Plaid promises independence plan for Wales, but not in first term

Plaid Cymru, a political party in Wales, has announced its plan for an independence referendum, but not within the first term of a potential government. The party has pledged to publish a white paper outlining its vision for an independent Wales, a process that would take place in the second five-year term of a Plaid-led administration. The announcement comes as Plaid aims to gain more support for its independence agenda, which has been a long-standing goal for the party. However, the party acknowledges that the issue of independence remains divisive, and it seeks to address concerns and build consensus before moving forward with a referendum. Plaid's leader, Adam Price, has stated that the party's immediate priority would be to address issues such as the cost-of-living crisis, the NHS, and climate change. The party's focus on these pressing concerns suggests a pragmatic approach, recognizing the need to address the immediate needs of the Welsh people before pursuing the more ambitious goal of independence.