Elis-Thomas: Plaid reshuffle 'dream appointment'
Dafydd Elis-Thomas has issued the following statement after being moved from Energy to Rural Affairs:
This is a dream appointment for me, as all aspects of this portfolio are reflected in Dwyfor Meirionnydd, which I represent, and the county of Conwy where I live. I am also delighted to continue to chair the important Assembly Committee on Environment and Sustainability which includes scrutiny of the Government’s policy on Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
I must also take this opportunity to thank my constituency party and Plaid members, particularly in Dwyfor Merionnydd, for their nomination and generous support in the recent Plaid leadership campaign, and I am grateful to our new leader Leanne Wood for this opportunity to serve and support her as part of her Shadow Cabinet.
Leanne Wood to lead Plaid
Leanne Wood has won the Plaid Cymru leadership vote. Ieuan Wyn Jones stood down after a poor result in last year's Assembly election.
Result of Plaid leadership election due
The result of the ballot of Plaid Cymru members to choose a new party leader will be declared after the votes are counted later.