PLAID Cymru’s Simon Thomas AM has accused UKIP of wanting to divide Wales, and warned that the party’s desire to leave the European Union would be “devastating” for the Welsh economy.

Mr Thomas said that UKIP’s regressive policies threatened to set Wales back decades - both socially and economically - and pointed out that their economic agenda and rejection of diversity was reminiscent of the Thatcher era.

He added that this stood in stark contrast with Plaid Cymru’s positive agenda not only for a strong Welsh economy and public services, but also for our nation’s place within a reformed and improved European Union which brings many benefits to Wales.

Mr Thomas said“The choice facing the people of Wales on May 5th is one between unity and disunity.

“With the Tories set to face a civil war over the European question and Labour already experiencing one over just about everything, UKIP’s policies added to the mix threaten a weak economy and a divided Wales.”