Plaid Cymru councillors in Wrexham defect to Labour amid sexual harassment concerns

TWO Plaid Cymru councillors in Wrexham have defected to Labour over concerns about their former party’s handling of sexual harassment claims.
Cllr Emma Holland, who represents Gwersyllt North, and Cllr Kate Wilkinson, the elected member for Offa, have both joined the Labour group on Wrexham Council.
The move comes just over a year after a damning report was published which found a culture of sexual harassment, bullying and misogyny within Plaid Cymru.
According to Welsh Labour, the two ex-Plaid Cymru members feel that not enough has changed in regard to how cases of sexual harassment are dealt with.
Their decision increases the number of Labour councillors on the local authority from 14 to 16, while the amount of Plaid politicians has dropped from nine to seven.
Plaid has been asked to respond to their claims.
Dana Davies, leader of Wrexham’s Labour opposition group, said: “We are pleased to welcome Councillors Emma Holland (Gwersyllt North) and Kate Wilkinson (Offa) into the Labour group at Wrexham County Borough Council.
“Both are dedicated public servants who are deeply committed to their residents and communities.
“With our shared values, I am confident that each will be a valuable contributor to the collective efforts of Team Labour.”

By Liam Randall – Local Democracy Reporter