Labour’s investment summit launched today in an attempt to attract investment to Wales has been criticised by the Welsh Conservatives, who argue that the Welsh Labour Government’s own policies are stifling growth and holding Wales back. Commenting, Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Samuel Kurtz MS , said: “This summit is nothing more…
This evening, the Senedd has supported a Welsh Conservative motion that said the UK Government is failing to deliver for the people of Wales. Welsh Conservatives, Plaid Cymru, the Lib Dem and Independents all supported the motion. Labour voted against. The vote was won by 25 to 24 votes. Commenting after the debate, Welsh Conservative Shadow…
Member of the Senedd for the Vale of Clwyd, and Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism, Sport, and North Wales, Gareth Davies, has issued a firm warning that proposals for a UK-wide Wealth Tax, now being championed by Plaid Cymru, the Green Party, and encouraged by several Welsh Labour politicians, would ultimately damage Wales’ economy…
After weeks of Labour’s chaotic policy floating and tax-rise briefings, which have already damaged the economy, the Chancellor finally delivered her Budget today. Last year, Rachel Reeves hit the economy with higher taxes and refused to get welfare spending under control. Now this year, there is so much chaos within this failing Labour Government that…
Dear friends, The chancellor’s been sat down for about half an hour now having delivered her devastating budget. While our team is still busily crunching the numbers, I wanted to give you my first reaction to Rachel Reeves’ measures and to ask for your help in fighting back. Reeves spoke for just over an hour and…
It is not helping when Rhondda Cynon Taf Council cuts School Transport Save School Transport RCT Group had a meeting with the Welsh Government Transport on Monday, 17th November. This meeting was very positive. We have so many questions for them we could only do 5. However they have agreed for us to forward the…
The Welsh Government have announced their provisional settlement for local councils, which includes an average rise of 2.7%, with a range of increases between 2.3% and 4.3% for each of Wales’ 22 local authorities. The Welsh Conservatives have made clear our plans to cut waste across government, address the fact that some councils are sitting…
Thrive Renewables plc, a UK-based renewable energy company, has announced the upcoming construction of Abergorki Wind Farm on Mynydd Maerdy, above the Rhondda Valley, which is expected to start in 2026.As part of the project, Thrive has committed to a Community Benefit Fundproviding £50,000 annually for local projects, with an advance payment of£100,000 at the…
The latest labour market statistics for Wales, covering September 2025, revealed that Wales’ unemployment rate has risen again to 5.7%, levels not seen since 2015 and a considerable rise on last month’s 4.9%. Wales’ employment figures have also fallen and Wales continues to have the highest economic inactivity rate in Great Britain. The Welsh Conservatives…
The Welsh Conservatives have criticised reports that the UK Labour Government plans to introduce a pay-per-mile tax for car owners. According to reports, the Chancellor is considering new road pricing measures to help plug a growing hole in public finances caused by Labour’s reckless spending. Electric vehicle (EV) drivers will reportedly be affected, with proposals…
