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
Has line reopening artificially boosted TFW performance? 7th October 2024 The closure of the Treherbert line last year may have artificially boosted this year's improvement figures. The line was closed for major engineering works for... Senedd News
October 7th one year on 7th October 2024 Commenting one year on from the October 7th attacks in Israel, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, Andrew RT Davies MS said: “We must stand united in support of... Senedd News
Expanded cancer tests positive, but NHS waits still too long 7th October 2024 Commenting on the reduction in bowel home test screening age from 51 to 50, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Health, Sam Rowlands MS said: “This is a... Senedd News
Labour not doing enough to combat illiteracy in Welsh schools 4th October 2024 In Plenary this week (02/10/24) when questioned by Tom Giffard, the Minister said: “I want to be really clear with you, though, that phonics is an absolute... Senedd News
New medical school in Wales welcome, now offer students tuition fee refunds 4th October 2024 Commenting on the opening of a new medical school in Bangor, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Health, Sam Rowlands MS said: “This is welcome news that... Senedd News
Welsh Conservatives slam further £92 million cuts to education in Wales 3rd October 2024 Labour’s budget last year cut £56 million in cash terms and £140 million in real terms from the education budget. This year’s supplementary budget has resulted... Senedd News
Welsh Conservatives call for new guidelines and an independent audit of Labour Welsh Government procurement card spending 3rd October 2024 Responding to the latest Welsh Government procurement credit card spending data revealing a number of eyebrow-raising purchases, Andrew RT Davies MS, Leader of... Senedd News
Labour votes against Welsh Conservatives debate to prevent a tidal wave of blindness 2nd October 2024 Responding to the vote on the Welsh Conservative eye care debate, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Health, Sam Rowlands MS said: “I am disappointed that... Senedd News
Wales must be better prepared for Bluetongue 2nd October 2024 James Evans MS has questioned the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs on what the Welsh Government plan to do to tackle the Bluetongue virus after cases were... Senedd News