Ynys M么n MS Rhun ap Iorwerth to stand for Westminster

Anglesey's Senedd member has been selected by his local party to stand at the next Westminster general election.

Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth is set to take on the Conservative Virginia Crosbie in the Ynys M么n constituency.

The former 大象传媒 Wales journalist has represented the seat in the Senedd since 2013.

Under the rules which govern the Senedd Mr ap Iorwerth would have to step down if he won the election.

He said: "Representing Ynys M么n in the Senedd is such a huge honour but as our own parliament grows in stature, it's vital to make sure Ynys M么n and Wales' voice is heard in the UK parliament."

Plaid has not held the Westminster constituency since 2001, when Labour's Albert Owen won the seat.

Mr Owen stood down at the 2019 general election, when Ms Crosbie won the seat with a majority of 1,968.

Ynys M么n is being protected under the latest review of parliamentary seats.