14/09/2012 Party Political Broadcasts - Plaid Cymru

I'm Leanne Wood and I'm privileged to be the leader of Plaid Cymru.

I've been asked on many occasions

what success would look like for our nation.

Well, to me the answer is simple.

A vibrant, confident, prosperous Wales.

I believe this is achievable. Wales can succeed.

Look at what we've already achieved in our nation's proud history.

Wales was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution,

the one-time energy powerhouse of the world,

and the cradle of Aneurin Bevan's NHS.

There's no question that we have the talent to be successful.

Our past proves that we can make our mark with innovation and ambition.

Now it's time for us to rediscover this determination to succeed,

to start saying, "Yes, we can achieve great things if we all work together."

So today I'm going to make a promise to you

and ask that in return you too pledge to play your part.

My promise, that Plaid Cymru, Wales's national party,

will prioritise building our nation's economy

and creating jobs above all else,

that we will work tirelessly to develop and deliver

an economic plan so that with your future support, we can put into action

our vision for a modern, dynamic and successful Wales.

I'm asking for your help.

We can all start this journey today with a few simple actions.

Each one of us can build our economy

by first of all supporting our local businesses.

Because if everyone in Wales chose to spend a few extra pounds

in our local shops and businesses,

it could generate millions extra every week for our Welsh economy.

This is just one simple action we can all collectively take

to make Wales more successful, using the combined will of all of us

to drive our nation's economic recovery.

Together we can become part of building a stronger economy

for our nation and a better future for us all.

Wales is going places and that future starts today,

with you and that precious pound coin in your pocket.

Plaid is determined to drive the Welsh economy forward.

We need all of us - families, teachers, shopkeepers,

tradespeople and your politicians to use the power we have.

Together, with Plaid, we can build a better Wales.