There are nationalists, and then there are nationalists.
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The SNP, Plaid Cymru and UKIP are the new faces in the UK election in 2015 but they reflect a wider change.
The naming of the HMS Queen Elizabeth in November 2014. But how much does the UK spend on defence?
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Plaid Cymru’s Leanne Wood has questioned whether the UK should spent 6% of its budget on defence. Has she got her numbers right?
Leanne Wood has been putting Plaid’s policies forward to the public - but do they stand up to expert scrutiny?
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Our experts check if Plaid Cyrmu’s policies measure up.
A warmer welcome for immigrants?
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Smaller party leaders could push for a more generous approach if called upon to support a Labour government.
Plaid Cymru want to expand the Welsh government’s Bwcabus service.
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Regulators, rebates and retaining bus services - Plaid’s transport policy offers a lot, but little explanation on how to fund it.
There’s an energised debate over power sources in Wales.
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Plaid looks left as energy manifesto fuels talk of a Green-SNP alliance.
Plaid’s education manifesto comes straight from the history books.
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Plaid hits out at the “smacking defence” in otherwise typical education manifesto.
Sheep farming would be protected by an Animal Welfare Commissioner.
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Plaid Cyrmu’s agricultural policies clash with Wales’ current course of action.
Pull up another (20) chairs.
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Plaid Cymru calls for fewer Welsh MPs and English Votes for English Laws.
If they want to get kids on the pitch, Plaid will have to address inequalities.
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Plaid Cymru scores with Inspire Wales programme, but fails to grasp the bigger picture when it comes to sports.
Plaid Cymru’s tax policies won’t go far unless they address productivity.
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Though the Plaid Cymru manifesto contains some commendable fiscal reforms, the measures are unlikely to boost productivity.
Watch out, Mark - Plaid Cymru want to change your remit.
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According to our expert, Plaid Cymru has some sensible financial and monetary policies… and some less sensible, too.
The SNP and Plaid leaders worked together to show up the pack.
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It nearly didn’t happen, but for the first time ever, the British public has heard from seven party leaders in one TV debate. And for the first time ever, Natalie Bennett, Nigel Farage, Nicola Sturgeon…
Plaid Cymru will appeal to voters who oppose austerity.
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Plaid’s numbers on growth add up, but their policies could end up costing the taxpayer.
Plaid want police to acknowledge the needs of victims - but how?
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According to our expert, Plaid Cyrmu’s crime manifesto is window dressing with uncosted goods.
Doctors will be asking: am I needed here?
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Plaid Cyrmu’s manifesto promises greater expenditure, but at what cost?
Bennett has been invited, but Cameron still stands accused of ‘running scared’.
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The debate over the debates rages on, and the broadcasters’ decision to widen the field could have unexpected consequences.