Welsh Conservatives to launch alternative proposal for farm subsidies at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair Friday, 22 November, 2024 At the Royal Welsh Winter Fair on Monday, the Welsh Conservatives will announce their proposed Welsh Farming and Countryside Scheme (WFCS) following an extensive consultation process. This initiative, led by Shadow Rural Affairs Minister James Evans MS, is designed to be an alternative to the current Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS). It promises to address the specific challenges faced by Welsh... Senedd News
Funding is needed to protect jobs and diversify Cardiff Airport 15th October 2024 Over the summer, the Welsh Government announced a proposed funding package of £205m over a decade for Cardiff Airport. Cardiff Airport insists the funding is... Senedd News
Unemployment up in Wales, Labour’s NI rise will make matters worse 15th October 2024 Commenting on the latest labour market statistics for Wales revealing a significant and rapid rise in unemployment to 4.8%, now the highest rate in the UK... Senedd News
Ongoing roadworks continues to cause mass disruption 14th October 2024 Responding to the news that residents around the Heads of the Valleys road, where road works have been ongoing for years, have experienced extensive ongoing... Senedd News
Welsh Conservatives bring forward Welsh Parliament debate to improve reading performance 14th October 2024 In Wales, 20% of children in Wales are functionally illiterate at the time they enter secondary school, an absolutely staggering figure. This is all whilst PISA... Senedd News
Welsh Conservatives bring forward Welsh Parliament debate to save council-owned farms 14th October 2024 Council-owned farms play a valuable contribution in supporting food production and enabling young entrants into farming across Wales. Despite the fantastic... Senedd News
Unsustainable: £540m budget shortfall for Welsh councils 14th October 2024 Responding to the BBC’s analysis, that Welsh councils will have to find at least £540 million to plug budget shortfalls as Labour ministers in the Senedd... Senedd News
Welsh Conservatives bring forward Welsh Parliament debate to improve reading performance 11th October 2024 In Wales, 20% of children in Wales are functionally illiterate at the time they enter secondary school, an absolutely staggering figure. This is all whilst PISA... Senedd News
No relief for beleaguered motorists in South Wales 11th October 2024 Responding to the Labour Transport Minister's written statement on the progress of implementing the Burns Report recommendations, Natasha Asghar MS, Welsh... Senedd News
Welsh Conservatives bring forward Welsh Parliament debate to save council-owned farms 11th October 2024 Council-owned farms play a valuable contribution in supporting food production and enabling young entrants into farming across Wales. Despite the fantastic... Senedd News
