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Public Meeting Held on Ystradgynlais Banking Crisis

Lib Dems Welcome Extension to Whole Farm Nitrogen Limit

The Welsh Liberal Democrats have welcomed an announcement by Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths, that the whole farm nitrate limit has been extended until the 31st October 2023.

Wales Needs an Emergency Social Care Plan

Responding to Welsh Government statistics showing that ambulance response times are the second worst on record

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital A&E Waits Longest in the Country

Nearly 2,000 patients waited more than 12 hours in Shropshire’s A&Es in February, shocking new figures have revealed.

Calls For Welsh Labour to Take Stronger Action on Coal Mining

The Welsh Liberal Democrats have today called on Welsh Labour to introduce stronger measures to prevent new coal mining in Wales.

Lib Dems Welcome Hitachi Investment in South Powys

Powys Liberal Democrats have welcomed news that Hitachi is to partner with the Global Centre of Rail Excellence in south Powys.

US Steel Tariffs – Show Strength to Protect What is Left of the Welsh Steel Industry

Responding to the news that the UK has been hit with a 25% import tax on steel imports to the US

New Zealand Lamb Import Rise – The Conservatives' Disastrous Trade Deals are Harming Welsh Farmers

The Liberal Democrats have hit out at the Conservative Party following the publication of data showing that lamb imports to the UK have risen dramatically

Welsh Lib Dems Respond to River Wye Announcement

Responding to the news that a new £1 million joint research initiative to tackle water quality issues in the River Wye will be established by the UK & Welsh governments, local Welsh Liberal Democrat MP for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe David Chadwick said:

A message from Christine Jardine on International Women's Day

Reflecting on the year’s International Women’s Day theme of “accelerate action”, I am sadly reminded of how much more we still need to achieve.

Crown Estate Bill – Labour Treating Wales with Contempt

Responding to the news that the Labour has voted down amendments to devolve the Crown Estate to Wales, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have accused Labour of treating Wales with contempt.

Welsh Lib Dems Lead Debate on Fairness in the Agricultural Supply Chain

Welsh Liberal Democrat Westminster Spokesperson David Chadwick MP has today led a debate on fairness in the agricultural supply chain.