Adam Price Becomes First Openly Gay Nationalist Leader in Wales

Adam Price has won the leadership of the Welsh Nationalist party, becoming the first openly gay man to do so, reports the BBC.

Price won the leadership from incumbent leader Leanne Wood, he received 2,863 votes, while Wood recieved 1,286.

“It is a huge honour to be elected leader of Plaid Cymru,” he said.

“Firstly, my thanks to Leanne Wood for her hard work since 2012 and to her and Rhun ap Iorwerth for such a good campaign.

“Secondly, to those who supported me, and all our party’s members for taking part in the election.

“Thanks, then, to the party’s staff for administering the election so well and arranging all its events. The work of all of us starts today. By rolling up our sleeves together, we will now win a new Wales.”

Price celebrates his victory with his partner and new baby.