ADAM Price is poised to make a dramatic comeback to Welsh politics, saying he feels he still has "unfinished business", three years after standing down as MP.

Speaking exclusively to the Guardian, Mr Price claimed there was "a vacuum" of ideas in Wales and pledged: “I will do my utmost to meet the massive challenge facing us all.”

And he speaking of his likely return he joked: “It’s not really up there with Shane Williams’s comeback for the Lions, is it? But I suppose it’s a comeback of sorts.”

Mr Price, the Tycroes miner’s son who represented Carmarthenshire East & Dinefwr at Westminster from 2001- 2010, has put his name forward for what could be a one-horse race to replace long-serving Assembly Member Rhodri Glyn Thomas who recently an nounced he would not be seeking re-election in 2016.

It was confirmed today (Wednesday) that prior to the close of nominations on Monday, June 10, Mr Price, 44, was among four potential candidates who had submitted an applica tion for consideration as Plaid’s chosen representa tive to defend the seat.

Plaid councillor Sian Thomas, the election’s designated returning of ficer, revealed the other three potential candidates had withdrawn, leaving party members to decide whether they want to select Mr Price or restart the nomination process.

Members have been informed that two selection meetings will take place on July 4 and July 11.

Mr Price stood down as MP before the 2010 election in order to pursue studies in the US. During his colourful Westminster career he famously tried to impeach Tony Blair for war crimes.

Speaking exclusively to the Guardian, Mr Price said: "It was not an easy decision in the sense that I had to be sure in my own mind that now was the right time to re-enter political life.

"Basically, it was a question of whether I wanted to put my shoulder to the wheel again. In the end I was able to look my father and mother in the eye and say: 'Yes, I have to put my shoulder to the wheel once again’.

"Being a public representative is such a huge responsibility that this was not a decision that could be taken lightly. I've never done anything in half-measures - I don't believe in running on empty- and felt it was important to refresh my batteries which is, in effect, what I have been doing over the past three years.

"At the end of the day it's a calling and I felt there was only one answer to give. I understand that others have withdrawn their nominations but I never take these things for granted and fully understand that party members must decide whether to select me or re-open nominations.

"Ultimately, I look at Wales, Carmarthenshire, Ammanford and other parts of the constituency and feel there's a huge job of work to do to transform our country and there are many tools we need to use - politics being a pretty important one.

"There's a vacuum of ideas in Wales and hopefully I can bring a bit of inspiration to help us meet the massive challenge facing us all.

"So, yes, I do feel there is unfinished business as well as a huge opportunity to help shape the future of Wales."