TRIBUTE TO GWYNFOR

Plaid Cymru is saddened by the news that Gwynfor Evans has passed away. The news has been met with great sorrow by all in Plaid Cymru who have been motivated by Gwynfor over the years to work for Wales and to create a nation.

"For, young and old, Gwynfor Evans has long been Plaid Cymru's spiritual leader and will continue to be so. It is impossible to overestimate Gwynfor's unique contribution to building Plaid Cymru into the party it is today. He was the architect of the modern day Plaid Cymru and turned the party into a credible electoral force, becoming the Party's first MP in 1966.

"His influence was felt beyond the confines of party politics. Wales would not be the nation it is today - perhaps would not be counted as a nation at all - if not for Gwynfor Evans. He was a national leader in every sense of the word. His wisdom and guidance will be sorely missed but his legacy will live forever.

Dafydd Iwan, President

Jill Evans, Vice-President