Wondering why Plaid Cymru never experienced a similar young, left resurgence to the same level the SNP did. Lots of people first drawn into politics by the Iraq war, disillusioned by Labour, they could have followed the SNP model and hoovered up disillusioned young socialists.
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The referendum and role of pro-union parties is a crucial point. If there was a close Welsh referendum in which it was perceived that there was a large generation gap in the vote and where Labour clubbed together with the Tories then I expect Plaid would see a big increase.
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That being said, I expect some of it does go back to the Iraq war. A lot will be same young people who were appalled by Iraq. Worth noting Scottish Labour didn't really have a pro-Corbyn membership influx and I think was only part of the UK where members supported Owen Smith.
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The SNP had made a conscious effort to appeal to working class voters from the early 80s onwards. I think Plaid gas a stronger base in Welsh culture, so didn't reach out like that.
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I think what you're asking is why the valleys and cities didn't turn towards Plaid in the same way the Glasgow region turned SNP in 2015. Peter is right about the origins/ different backdrop, but the decisive break followed the referendum process (not an event) 1/2
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The language barrier has been there since the 60's. This has created a limiting effect which has put many off. Their appeal is indubitably restricted which they will find extremely difficult to escape from.
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However screwed over by New Labour I felt, nationalism was never an option.
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