Budget: Focus on investment, not cuts for short-term political gain – Plaid Cymru
Westminster Budget discussion ‘divorced from reality’ – Ben Lake MP
Ahead of the Spring Budget (Wednesday 6 March), Plaid Cymru’s Treasury Spokesperson, Ben Lake MP, has warned that the Chancellor would be wrong to make “further cuts to public services” in order announce a “tax cut for short-term electoral gain”.
Wellies exhibition at the Senedd
Martin Griffiths, Ffosgrafel Uchaf Farm and Deputy Chair of NFU Wales Ceredigion stands with Elin Jones MS and other members of NFU Cymru at the steps of the Senedd.
Today Welsh farmers came together to create an exhibition of 5,500 pair of wellingtons on the steps of the Senedd, representing the jobs forecast to be lost within the industry through the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Farming Scheme proposals.
Budget must tackle wealth divide to invest in services – Plaid Cymru
Reform of Capital Gains Tax could generate up to £15.2 billion annually for public services
Digital investment crucial to sustain vibrant rural communities – Ceredigion MP Ben Lake
Ceredigion population declined by 5.8% between 2011 and 2021
Ceredigion MP Ben Lake has called for urgent action to address demographic changes for the long-term vitality of Welsh rural communities. Speaking in a parliamentary debate on 29 February, Mr Lake underscored the necessity of investing in digital connectivity as a crucial step towards building sustainable rural economies.
Gaza: UK government position on arms sales ‘deeply hypocritical’ – Plaid Cymru
Plaid Cymru reiterate call for suspension of arms exports to Israel
Plaid Cymru’s Westminster leader, Liz Saville Roberts MP has today (Tuesday 27 February) described the UK Government’s position on arms sales to Israel “deeply hypocritical”.
Funding announced for community transport
This week, whilst announcing its budget for the next year, the Welsh Government has committed funding for the development of community transport proposals in west Wales.
Ceredigion farmers are right to worry about the future of the sector
Ceredigion farmers, like those across Wales, are right to worry about the future of the sector. Their protest in Aberystwyth was sincere, firm but noble and the numbers reflect the strength of farmers' feelings due to the challenges facing the agricultural sector in Wales. Many of the challenges arise directly from decisions by the Welsh Government and the Westminster Government.
Be it the Sustainable Farming Scheme, rising farm input costs, the undermining effects of Brexit and new trade agreements, NVZ regulations, failure to tackle TB in cattle - they are all hurting the industry. But when they all come together the cumulative effect is so much worse.
‘The people of Palestine must have the full protection of nations that respect the rule of law’ – Plaid Cymru
Welsh MPs urged to vote for Gaza ceasefire ahead of Wednesday vote
Plaid Cymru’s Westminster leader, Liz Saville Roberts MP, has today (Monday 19 February) urged all Welsh MPs to vote in favour of a motion calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Israel.
Welsh politicians visit Statkraft’s Rheidol hydropower plant during anniversary year
Statkraft has welcomed politicians from the Senedd and House of Commons to its Rheidol hydropower plant, which is celebrating 60 years since its official opening during 2024.
Ben Lake MP visits new Papyrus base at Aberystwyth University campus.
On Friday (16 February) Ben Lake MP visited the new base of Papyrus on the campus of Aberystwyth University. PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is a UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people. The national charity PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is expanding and now has four offices across Wales: in Cardiff, Carmarthen, Conwy and Aberystwyth.