Access to GP surgeries is extremely important in supporting patients, but also alleviating pressures on Welsh hospitals. Yet under the Labour Government in Wales, in 2012 Wales had 473 practices, but as of December 2023, this had decreased to 374. BMA Cymru Wales’ ‘Save our Surgeries’ campaign is calling on the Labour Government to ensure…
Responding to Pembrokeshire Council taking legal action over Withyhedge landfill site, operated by a subsidiary of the company that gave Vaughan Gething £200,000, Paul Davies MS, Shadow Minister for West Wales, said: “The misery that this company has inflicted on our communities must come to an end. “Withyhedge landfill is ruining people’s lives, and the…
Responding to the news that more than 1,150 drivers were caught breaking the 20mph speed limit in Wales in April, Natasha Asghar MS, Shadow Transport Minister, said: “This ridiculous law from Labour has been a disaster from the start. “The massive public opposition to this policy has only grown since its inception and these fines…
Responding to the record-breaking petition against Labour’s 20mph speed limit scheme being debated on May 22, Natasha Asghar MS, Shadow Transport Minister, said: “Labour’s barmy blanket 20mph speed limit is sadly here to stay and regardless of Labour’s recent PR tour claiming things will change it is apparent that nothing will change. “That is why…
Responding to his contribution during Spokesperson’s Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Tom Giffard MS, Shadow Education Minister, said: “Its an issue that won’t go away, the First Minister has not been sufficiently forthcoming with the evidence presented to the Covid Inquiry, “The deleted messages in question appear to relate directly to exam preparations…
Marking 25 years of devolution to Wales, Andrew RT Davies MS, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, said: “Devolution to Wales has sadly been a missed opportunity. “The Senedd has the powers to improve people’s lives, but too often is focused on nation building and now is set on creating even more politicians, when what Wales…
Responding to Vaughan Gething confirming he sent a message saying he would delete messages to avoid being captured by the FOI Act, Andrew RT Davies MS, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, said: “In this murky affair, there are still several questions to answer. “Gething claims that he was not deliberately deleting messages about Welsh Government…
Commenting on the news that six A&E departments across Wales have been declared as under “extreme pressure” or ‘red alert’, The hospitals affected include the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant, Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil and the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. The health board is urging people to consider alternative treatment options…
Responding to the Senedd Committee’s report on ‘Rail Services and Transport for Wales’ Performance’, Natasha Asghar MS, Shadow Transport Minister, said: “This damning report says it all, after Labour’s infrastructure investment has ballooned to more than £1billion, the performance from TfW simply hasn’t been good enough. “With TfW also being bailed out by the Labour…
Responding to the news that school safety procedures are being reviewed across Wales after two teachers and a pupil were stabbed, Tom Giffard MS, Shadow Education Minister, said: “After the shocking news last week at Ysgol Dyffryn Amman, a review of safety procedures by councils is a sensible and welcome move. “Schools should be a…
