Welsh Labour’s proposal for enhanced devolution promises more powers for Wales, but critics argue that the track record of Welsh Labour governance raises serious doubts about the effectiveness of such a move. Despite claims of improved devolution, concerns persist over the state of education, healthcare, transportation, and infrastructure in Wales. The Welsh Labour’s vision of…
Residents Urged to Reevaluate Support for Labour Amidst Toll Proposal Concerns In light of emerging toll proposals, residents are encouraged to reassess their allegiance to the Labour party. There is growing apprehension that another Labour government would further strain the finances of the working class, particularly with the introduction of road tolls alongside existing taxes…
Responding to new expectations on health boards to ensure patients in A&E are seen by “clinical decision-makers” within an hour of arrival and a “zero tolerance” for people sending more than 12 hours in a department, Russell George MS, Welsh Conservative Shadow Health Minister said: “These expectations from the Labour Government ring hollow without the…
Commenting on Vaughan Gething’s election as Welsh Labour leader, Andrew RT Davies MS, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, said: “The people of Wales need a Welsh Government that delivers on their priorities. “Many in Labour and in the nationalist media are unwilling to accept Gething’s victory, just like they didn’t accept Brexit, and will try…
Commenting on the news that women in Wales are waiting the longest in the UK at almost 10 years for an endometriosis diagnosis, a year longer than in 2020, Russell George MS, Welsh Conservative Shadow Health Minister said: “Ten-year waits in our Welsh NHS are completely unacceptable, let alone for such a painful and life-impacting…
Responding to the First Minister claiming surprise at the reaction to his 20mph speed limit, Natasha Asghar MS, Shadow Transport Minister, said: “The reaction from the public to Labour’s barmy 20mph speed limit should have come as no surprise to the First Minister if he actually listened to the public. “However, he and his Lycra-clad…
Commenting following his exchange with Vaughan Gething at likely his final oral question session as Labour’s Economy Minister, Paul Davies MS, Welsh Conservative Shadow Economy Minister said: “Next week, Labour’s Vaughan Gething could be the new First Minister of Wales. He has spent the last 3 years as Wales’ Economy Minister, so it’s right we…
Responding to Vaughan Gething’s refusal to answer 12 Written Questions regarding Gilestone Farm, Andrew RT Davies MS, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives said: “The people of Wales deserve answers, especially when it becomes clear that millions of taxpayers’ cash has been wasted on what is effectively the world’s most expensive birds’ nest. “Following Mark Drakeford’s…
The taxpayer is footing an additional bill of £500,000 for the Rhondda Cynon Taf Eisteddfod and the Eisteddfod Urdd, courtesy of the Welsh Government. This begs the question: is this additional expenditure simply adding to the already substantial sum taxpayers contribute annually to the Eisteddfod? In 2023 alone, taxpayers shelled out £1 million to purportedly…
Responding to the news that a final report into the future of the Wales Air Ambulance has recommended the closure of Caernarfon and Welshpool bases, Russell George MS, Shadow Health Minister, said: “This is worrying news for the communities across rural Wales who rely on the specialised services of the Wales Air Ambulance. “Communities in…
