Plaid Cymru has chosen well-known local councillor Lindsay Whittle to stand in the Caerphilly Senedd by-election on 23 October.
Lindsay, who grew up in Caerphilly and represents Penyrheol on the council, came a close second to Labour in last year’s General Election. He’s now hoping to win support again as Plaid Cymru’s candidate.
“The circumstances of this by-election, which arose after the death of Hefin David, are of course tremendously sad and my thoughts remain with Hefin’s loved ones.
“The people of Caerphilly deserve a passionate local representative in the Senedd. I’m determined to offer a positive agenda, to give this area a fair deal.”
— Lindsay Whittle
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth said Lindsay has always stood up for his community and would be a great representative for Caerphilly in the Senedd.
“Lindsay Whittle has a long record of standing up for his community and would be a real asset in the Senedd.
“People locally feel let down and taken for granted by the Labour Government. NHS waiting lists remain high. Schools are underfunded. Councils are struggling to deliver essential services.
“After 26 years of Labour, people are increasingly unhappy with how Wales has been run and they’re looking for change.
“Voters in Caerphilly know that they can trust Plaid Cymru to put Wales’s interests first every time.”
— Rhun ap Iorwerth, Plaid Cymru Leader
Get involved – let’s win for Caerphilly
Lindsay Whittle is ready to stand up for Caerphilly—but he needs your support. Whether you're local or a Plaid Cymru supporter from further afield, you can help make the difference.
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