Dafydd Elis Elis-Thomas, Baron Elis-Thomas, PC (né Thomas; born 18 October 1946), is a Welsh politician who served as the leader of Plaid Cymru from 1984...
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sharp contrast with rival candidate Dafydd Elis-Thomas's socialism. In 1981 Wigley won the presidency, but Elis Thomas had greater influence over the party's...
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Welsh poet Dafydd ab Edmwnd (fl. c. 1450 – 1497), Welsh poet Dafydd Trystan Davies (born 1974), Welsh academic and politician Dafydd Elis-Thomas (born 1946)...
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a Welsh-language television station. In 1984, Dafydd Elis-Thomas was elected president, defeating Dafydd Iwan, a move that saw the party shift to the left...
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BBC News. 25 May 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2024. "Plaid Cymru AM Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas quits party". BBC News. 14 October 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2024. Masters...
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allocation. The seat had been represented since its creation in 2007 by Dafydd Elis-Thomas of Plaid Cymru, the Assembly's former Presiding Officer. He previously...
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Agriculture Minister Elin Jones, former party leader Dafydd Elis-Thomas and backbencher Leanne Wood. Simon Thomas declared his intention to run, but later withdrew...
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general election. From 1983 to 1992 the constituency was represented by Dafydd Elis Thomas of Plaid Cymru, who represented Dwyfor Meirionnydd in the Welsh Senedd...
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2012, and appointed her Shadow Cabinet in May 2016. In October 2016, Dafydd Elis-Thomas left Plaid Cymru, moving to sit as an independent AM. This tied Plaid...
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Meirionnydd Nant Conwy MP Dafydd Elis Thomas and Gwynedd-based politician Dafydd Iwan. The contest was won by Dafydd Elis Thomas with the result being announced...
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prevent full law-making powers for Wales. In January 2011, Dafydd Wigley joined Lord Elis-Thomas in the House of Lords. In February 2024, Llwyd was controversially...
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evidence emerges in BBC Libel Case", The Independent, 25 October 1986. David Thomas, Raymond Hughes and Michael Cassall, "MP urges resignations at BBC after...
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leader. Dafydd Elis-Thomas left the Plaid Cymru group later in 2016 after multiple fallings out with Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood. Elis-Thomas said his...
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writers Morrie Elis (d. 1992), American bridge player Robert Elis (1812–1875), Welsh language poet, editor and lexicographer Dafydd Elis-Thomas (born 1946)...
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including campaign group Cymdeithas yr Iaith and Plaid Cymru MPs Dafydd Wigley and Dafydd Elis-Thomas. Sian Reese-Williams appears as Margaret Thatcher, with Mark...
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December 2011, Dafydd Elis-Thomas, Elin Jones, Leanne Wood and Simon Thomas had all declared their intention to stand for the leadership. Thomas withdrew from...
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Democraticprogress.org. Retrieved 13 April 2016. "Nuclear support sees Lord Elis Thomas moved from environment in Plaid reshuffle". WalesOnline. Retrieved 13...
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2016. "Plaid Cymru AM Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas quits party". BBC News. 14 October 2016. Retrieved 22 October 2016. "Elis-Thomas pledges to back Labour Welsh...
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September 2016 that "If republicanism is about being true to the ideals of Thomas Paine and Wolfe Tone, then Sinn Féin are bad Republicans", and "If you take...
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Glyn Davies Janet Davies Jocelyn Davies Ron Davies Richard Edwards Dafydd Elis-Thomas Sue Essex Delyth Evans Val Feld Mike German, Baron German Brian Gibbons...
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referendum. The contest was between Caernarfon MP Dafydd Wigley and Meirionnydd Nant Conwy MP Dafydd Elis Thomas, both of whom had entered the House of Commons...
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Cymru (which has since changed its stance), Republic, Michael Sheen, Dafydd Elis-Thomas, Leanne Wood, and Bethan Sayed. On 9 September 2022 Prince William...
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Susan Thomas, Baroness Thomas of Walliswood (born 1935) Celia Thomas, Baroness Thomas of Winchester (born 1945) Dafydd Elis-Thomas (Baron Elis-Thomas) (born...
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resigns from party". Retrieved 30 March 2020. "Plaid Cymru AM Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas quits party". 14 October 2016 – via www.bbc.co.uk. "UKIP MEP Nathan...
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Feb 2020–)×× Mark Reckless (Apr 2017–May 2019)× Plaid Cymru (12-10) Dafydd Elis-Thomas (–Oct 2016) Llyr Gruffydd Siân Gwenllian Rhun ap Iorwerth Delyth Jewell...
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formed after the 2016 general election in Wales. On 14 October 2016, Dafydd Elis-Thomas left Plaid Cymru in order to support the coalition government and...
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2006–2011 Succeeded by The Baroness D'Souza Honorary titles Preceded by Dafydd Elis-Thomas Baby of the House of Commons 1974–1977 Succeeded by Andrew MacKay...
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expelled as a Plaid Cymru MS Shipton, Martin (14 October 2016). "Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas quits Plaid Cymru". Wales Online. "Plaid AM Jones to go immediately"...
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Cymru presidential election was held following the resignation of Dafydd Elis Thomas, who had led the party since 1984 after his announcement that he would...
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Everage and politicians including Geoffrey Howe, Ann Widdecombe and Dafydd Elis Thomas. Edwards has also presented a number of radio programmes for Radio...
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