GWLAD Leader Coun Gwyn Wigley Evans has thanked party members and supporters for their votes and engagement during the recent Senedd election campaign
Writing to followers, Gwyn says, “We fought a positive campaign, on credible policies to fix the Welsh economy, based on our principles of low taxation, wealth creation and light-touch government. But maybe this time was not the time for GWLAD.
“Make no mistake though, our time WILL come.
“Plaid Cymru will face serious challenges – which they will soon find that their own policies will not address.
As for Reform – we’re unconvinced by their commitment to a devolved Wales, or to the Welsh language and culture in general. We’ll see.”
Gwyn continues, “Despite our recent campaign not turning out as we would have hoped, we are upbeat for the future of GWLAD.
“We’re convinced that we have the right policies for Wales, and have hugely increased our followings in full membership and in social media engagement.
“And we’d welcome your thoughts on how we approached the recent election.”
Gwyn continues by urging members and supporters to get actively involved with GWLAD, saying “It is no time to relax. We start now to prepare for the county council elections in 2027.
“The harder we work to raise our profile and compel the mainstream media to take notice, the more we need people like you to help spread the GWLAD message at grassroots level.”
Supporters can do this by getting involved with their local GWLAD branch, or if there is none, by getting together with like-minded people to start one up. GWLAD has branches across Wales.”
And referring to forthcoming council elections and by-elections Gwyn encourages members to register their interest in becoming a GWLAD candidates.
GWLAD members and supporters can contact the party here
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As an ex-member of Gwlad, who voted for you in the Senedd election, here’s my opinion.
Gwlad has no ideology unique to it that larger parties do not also claim. Plaid Cymru owns Welsh independence; the Tories take the Conservative vote. Gwlad sits stuck between them, lacking a standout identity.
I suggested some years ago that Gwlad adopt a Republican stance. With the monarchy often in the news for negative reasons and our youth increasingly rejecting it, Gwlad could have uniquely positioned itself among Welsh parties. Although the suggestion was rejected, I remain convinced that taking a Republican approach would have attracted more supporters than it might have alienated. The party should reconsider, as adapting to changing times could help Gwlad stand out.
Changing the subject.
I sent this e-mail to Gwyn the day after the Senedd election. I believe I used his previous address, so I am sharing it again.
Gwyn, congratulations on your campaign and the work leading up to the election. Gwlad faced major challenges: the rapid rise of Reform UK, the growing influence of the Greens in some areas, and the structural effects of the new closed‑list PR system, which favoured larger parties.
Plaid took 100 years to get here; all eyes are now on them, and some of their decisions will be controversial for many Welsh nationalists who voted for them. I’ve no doubt that Reform UK will implode soon enough, especially in Cymru.
Enjoy a well-deserved rest, then debrief, regroup, and actively prepare for the local elections next year.
Pob hwyl.