MP who assaulted his wife should step down 'immediately', says Plaid chief

Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price called to police warning MP for assaulting wife to step down 'immediately'.

Jonathan Edwards, the MP for Carmarthen East and Dinefwr, said he would not join the Welsh Nationalist Party in Westminster just two days after it controversially had the whip restored.

It had been suspended since July 2020, but on Thursday the party said it was readmitted to its group of Westminster.

His ex-wife Emma Edwards said she was 'appalled' by the decision - saying it sent the message 'that survivors of domestic abuse don't matter ".

On Saturday, Mr. Edwards dec unfortunately he would not join his party's group in Westminster to allow for a "calm period of reflection".

Party leader Adam Price then called on him to resign from his position. deputy and to quit the party altogether, as he promised that a review of the party's disciplinary procedures would be carried out as soon as possible. "emergency".

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Price said in a statement posted on Twitter: 'As stated, I strongly believe that Jonathan Edwards cannot continue to represent Plaid Cymru at Westminster and should resign immediately ."

"I also call on Jonathan Edwards to leave the party," the leader added. "His actions do not represent our values ​​and his position as an MP sends the wrong message to victims of domestic violence in the Wales and beyond."

Police were called to their couple's home in May 2020. ..