Criticism of Labour’s latest announcement that cherry picks data from a wider picture in an attempt to dress up their failures as successes. Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Education, Natasha Asghar MS, highlighted that in reality Labour’s record in education over the past 26 years has seen – 20% of students leaving primary school…
Labour’s 26-year failure: Welsh students pay the price for falling standards. Following Spokesperson’s Questions to Labour Education Secretary, Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Education, Natasha Asghar MS highlighted the Labour Government’s appalling record on education and the recent Estyn report which reveals that too many students are not reaching their full potential when it…
Following Spokesperson’s Questions to Labour’s Cabinet Secretary for Local Government & Housing, Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Local Government & Housing, Laura Anne Jones MS, has highlighted the inflated salaries of Council Chief Executives in Wales, some of whom are earning more than G7 leaders. Commenting after her Spokesperson’s Questions, Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet…
Yesterday, the Welsh Conservatives tabled a motion in the Senedd, urging the Welsh Labour Government to take decisive action on solar energy policy to protect agricultural land and ensure a sustainable energy future for Wales. Agricultural land is essential to feeding the nation and allowing solar panel developments on fertile farmland threatens Wales’s food security. Solar…
The above photograph shows tarmac dumped at the Ynys Sports Field, then after Storm Burt, the tarmac washed into the Cwmbach Community Wetlands A Church Village man who failed to attend a Fly-tipping Enforcement interview has been fined almost £1000 in his absence at Merthyr Magistrates Court. William Jones of Station Road, Church Village had…
A new consultation launched on 11 June 2025 has raised eyebrows across Wales, as the Welsh Government seeks public feedback on school transport rules, just months before the May 2026 Senedd election. Critics are questioning the motives behind the timing, accusing ministers of reacting under pressure following mounting public outrage and damning criticism from watchdogs….
Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf — A storm is brewing in Rhondda Cynon Taf—not just in the skies, but in the homes and hearts of parents facing the consequences of school transport cuts imposed without proper consultation. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1211655150190004 In February 2024, Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council approved sweeping changes to its Home-to-School Transport Policy, cutting discretionary…
Responding to Labour’s spending review, which includes £445 million for rail spending for Wales, the Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Transport points out that this figure is far from the generous investment Labour claims. During Control Periods 5 and 6, the UK Government invested £750 million and £350 million in Welsh rail infrastructure, respectively—figures that easily…
The latest labour market statistics for Wales, covering May 2025, revealed that Wales’ employment rate remains the lowest in Britain, at 72.2%. Economic inactivity remains the highest in Britain, at 24.2%. Welsh Conservatives lay blame at the UK and Welsh Labour Governments at both ends of the M4, who have made life difficult for employers…
Labour’s own 20mph figures point to economic DISASTE The 20mph speed limit cost YOU *£33 MILLION* to implement. Furthermore, according to Labour’s own Explanatory Memorandum, the Welsh economy is expected to be hit by up to £8.9 billion. Scrap 20mph now! Millions wasted by this Labour Government
