Plaid Cymru have appointed Llyr Gruffydd as interim leader following Adam Price's resignation on Wednesday night after a damning report into the party's culture.
Adam Price's resignation on Wednesday nightA party spokesperson confirmed on Thursday morning that Mr Gruffydd had been appointed unanimously by Plaid's Senedd members.
If approved, Mr Gruffydd will take over from Adam Price next week before a new permanent leader will be elected in the summer.He is currently the party's spokesperson on finance and local government and chair of the Senedd's climate change, environment and infrastructure committee.
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