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image captionHappier times: Leanne Wood celebrates winning Rhondda at the 2016 Welsh election
Plaid Cymru's aim to reach beyond its heartlands took a "big step back" in the Senedd election, the woman who lost her Rhondda seat to Labour has said.
Ex-Plaid leader Leanne Wood said the party needs a new strategy to win ground in south and north east Wales.
She said the party's goal of Welsh independence would be "difficult to achieve" if it only polls well in areas it has traditionally gained support.
Ms Wood said she would stay in public life "in some form, some way".