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Manifesto Tracker — Plaid Cymru

Every major commitment from the 2024 manifesto, tracked against real progress. Updated as news breaks — no spin, just status.

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ConstitutionNot Started

Transfer full justice powers to Wales

Secure the devolution of criminal justice and policing powers from Westminster to the Senedd.

0%
Justice and policing remain reserved to Westminster.
TARGET: Justice powers devolved
ConstitutionNot Started

Publish a White Paper on Welsh independence

Draft a White Paper setting out the practical path to Welsh independence, overseen by a new National Commission.

0%
No White Paper on independence has been published; Plaid's current leadership has also signalled a near-term focus on public services over an immediate independence push.
TARGET: White Paper published
ConstitutionNot Started

Introduce Single Transferable Vote for Senedd and council elections

Reform the Senedd and local council voting systems to use Single Transferable Vote (STV).

0%
The Senedd continues to use its existing mixed electoral system.
TARGET: STV adopted
ConstitutionNot Started

Secure full fiscal autonomy for Wales

Devolve control over income tax bands, corporation tax, and VAT receipts to the Senedd.

0%
Wales retains only limited devolved tax powers; full fiscal autonomy has not been granted.
TARGET: Fiscal powers devolved
EducationNot Started

Introduce a Welsh Language Education Act

Legislate to strengthen Welsh-medium education provision across Wales.

0%
No such Act has been introduced.
TARGET: Act passed
EnergyNot Started

Invest £10bn in a Welsh Green Industrial Revolution

Invest £10bn in renewable energy infrastructure, aiming for a carbon-neutral Wales by 2035.

0%
No investment programme of this scale has been delivered.
TARGET: Wales carbon-neutral by 2035
NHSNot Started

Recruit up to 100 new GPs for Wales

Increase the number of GPs practising in Wales by up to 100.

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This is a manifesto commitment rather than delivered policy, as Plaid Cymru does not currently form the Welsh Government.
TARGET: 100 additional GPs
NHSNot Started

Create ten new surgical hubs to cut NHS Wales waiting lists

Establish ten new surgical hubs, based on Royal College of Surgeons recommendations, to speed up hip, knee, and cataract procedures.

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Plaid Cymru is not the governing party in the Senedd; this remains a manifesto pledge rather than delivered policy.
TARGET: 10 surgical hubs operational
WelfareNot Started

Establish a National Care Service for Wales

Create a National Care Service to unify and improve adult social care provision across Wales.

0%
No National Care Service for Wales has been established.
TARGET: Service established
WelfareNot Started

Introduce Cynnal, a Welsh child payment

Pilot a £10-a-week payment to up to 15,000 children aged up to six in low-income households, working toward a full Wales-wide rollout.

0%
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has noted social security remains reserved to Westminster, meaning Plaid would first need to secure devolution of the relevant powers.
TARGET: £10/week to eligible children