Its members were elected to shadow portfolios by members of the Plaid Cymru Group in the National
Shadow_Cabinet_of_Wales
Canadian far-right group
The Plaid Army is a group of Canadian internet live streamers known for their far-right politics. The group has been accused by the Canadian Anti-Hate
Plaid_Army
Off-Broadway musical revue
‹ The template Infobox musical is being considered for merging. › Forever Plaid is an Off-Broadway musical revue written by Stuart Ross, first performed
Forever_Plaid
Woollen blanket or plaid
A maud (also Lowland plaid or Low Country plaid) is a woollen blanket or plaid woven in a pattern of small black and white checks known as Border tartan
Maud_(plaid)
Plaid Cymru frontbench team in the Senedd (2023–2026)
Rhun ap Iorwerth, the leader of Plaid Cymru, formed his frontbench team of party spokespeople in the Senedd on 27 June 2023 after he was elected unopposed
Frontbench Team of Rhun ap Iorwerth
Frontbench_Team_of_Rhun_ap_Iorwerth
Aspect of Welsh political history
Plaid Cymru (Welsh for 'The Party of Wales', pronounced [plaid ˈkəmrɨ]), often shortened to Plaid, originated in 1925 after a meeting held at that year's
History_of_Plaid_Cymru
1992 studio album by Blues Saraceno
Plaid is the second studio album by guitarist Blues Saraceno, released on February 28, 1992 through Guitar Recordings. All tracks are written by Blues
Plaid_(album)
were elected, one fewer than in 2011 and two short of an overall majority. Plaid Cymru became the Assembly's second largest party and the official opposition
2016 National Assembly for Wales election
2016_National_Assembly_for_Wales_election
2008 American film
Forever Plaid: The Movie (also titled Forever Plaid: The 20th Anniversary Special) is a 2008 American jukebox musical film, a recording of a live performance
Forever_Plaid:_The_Movie
Welsh political party
expulsion from Plaid Cymru in March 2018, stated that while Propel Wales was 'within Plaid Cymru', it sought to reach out to those outside of Plaid Cymru and
Propel_(political_party)
Welsh politician (born 1971)
(born 13 December 1971) is a Welsh politician who served as the leader of Plaid Cymru from March 2012 to September 2018, and served as a Member of the Senedd
Leanne_Wood
Welsh politician, Member of the Senedd
Llyr Huws Gruffydd (born 25 September 1970) is a Welsh Plaid Cymru politician, serving as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for the North Wales region from
Llyr_Gruffydd
his seat. The junior party in the government coalition, the nationalist Plaid Cymru, suffered a drop in its vote and lost 4 seats. The Welsh Liberal Democrats
2011 National Assembly for Wales election
2011_National_Assembly_for_Wales_election
American chain of convenience stores
Plaid Pantry, stylized as plaid pantry, is a chain of privately owned convenience stores in Oregon and Washington. There are 107 locations, primarily
Plaid_Pantry
elections in Scotland. Plaid Cymru: Led by Leanne Wood, who was a member of the Welsh Assembly and did not stand in the general election. Plaid Cymru organises
2015 United Kingdom general election
2015_United_Kingdom_general_election
Welsh political philosophy
of Plaid Cymru Leanne Wood – former leader of Plaid Cymru Gwynfor Evans (1912–2005) – former leader of Plaid Cymru Rhun ap Iorwerth – leader of Plaid Cymru
Welsh_independence
Devolved government of Wales
that has been approved by it. The current Welsh Government was formed as a Plaid Cymru minority administration following the 2026 Senedd election, having
Welsh_Government
Political party in the United Kingdom
Democrats (72) SNP (9) Reform UK (8) Sinn Féin† (7) Greens (E&W) (5) DUP (5) Plaid Cymru (4) SDLP (2) Alliance (1) TUV (1) UUP (1) Restore (1) Your Party (1)
Restore_Britain
Party collaboration in Welsh politics
Plaid Cymru and the Green Party of England and Wales have a history of collaborative working, including running candidates together, under the names of
Co-operation between the Green Party and Plaid Cymru
Co-operation_between_the_Green_Party_and_Plaid_Cymru
Welsh politician
is a Welsh Plaid Cymru politician serving as a Member of the Senedd for Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni since 2026. Salkeld was the Plaid Cymru candidate
Niamh_Salkeld
a Welsh Plaid Cymru politician, who has served as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for Fflint Wrecsam since 2026. Marc Jones is chairman of Plaid Cymru. He
Marc_Jones_(Welsh_politician)
1987 American comedy film by Mel Brooks
film's starship speeds (Light Speed, Ridiculous Speed, Ludicrous Speed, Plaid Speed) as inspiration for naming their acceleration modes. In homage to
Spaceballs
American engineer and entrepreneur
financial infrastructure for fintechs. He co-founded financial services company Plaid. Hockey was born in San Luis Obispo, California. He attended Emory University
William_Hockey
UK Conservative Party branch
The Welsh Conservative Party (Welsh: Plaid Ceidwadwyr Cymreig), commonly the Welsh Conservatives (Welsh: Ceidwadwyr Cymreig), is the branch of the United
Welsh_Conservatives
2021–2024 Welsh political agreement
In December 2021, the Welsh Labour government and Plaid Cymru signed a three-year co-operation agreement, where the two parties agreed to work together
2021 Welsh Labour–Plaid Cymru agreement
2021_Welsh_Labour–Plaid_Cymru_agreement
Welsh politician
John Davies is a Welsh Plaid Cymru politician who has served as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for Gŵyr Abertawe since 2026. He was third on the candidate
John Davies (Plaid Cymru politician)
John_Davies_(Plaid_Cymru_politician)
Political proposal
independence campaign group YesCymru, pro-independence political party Plaid Cymru and other groups and individuals. These follow similar calls for a
Proposed Welsh independence referendum
Proposed_Welsh_independence_referendum
Welsh politician (born 1963)
politician from Plaid Cymru who has served as Member of the Senedd for Bangor Conwy Môn since May 2026. Elfed Williams was the Plaid Cymru candidate for
Elfed_Williams
Traditional dress of Scotland's highlands and isles
tartans to be chosen for aesthetic reasons. A tartan full plaid, fly plaid, or short belted plaid may also be worn but usually only at very formal events
Highland_dress
UK political party election results
This article lists Plaid Cymru's election results in UK parliamentary, European parliamentary, and Senedd elections. Witherden was a joint candidate with
Plaid_Cymru_election_results
The election was marked by the historically high level of support for Plaid Cymru, who won their highest share of the vote in any Wales-wide election
1999 National Assembly for Wales election
1999_National_Assembly_for_Wales_election
Chowns leads the Greens in the House of Commons. Liz Saville Roberts leads Plaid Cymru in the House of Commons. Sorcha Eastwood is the sole Alliance Party
Next United Kingdom general election
Next_United_Kingdom_general_election
Local election in Wales
to a total of 11 and 10, while Common Ground, an electoral pact between Plaid Cymru and Wales Green Party, won two seats. Propel won one seat. Council
2022_Cardiff_Council_election
Welsh politician
Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning since 2026. A member of Plaid Cymru, she has been a Member of the Senedd (MS) since 2016, representing
Siân_Gwenllian
Welsh politician
Kerry Ferguson is a Welsh Plaid Cymru politician who has served as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for Ceredigion Penfro and as Dirprwy Lywydd of the Senedd
Kerry_Ferguson
Welsh politician (born 1964)
Welsh Plaid Cymru politician who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Dwyfor Meirionnydd since 2015. She has served as the group leader of Plaid Cymru
Liz_Saville_Roberts
Welsh politician
the Ynys Môn constituency from 1999 to 2013, and he was also leader of Plaid Cymru from 2000 to 2012. Jones served as Member of Parliament for Ynys Môn
Ieuan_Wyn_Jones
Deputy First Minister of Wales since 2026
Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality since 2026. A member of Plaid Cymru, she has been a Member of the Senedd (MS) for Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd
Sioned_Williams
Senedd constituency (from 2026)
March 2026. "Rhun ap Iorwerth ar ben rhestr Plaid ym Mangor Aberconwy Môn" [Rhun ap Iorwerth tops the Plaid Cymru list for Bangor Aberconwy Môn]. Golwg360
Bangor_Conwy_Môn
Game publisher
Plaid Hat Games is a United States–based board game studio. Plaid Hat Games was founded in 2009. Board game designer Colby Dauch formed the board game
Plaid_Hat_Games
UK Labour Party branch in Wales
three months, however, Gwynfor Evans sensationally captured Carmarthen for Plaid Cymru at a by-election and they came close to victory at the 1967 Rhondda
Welsh_Labour
48 to 9 seats, losing its status as Scotland's largest party. In Wales, Plaid Cymru won four seats. In Northern Ireland, which has a distinct set of political
2024 United Kingdom general election
2024_United_Kingdom_general_election
Welsh politician
Rhodri Mabon ap Gwynfor is a Welsh Plaid Cymru politician who has been Member of the Senedd (MS) for Gwynedd Maldwyn, formerly Dwyfor Meirionnydd, since
Mabon_ap_Gwynfor
Welsh politician and academic
Anna Heledd Brychan is a Welsh Plaid Cymru politician, trade unionist and academic who has served as Member of the Senedd for Caerdydd Penarth and Cabinet
Anna_Brychan
Plaid Cymru leadership election
The 2018 election for the leader of the Welsh political party Plaid Cymru began on 7 August. Voting closed at midnight on 27 September. Adam Price was
2018 Plaid Cymru leadership election
2018_Plaid_Cymru_leadership_election
Montgomeryshire AM Mick Bates suspended from party". North Wales Live. "Plaid Cymru AM Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas quits party". 14 October 2016 – via www
List_of_members_of_the_Senedd
Parliamentary position in Wales
individuals from 1997, beginning with Dafydd Wigley. Three have been from Plaid Cymru and four from the Welsh Conservatives. Only one, Ieuan Wyn Jones,
Leader of the Opposition (Wales)
Leader_of_the_Opposition_(Wales)
Welsh politician
ministers". BBC News. Retrieved 2026-05-14. Gurner, Richard (2026-05-08). "Plaid Cymru win Senedd Election 2026, but without a majority". Caerphilly Observer
Joshua_Kim
Welsh politician (born 1953)
Senedd (MS) for Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni since 2026. A member of Plaid Cymru, he previously served as the MS for the South Wales East region from
Lindsay_Whittle
Welsh politician
Leticia Andrea Gonzalez Estigarribia is a Welsh politician for Plaid Cymru, representing Caerdydd Penarth in the Senedd. Gonzalez fought and lost a 2024
Leticia_Gonzalez_(politician)
third of their seats and their majority on Monmouthshire County Council. Plaid Cymru won outright control of four councils, which was the highest number
2022_Welsh_local_elections
American punk rock band
punk rock band from Bremerton, Washington, formed in 1992 as Magnified Plaid. The lineup currently consists of Mike Herrera (bass guitar, lead vocals)
MxPx
Welsh politician (1946–2025)
1946 – 7 February 2025) was a Welsh politician who served as the leader of Plaid Cymru from 1984 to 1991 and represented the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency
Dafydd_Elis-Thomas
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024
Scottish Labour Scottish National Party Scottish Socialist Party Wales Plaid Cymru Welsh Labour Organisations Trade unions CWU GMB IWGB IWW ICTU NASUWT
Keir_Starmer
Welsh politician
Carrie Harper is a Welsh Plaid Cymru politician, who has served as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for Fflint Wrecsam since May 2026. She previously represented
Carrie_Harper
Welsh politician (born 1974)
was a special adviser to Plaid Cymru designated members in the 2021 Welsh Labour–Plaid Cymru agreement. Davies was Plaid's parliamentary candidate for
Dafydd_Trystan_Davies
Welsh politician
Nick Carter is a Welsh politician for Plaid Cymru, who has served as Member of the Senedd for the Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf constituency since May 2026. He
Nick_Carter_(politician)
Welsh politician (born 1970)
He was elected to the Senedd, then known as the Welsh Assembly, on the Plaid Cymru regional list, under the Additional Member System, and later sat as
Neil_McEvoy
Welsh independent politician
elected as a Plaid Cymru MP. He sat as an Independent MP after the party's disciplinary panel suspended him in 2020. His membership of Plaid was restored
Jonathan Edwards (Welsh politician)
Jonathan_Edwards_(Welsh_politician)
Welsh politician
Elizabeth Gwendoline Nerys Evans (born 1980) is a Welsh Plaid Cymru politician. She has been the Member of the Senedd (MS) for Sir Gaerfyrddin and Deputy
Nerys_Evans
British political party
known as the Scottish Christian Party and Welsh Christian Party (Welsh: Plaid Gristnogol)) is a minor Christian political party in Great Britain. The
Christian_Party_(UK)
Plaid Cymru politician
May 2026. She is a former director of policy and political education for Plaid Cymru. Fychan is originally from Anglesey, and is the daughter of the late
Heledd_Fychan
Political party in the United Kingdom
Democrats (72) SNP (9) Reform UK (8) Sinn Féin† (7) Greens (E&W) (5) DUP (5) Plaid Cymru (4) SDLP (2) Alliance (1) TUV (1) UUP (1) Restore (1) Your Party (1)
Labour_Party_(UK)
Welsh businessman and politician (born 1969)
Mark Jonathan Hooper (born May 1969) is a Welsh Plaid Cymru politician and businessman, who has served as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for Pen-y-bont Bro
Mark_Hooper_(politician)
Political party in the United Kingdom
Democrats (72) SNP (9) Reform UK (8) Sinn Féin† (7) Greens (E&W) (5) DUP (5) Plaid Cymru (4) SDLP (2) Alliance (1) TUV (1) UUP (1) Restore (1) Your Party (1)
Conservative_Party_(UK)
Soft woven fabric
shirt with a plaid or tartan pattern. However, 'flannel' refers simply to the fabric; not all flannel shirts are plaid and not all plaid shirts are flannel
Flannel
Welsh politician (born 1943)
Wigley; 1 April 1943) is a Welsh politician who served as the leader of Plaid Cymru from 1981 to 1984 and again from 1991 to 2000. He served as the Member
Dafydd_Wigley
Welsh barrister and politician (born 1951)
of Dwyfor Meirionnydd from 2010 until his retirement in 2015. Llwyd was Plaid Cymru's Westminster parliamentary group leader. He was announced in August
Elfyn_Llwyd
Welsh politician
Elwyn Graham Vaughan is a Welsh politician for Plaid Cymru, who has served as Member of the Senedd for the Gwynedd Maldwyn constituency since May 2026
Elwyn_Vaughan
Shadow cabinet of Wales (2016)
for Wales after Plaid Cymru became the largest party not in government after the 2016 National Assembly for Wales election. 12 Plaid Cymru AMs were elected
Wood_shadow_cabinet
remained the largest party in Wales, gaining six seats for a total of 27. Both Plaid Cymru and the Liberal Democrats made gains, taking them to four seats and
2024 United Kingdom general election in Wales
2024_United_Kingdom_general_election_in_Wales
Welsh politician (born 1966)
has served as the Cabinet Minister for Finance since 2026. A member of Plaid Cymru, Jones was the Llywydd of the Senedd from 2016 to 2026 and has been
Elin_Jones
Senedd constituency (1999–2026)
leader of Plaid Cymru. Jones resigned from the Assembly on 20 June 2013, triggering a by-election, which was held on 1 August 2013. Plaid Cymru's candidate
Ynys Môn (Senedd constituency)
Ynys_Môn_(Senedd_constituency)
Welsh politician
Alun Cox is a Welsh Plaid Cymru politician serving as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for Afan Ogwr Rhondda since 2026. Cox was born in Newport and was bought
Alun_Cox
Welsh politician (1984–2019)
He represented the electoral region of South Wales East, as a member of Plaid Cymru. In December 2017, Lewis was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer
Steffan_Lewis
Welsh politician
Kiera Duncan Marshall (born 1998) is a Welsh politician for Plaid Cymru. She has been a member of the Senedd representing Caerdydd Penarth since the 2026
Kiera_Marshall
PLAID
PLAID
Girl/Female
Hindu
The plaids
Girl/Female
Tamil
Krittika | கரதà¯à®¤à®¿à®•ா
The plaids
Krittika | கரதà¯à®¤à®¿à®•ா
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu
The Plaids; Name of a Star
PLAID
PLAID
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French
Mighty Spearman; Spear Brave
Girl/Female
French
Victorious.
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada
Ray of Sun
Boy/Male
Muslim
Attacker
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Having Fame
Male
French
French form of Latin Nicolaus, NICOLAS means "victor of the people."
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Traditional
Jewel of a Person
Boy/Male
Tamil
Lord Vishnu
Boy/Male
Tamil
Khagendra | ககேநà¯à®¤à¯à®°
Lord of the birds
Boy/Male
Indian, Telugu
Joy; Happiness
PLAID
PLAID
PLAID
PLAID
PLAID
n.
A rectangular garment or piece of cloth, usually made of the checkered material called tartan, but sometimes of plain gray, or gray with black stripes. It is worn by both sexes in Scotland.
n.
A division; a distinct piece, limited part, or compartment of any surface; a patch; hence, a square of a checkered or plaided pattern.
a.
Wearing a plaid.
n.
Plaid cloth.
n.
A gray plaid; -- used by shepherds in Scotland.
v. t.
To deprive of a plaid.
a.
Encircled by, or secured with, a belt; as, a belted plaid; girt with a belt, as an honorary distinction; as, a belted knight; a belted earl.
n.
Goods of any quality or material of the pattern of a plaid or tartan; a checkered cloth or pattern.
a.
Of the material of which plaids are made; tartan.
a.
Having a pattern or colors which resemble a Scotch plaid; checkered or marked with bars or stripes at right angles to one another; as, plaid muslin.
n.
A cloak or plaid.