Across Wales, Labour’s anti-motorist agenda and lacklustre transport policies are not fit for purpose and are holding Wales back. In the Senedd today (17/04/24), the Welsh Conservatives brought forward a motion regarding Labour’s failed transport policies and have called on the Labour Government to scrap their road building ban, and scrap 20mph speed limits. Commenting…
Across Wales, Labour’s anti-motorist agenda and lacklustre transport policies are not fit for purpose and are holding Wales back. In the Senedd this afternoon (17/04/24), the Welsh Conservatives are bringing forward a Senedd motion regarding Labour’s failed transport policies, and will call on the Labour Government to scrap their road building ban, and scrap 20mph…
Responding to the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales deciding against appointing former Labour Council Leader James Goudie KC to conduct the review into political bias at the Ombudsman’s office, Sam Rowlands MS, Shadow Minister for Local Government, said: “This is the right decision from the Ombudsman, who risked undermining the probe with this appointment. “It…
James Goudie KC will no longer conduct an independent review into social media posts made by an officer at the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales after concerns were voiced about the barrister’s ties to the Labour party. Goudie, who has been head of chambers at 11KBW for almost three decades, was set to lead an…
Commenting after the vote on the Infrastructure (Wales) Bill in the Senedd this evening, Janet Finch-Saunders MS, Shadow Climate Change Minister, said: “Tonight, Labour and Plaid voted for a bill that is in complete conflict with the core aims to deliver a streamlined and unified process for large scale infrastructure projects. “Whilst they have chosen…
Responding to claims from the First Minister that TfW is the best-performing operator in Wales when it comes to punctuality, Natasha Asghar MS, Shadow Transport Minister, said: “Considering TfW’s record I was astounded to hear the new First Minister stand up today for the first time in his new role and attempt to champion TfW’s…
Responding to the review of proposed timetable changes by Transport for Wales, Natasha Asghar MS, Shadow Transport Minister, said: “I very much hope that the vast amount of taxpayers’ money; £125 million, handed over by the Welsh Labour Government to bail out TfW, will actually deliver the much-needed improvements to transport services across Wales. With…
Across Wales, Labour’s anti-motorist agenda and lacklustre transport policies are not fit for purpose and are holding Wales back. In the Senedd next Wednesday (17/04/24), the Welsh Conservatives are bringing forward a Senedd motion regarding Labour’s failed transport policies, and will call on the Labour Government to scrap their road building ban, and scrap 20mph…
Amidst revelations that Cardiff Airport stands as the sole entity among the UK’s top 30 airports to suffer a decline in passenger numbers between 2022 and 2023, concerns deepen over its financial sustainability under the stewardship of the Labour Welsh Government. While counterparts experience growth, Cardiff Airport moves in the opposite trajectory, potentially draining taxpayer…
Responding to the news that unions and headteachers’ representatives reacted angrily to Labour’s Education Minister’s comments on improving teachers’ workload, conditions and pay, Laura Anne Jones MS, Shadow Education Minister, said: “Education is in crisis in Wales and working conditions for teachers are driving the system to breaking point. “It isn’t free to deliver a…
