“THAT’S QUITE A TASK!”
Plaid Cymru demands explanation for vaccine figures that fall short of promised target
Responding to figures released today by Public Health Wales that show just...
Hospital waiting time figures in Wales ‘worst on record’
Figures released today (January 21) show that some 530,371 patients were – by the end of November 2020 – waiting to start treatment are...
Covid vaccinations are a national disgrace
Andrew RT Davies MS – the Shadow Minister for Health – has said that upsetting reports on broadcast media indicating numbers of over-80s are...
Covid vaccination are a national disgrace.
Referring to a news story that housebound 84-year-old Swansea woman has been told she may have to wait up to two months to have...
“DEEP DISAPPOINTMENT” DECISION WASN’T TAKEN SOONER
Plaid Cymru asks Education Minister to "think again" on introducing "undue stress" with mock exams
Following the announcement by the Education Minister that end of...
Grade assessment announcement highlights limitations of online learning
Commenting on the announcement today (January 20) that teachers will decide GCSE, AS, and A-level grades in Wales after a system replacing end-of-year exams...
“The sooner this debilitating disorder can be properly defined, the sooner...
Plaid Cymru calls for guidance to help navigate benefits, insurance and early retirement options for those with long covid
Plaid Cymru has called for a...
Welsh Lib Dems welcome hopeful news that asylum seekers will start...
Welsh Liberal Democrats have welcomed the statement by the Home Office that they are intending to move all of the asylum seekers at Penally...
LEADER OF PLAID CYMRU DEMANDS ANSWERS FROM FM ON WALES’ VACCINE...
"It's not an unreasonable question"
The Leader of Plaid Cymru, Adam Price MS, has demanded a "coherent, clear answer" to the question of why Wales...
Wales paying the price for lack of vaccine preparedness
During First Minister’s Question’s today (January 19), Paul Davies MS – the Leader of the Opposition in the Welsh Parliament questioned the readiness of...
‘Lack of strategy’ harming vaccine rollout
During Plenary today (January 19), Andrew RT Davies MS questioned the Health Minister over the Welsh Government's Covid vaccination plan, and said a lack...
More confusing and contradictory messaging from Welsh Government ministers over Covid...
Andrew RT Davies MS – the Shadow Health Minister – has said that contradictory messaging from the Welsh Government is likely to lead to...
‘Angry’ First Minister slams ‘cruel’ benefit cut
Tens of thousands of Mid and West Wales families will be poorer, under Tory plan
A UK government policy to cut universal credit by £20...
National Rural Crime Taskforce for Wales calls following appalling livestock attack
Following allegations of a serious dog attack on livestock over the weekend, the Welsh Shadow Minister for Climate Change, Energy and Rural Affairs –...
First Minister’s comments on Welsh vaccine rollout “very frustrating” says Plaid
The First Minister's comments on the slowness of the Welsh vaccine roll-out is "very frustrating", Plaid Cymru Shadow Health Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth MS...
Carmarthenshire Residents With Inflation Busting Tax Rise During Pandemic
An inflation busting tax rise has been recommend for hard pressed Carmarthenshire households by Plaid Cymru Councillors.
As part of their Council budget consultation for...
Shocking doubling-down from First Minister over vaccine rollout
The First Minister has admitted on Radio 4’s Today programme that the vaccination scheme in Wales is not fit for purpose.
He said that Wales...
Welsh Conservatives renew calls for university fee reductions
Commenting on the news that the Welsh Government has announced £40 million for students facing financial hardship, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Education, Skills...
Plaid Cymru responds to announcement on extra funding for students
Plaid Cymru Shadow Minister for Post-16 Education, Bethan Sayed MS said,
"I welcome the announcement of extra funding for students – I myself called for...
Plaid Cymru criticises conflicting approaches from UK and ‘Welsh’ Labour
The leader of the Labour party must "reflect on what Labour is doing in government in Wales" as he presses for an independent inquiry...
“Independence only way forward” after Westminster funding grab says Plaid Cymru
Plaid Cymru Westminster parliamentary leader, Liz Saville Roberts MP said,
"First a power grab now a funding grab. Hot on the heels of the ruinous...
Shadow Education Minister says students and teachers must have certainty and...
The Shadow Education Minister – Suzy Davies MS – has said that each day that passes shortens the odds for externally set and marked...
Shadow Health Minister calls for more Armed Forces to assist in...
Andrew RT Davies MS – the Shadow Health Minister – is calling for more of the Armed Forces to be brought in under the...
Welsh Government playing catch-up over community pharmacy Covid vaccination rollout
Community Pharmacy Wales (CPW) has highlighted the failings of the Welsh Government to engage with pharmacies in the delivery of the Covid vaccine rollout.
CPW...
Welsh Government must deliver an independent review of the Rural Development...
The Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Climate Change, Energy and Rural Affairs – Janet Finch-Saunders MS – has reiterated her calls for an independent...
“A BROKEN RECORD WON’T SAVE A BROKEN UNION”
Plaid Cymru slams new paper as "yesterday's ideas"
Responding to a paper 'We, the people: The Case for Radical Federalism' written by a group of...
Covid vaccination booking line struggling
Suzy Davies MS – the Shadow Minister for Education and Member for South Wales West – has written an urgent question to the Health...
Report highlights ‘insufficient scrutiny’ of Rent Smart Wales
A report highlighting serious concerns about Rent Smart Wales – the nation’s registration and licensing authority for the private rented sector – has been...
Worrying discrepancies over vaccination figures
There are worrying discrepancies in the speed of the Covid vaccine rollout between Wales and Northern Ireland, despite the programmes beginning on the same...
Carmarthenshire Council receive £18 million for Covid-19 costs
The Welsh Labour Government have provided in excess of £18 million to support Carmarthenshire Council with related costs to tackling Coronavirus and loss of...
STOP “INSURMOUNTABLE” PAYWALL
Plaid Cymru renews calls to stop Welsh rugby fans being priced out of watching the game
Plaid Cymru has renewed calls to stop Welsh rugby...
Government urged to clarify Six Nations broadcast rights
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have renewed their calls for the Six Nations tournament to remain available on terrestrial television.
Reports indicate that a deal between...
“Questions need to be answered” on Mohamud Hassan’s death says Plaid...
Plaid Leader backs family's calls for independent investigation
Only an independent investigation will answer questions surrounding the death of Mohamud Hassan hours after his release...
Welsh Conservatives call for a ramp up in vaccinations
Following First Minister’s Questions yesterday (January 12), in which Paul Davies MS – the Leader of the Opposition in the Welsh Parliament – raised...
Report highlights ‘insufficient scrutiny’ of Rent Smart Wales
A report highlighting serious concerns about Rent Smart Wales – the nation’s registration and licensing authority for the private rented sector – has been...
“WE NEED A STEP UP IN PACE IF WE’RE TO WIN...
Adam Price MS calls for more urgency in vaccination rollout
Adam Price MS, Leader of Plaid Cymru, has today called for a "real step up"...
Failure to appoint a Vaccines Minister will hamper rollout of Covid...
Reacting to the publication yesterday (January 11) by the Welsh Government’s long-awaited plan to deliver Covid vaccinations in Wales, Paul Davies MS – the...
Introduction of “Orange Markets” Welcomed
The Welsh Government's decision to allow dedicated TB-restricted marts to run in high TB areas in Wales for at least 12 months has been welcomed.
It...
“MAE POBL EISIAU GWYBOD PRYD Y GALLEN NHW DDERBYN Y BRECHLYN”
Plaid Cymru yn galw am y tryloywder mwyaf posibl i feithrin ymddiriedaeth, a chwestiynu'r system apwyntiadau mewn llythyr agored at y Gweinidog Iechyd
Mewn llythyr...
“PEOPLE SIMPLY WANT TO KNOW WHEN THEY MIGHT RECEIVE THE VACCINE”
Plaid Cymru calls for maximum transparency to build trust, and queries appointment system in open letter to Health Minister
In an open letter to the...
Covid vaccinations for special school staff welcomed by Welsh Conservatives
Shadow Minister for Education, Suzy Davies MS, has welcomed the move to vaccinate staff working in special schools, saying:
"This is welcome news for the...
Financial impact of the pandemic ‘acutely felt’ by the hospitality business...
Russell George MS – the Shadow Minister for Economy, Business, and Infrastructure – has warned that businesses and their employees are in danger of...
More needed to ensure a quicker and smoother vaccine roll out...
More resources and better planning are urgently needed to ensure a quicker and fairer roll out of the Covid vaccination Welsh Liberal Democrats have...
“Completely incomprehensible that Welsh Government is leaving universities to make their...
Plaid Cymru MS Helen Mary Jones is calling on the Welsh Government to issue students with advice
Plaid Cymru Shadow Minister for Post-16 Education, Helen...
: Tighter lockdown restrictions for Wales
The lockdown in Wales has been extended, the current restrictions will be strengthened and schools are likely to be shut until February half term.
First...
Shadow Education Minister comments on extension of school closures
Suzy Davies MS – the Shadow Education Minister – has said that while the announcement that Welsh schools will remain closed until half-term, unless...
Plaid Cymru responds to announcement on school closures
Plaid Cymru Shadow Minister for Education, Sian Gwenllian MS said,
"Clear leadership is now needed from the Welsh Government, with a proper focus on the...
Plaid Cymru calls for greater transparency on vaccination programme progress
Plaid Cymru Shadow Minister for Health, Rhun ap Iorwerth MS said,
"It's worrying that the system to invite people for their vaccinations isn't able to...
Shadow Health Minister concerned over ‘massive’ 1,900 percent jump in Covid...
Welsh Conservative health spokesperson Andrew RT Davies MS has reacted to a document that shows 95 patients contracted Covid-19 while receiving treatment at Wrexham...
Vaccination targets must be introduced, monitored, and met in Wales
Ahead of the latest Wales’ Covid-19 vaccination figures to be released today (January 7), the Shadow Minister for Health – Andrew RT Davies MS...
