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.
Ceredigion MS and MP meet with local Royal Welsh Agricultural Society members to discuss school term proposals
Plaid Cymru has ruled out supporting reform of the school year if new school terms clash with the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show or the National Eisteddfod of Wales.
Ben Lake MP Joins Cross-Party Campaign to Unlock More Banking Hubs
Ben Lake MP and 56 other MPs have written a joint letter to Nikhil Rathi, Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), urging him to change the rules around banking hubs.