Responding to the news that vulnerable people could be worst hit by planned cuts to the Welsh Government budget, Gareth Davies MS, Welsh Conservative Shadow Social Care Minister said: “The Labour Government’s cuts to childcare in Wales will have a massive impact on parents hoping to return to full time work. “By cutting the budget…
Responding to the news that a bus company has been slammed after cutting a pick-up point from its regular route due to the new 20-mph default speed limit, Natasha Asghar MS, Shadow Transport Minister, said: “Every week now we are seeing disastrous consequences of Labour’s blanket 20mph speed limit. “The impact of this policy on…
Brofiscin Quarry, situated in Groesfaen, Rhondda Cynon Taf, stands as the sole location officially designated as contaminated land. This site, utilized for approximately seven years for the disposal of hazardous waste, notably polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), underwent capping in 2011. Despite these measures, concerns persist regarding the ongoing status of this former waste dump. Residents may…
Responding to the news that a new blanket 20mph protest convoy is planned for North Wales to highlight the impact of the policy during tourism seasons, Natasha Asghar MS, Shadow Transport Minister, said: “Labour Ministers continue to ignore the public’s valid concerns on their blanket 20mph policy. “The disastrous blanket speed limit will have a…
The Labour Welsh Government made the decision to cut business rates relief in their 2024-25 draft budget from 75% to 40% for the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors. In England, business rates relief will remain at 75% for the next financial year and the Welsh Government are receiving the consequential funding to continue with the…
Responding to allegations of a stitch-up in the Labour leadership contest, the Shadow Minister for Social Partnership, said: “The murky relationship between Labour and the unions has serious implications for everyone in Wales. “This process will eventually determine who will be the next First Minister of Wales, and allegations of a stitch up will raise…
Commenting on the news that nesting ospreys have halted the Labour Welsh Government’s Gilestone farm plans, James Evans MS, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Mid Wales said: “The purchase of Gilestone Farm should never have happened in the first place. “Conservation concerns were raised early on in this process, as were concerns about the purchase…
After tens of thousands of people signed our petition to put a stop to public sector golden goodbyes, we hand-delivered it to the treasury this week. In December, our investigation found that civil servants were paid a staggering £150 million in exit payments in 2022. Covered in the Daily Mail, these figures show that ministers,…
Labour’s costly consultations should not be covering non-devolved areas Responding to the recommendation from PHW that would introduce driving restrictions for young drivers, Natasha Asghar MS, Shadow Transport Minister, said: “Public Health Wales should not be looking or commenting on this non-devolved issue. This is nothing more than a waste of time and taxpayers’ money,…
Responding to the Welsh Government calling four-weekly bin collections ‘appropriate’, Andrew RT Davies MS, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, said: “The Labour Government’s attitude towards local services stinks. “The Minister sees no problem with four-weekly bin collections because it’s Labour and Plaid’s underfunding of councils which is causing services to be cut back in the…
