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Plaid Cymru congratulates Jeremy Corbyn on Labour leadership

Leanne Wood says Labour now needs to deliver on opposing Tory policies.

Plaid Cymru leader, Leanne Wood has congratulated Jeremy Corbyn on his election as new leader of the Labour party but says it's now time for the party to deliver in opposing Tory policies.

Plaid Cymru congratulates Jeremy Corbyn on his election. We hope that he will now deliver the votes of his MPs to join Plaid Cymru MPs in opposing those Tory policies that are causing great harm to people in Wales and beyond.

However, his election cannot alter Labour's dismal record in government in Wales. Their legacy, especially since devolution is one of failure and managed decline. They have taken people for granted and they need replacing at next May's election. The Party of Wales is ready with a strong and progressive programme of government to provide that new competent leadership.

– Leanne Wood, Plaid Cymru Leader