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:
SnippetsToday, 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 ...
SnippetsNew 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 ...
EconomyToday’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 ...
SnippetsCardiff 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 ...
EnvironmentCommenting 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 ...
SnippetsFormer 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 ...
SportThe 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 ...
EconomyJust one of many prizes to be won in the NSPCC’s Dream Auction 2 is lunch with model Jodie Kidd. Christmas shoppers in Cardiff will have the opportunity to bid online for a range of money can’t buy lots at the NSPCC’s Dream Auction 2 which runs from Tuesday 1 December until Saturday 12 December. Celebrities ...
CommunityWelsh Lib Dem Shadow Transport Minister, Jenny Randerson AM has today called for plans to be brought forward to electrify the Valley Lines network immediately following the electrification of the Great Western line. The calls come after officials from the UK Department of Transport told the Assembly’s Enterprise and Learning Committee that “there is logic” ...
TransportNew draft legislation to overhaul mental health services in Wales were formally laid this week by Welsh Conservative AM...
Welsh Lib Dem Shadow Transport Minister, Jenny Randerson AM commenting on the report of the Committee on Climate Change’s...
Commenting on the National Council for Voluntary Organisations’ (NCVO) quarterly Charity Forecast Survey, which shows that 77 per cent...
Today, the Welsh Liberal Democrats released figures showing that their radical new tax plans will help over 1 million...
New funding arrangements for Wales will ensure a fair deal for the people of Wales for years to come....
Today’s publication of the latest Gross Value Added (GVA) figures showing that prosperity levels in Wales remain the lowest...
Cardiff Council is setting up a scheme where residents can borrow electricity monitors from libraries to help keep an...
Commenting on concerns over the provision of swine flu vaccinations to the under-fives, Shadow Health Minister Andrew RT Davies...
Former Cardiff Blues and Wales international Rhys Williams has been forced to retire from rugby after a serious knee...
The Liberal Democrats have unveiled radical new tax plans to help millions of people across the country. The party’s...
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