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Wales has chance to lead the way on Mental Health reform

December 10, 2009 No Comments

New draft legislation to overhaul mental health services in Wales were formally laid this week by Welsh Conservative AM Jonathan Morgan. The Cardiff North AM is the first Assembly Member to succeed in receiving approval in principle from the UK and Welsh Assembly Government for a non-government Legislative Competence Order. If the Order is finally ...

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Randerson hits out at unsustainable air subsidies

December 9, 2009 No Comments

Welsh Lib Dem Shadow Transport Minister, Jenny Randerson AM commenting on the report of the Committee on Climate Change’s Aviation said: “In Wales, Government finds itself in a contradictory situation: On the one hand agreeing to the Welsh Liberal Democrats call for 40% emissions reduction by 2020, whilst on the other hand, spending millions of ...

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Charity cuts will be a bitter blow says Liberals

December 9, 2009 No Comments

Commenting on the National Council for Voluntary Organisations’ (NCVO) quarterly Charity Forecast Survey, which shows that 77 per cent of respondents believe economic conditions within the voluntary sector will be negative for the next year, Jenny Willott, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for the Third Sector, said:

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Lib Dem tax plans will make a million Welsh people better off says Willott

December 9, 2009 No Comments

Today, the Welsh Liberal Democrats released figures showing that their radical new tax plans will help over 1 million people in Wales, paid for by closing tax loopholes, making polluters pay and introducing a ‘mansion tax’ on homes worth over £2million. The figures show: Over 220,000 of the poorest people in Wales will be lifted ...

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Peter Hain ensures Wales gets a fair deal

December 9, 2009 No Comments

New funding arrangements for Wales will ensure a fair deal for the people of Wales for years to come. Under the deal negotiated with the UK Treasury the UK will take action if Wales becomes disproportionately disadvantaged by the Barnett formula. Mr Hain said “This commitment is a major breakthrough for Wales. The Barnett formula ...

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Wealth figures highlight state of economic decline say Tories

December 9, 2009 No Comments

Today’s publication of the latest Gross Value Added (GVA) figures showing that prosperity levels in Wales remain the lowest of any UK nation or region. Shadow Minister for the Economy David Melding AM said: “Today’s figures show that ministers’ claims to be confident of delivering economic prosperity for Wales have a very hollow ring. “A ...

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Library scheme to reduce electricity bills

December 9, 2009 No Comments

Cardiff Council is setting up a scheme where residents can borrow electricity monitors from libraries to help keep an eye on their energy bills. The meters are quick and simple to install and allow people to see their energy usage which is also displayed in actual cost terms. By monitoring their consumption this will help ...

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Davies: concerns over swine flu jab provision

December 9, 2009 No Comments

Commenting on concerns over the provision of swine flu vaccinations to the under-fives, Shadow Health Minister Andrew RT Davies AM said: “These reports are a matter of great concern and I am seeking assurances from the Health Minister about how this affects Wales and the Assembly Government’s immunisation plan for the under-fives. “It is vital ...

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Rhys Williams hangs up his boots

December 1, 2009 No Comments

Former Cardiff Blues and Wales international Rhys Williams has been forced to retire from rugby after a serious knee injury. Educated at Ysgol Iolo Morganwg and Cowbridge Comprehensive School, Rhys burst onto the international scene in 2000 making his Wales debut in the Six Nations Championship match against Ireland in Dublin, playing at full-back. He ...

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LibDems offer radical new Council tax plans

December 1, 2009 No Comments

The Liberal Democrats have unveiled radical new tax plans to help millions of people across the country. The party’s new tax plans will see tax cuts for millions of people, paid for by closing tax loopholes, making polluters pay and introducing a ‘mansion tax’ on homes worth over £2million. Jenny Randerson AM said, ‘These are ...

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Wales has chance to lead the way on Mental Health reform

New draft legislation to overhaul mental health services in Wales were formally laid this week by Welsh Conservative AM...

Randerson hits out at unsustainable air subsidies

Welsh Lib Dem Shadow Transport Minister, Jenny Randerson AM commenting on the report of the Committee on Climate Change’s...

Charity cuts will be a bitter blow says Liberals

Commenting on the National Council for Voluntary Organisations’ (NCVO) quarterly Charity Forecast Survey, which shows that 77 per cent...

Lib Dem tax plans will make a million Welsh people better off says Willott

Today, the Welsh Liberal Democrats released figures showing that their radical new tax plans will help over 1 million...

Peter Hain ensures Wales gets a fair deal

New funding arrangements for Wales will ensure a fair deal for the people of Wales for years to come....

Wealth figures highlight state of economic decline say Tories

Today’s publication of the latest Gross Value Added (GVA) figures showing that prosperity levels in Wales remain the lowest...

Library scheme to reduce electricity bills

Cardiff Council is setting up a scheme where residents can borrow electricity monitors from libraries to help keep an...

Davies: concerns over swine flu jab provision

Commenting on concerns over the provision of swine flu vaccinations to the under-fives, Shadow Health Minister Andrew RT Davies...

Rhys Williams hangs up his boots

Former Cardiff Blues and Wales international Rhys Williams has been forced to retire from rugby after a serious knee...

LibDems offer radical new Council tax plans

The Liberal Democrats have unveiled radical new tax plans to help millions of people across the country. The party’s...