Endorsements
Ben Lake MP
"Kiera is such an impressive candidate. Her hard work during last year’s General Election, and her effective campaign, delivered a double-digit increase in the party’s vote share. It is crucial that Plaid builds on its support base in our nation’s capital, and Kiera has shown that she can do so.
What is most exciting, however, is the contribution she could make to the next Senedd and a Plaid Cymru-led Government. It is a prospect I cannot wait to see, and hope you will help bring it about."
James Williams, Pontyclun Town Councillor
"I’ve seen first-hand Kiera’s dedication to our community - whether it’s supporting the Safe Roads Pontyclun campaign or working tirelessly knocking doors and leafleting to deliver Plaid Cymru’s best-ever General Election result in Cardiff.
She’s local, committed, and fighting for a fairer, stronger Wales.
It’s time for a new generation of leadership in the Senedd, and Kiera is exactly the person to deliver it."
Malcolm Phillips, Dinas Powys Community Councillor
"During the run up to the election I had the privilege of meeting Kiera Marshall who was the Plaid Candidate standing in Cardiff West. We worked closely sharing various ideas for our respective constituencies during campaigning and we both achieved excellent results at the election.
Earlier this year Kiera co-organised the Splott by election and again we both worked together canvassing, door knocking, and letterbox leafleting. She worked long hours supporting the candidate and in all kinds of weather.
Kiera has helped hugely in a campaign I am currently organising ( Access for All ) in my local community for Eastbrook Railway Station in Dinas Powys.
She is hard working and committed and is standing as a candidate in the Caerdydd Penarth constituency in the Senedd elections in 2026 and I give her my total support."
Dr Radha Nair-Roberts, Local Member and Disabled Activist
"I was first impressed by Kiera when she stood as Plaid’s candidate for Cardiff West in the 2024 General Election. Her ability, enthusiasm and knowledge of local issues stood out above the other candidates. She was only thwarted when the full might of UK Labour was thrown behind their parachuted London candidate.
Thankfully Kiera took the loss on the chin and has continued to work tirelessly to represent Cardiff West constituents. As a seriously disabled person it was good to find a sympathetic ear after UK Labour announced callous, incomprehensible cuts to PIP. Kiera has written passionately about the plight of fellow PIP recipients and vowed to help fight the injustice.
Kiera would make a fantastic Member of the Senedd presenting Cardiff and Penarth. She is passionate, and cares about her local community."
Ben Kitchener, Local Member and Ex-Labour Member
"While still a campaigner and member of the Labour party in the General Election in 2024, I came across what I believe to be an achievement that is not recognised nearly enough – a young woman candidate managed to get a 13% swing from Labour to Plaid Cymru in a traditionally safe seat, simultaneously offering a message of hope and proving that young candidates cannot be considered unsafe bets that voters might criticise for a lack of experience.
In the face of constrained resources, I watched an organic campaign highlight how far we can go in promoting a more diverse set of politicians in the future. Kiera Marshall’s story was so inspiring that I reached out to her after the election to talk about her campaign experience. I was even more impressed and taken aback after we had met at the Woodville in Cardiff – I could see not only someone who has a whole wealth of fresh ideas to take to the Senedd, but someone with genuine leadership qualities.
It was Kiera who convinced me –a staunch and stubborn Labour member - to finally cross the floor and join Plaid Cymru. Kiera Marshall represents the future of the party. Firmly committed to the fundamental values of standing up for Wales, she also can inspire and reach across to those voters that Plaid will need to win with Cardiff. With Kiera at the top of the list for the new Caerdydd Penarth constituency, she will be able to engage young people, more women, and a myriad of dissatisfied Labour voters looking for fresh candidates representing a truly fresh start for Wales."
Carmen Smith, Local Member and Member of the House of Lords
"Kiera ran an exceptional campaign in Cardiff West for the 2024 Westminster elections. She exceeded all expectations by increasing the Plaid Cymru vote share by over 12%.
She tirelessly knocked thousands of doors throughout the constituency, come rain or shine. Those conversations resulted in 9,423 people putting their trust in her vision for our capital city.”
“I am delighted to be supporting her nomination to lead the Plaid Cymru list for the 2026 Senedd elections in Caerdydd Penarth. Her ability to connect with local people would be an asset to the Senedd. I hope fellow members also support her nomination.”
Nick Yeo, Cardiff Member and Host of Welsh Language Podcast 'Sgwrsio'
"I first met Kiera at a Palestinian march. It's been incredibly important for me to see those involved in politics standing against genocide and seeing Kiera so involved has been great.
I also know Kiera has been active as well with the Welsh language both supporting it and learning it herself. Showing she is someone of action.
Both of these are close to my heart and therefore Kiera has my support."
Tegid Roberts, Local Member and Economist
"I’ve known Kiera for a number of years and have always been impressed by her diligence, work ethic and persistence.
As an economist and policy researcher by training she’s an excellent candidate that understands the problems Wales has and understands what’s required to improve our country.
She’s an excellent candidate and will make a fantastic Senedd member."
"I first met Kiera at a Plaid Cymru activist event she co-organised in Grangetown. I’ve since met her at a number of other campaigns - from marching for a fourth Welsh-medium secondary school in Cardiff to passionately speaking at a Cymdeithas yr Iaith rally in support of a stronger Welsh Education Bill.
Kiera is not only a committed Welsh learner but also an advocate for the language and our communities.
I’m happy to offer her my endorsement."
Joseff Gnagbo, Chairman of Cymdeithas yr Iaith
