WELSH LABOUR ANNOUNCE NEW CHAMPION TO DELIVER FAIR DEAL FOR SOCIAL CARE

05 Apr 2021

A re-elected Welsh Labour Government will introduce a new senior champion to boost social care and bring national leadership and greater esteem to the care profession. The new Chief Social Care Officer for Wales will be the first of its kind to be created in the UK. They will be…

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Easter Message from Mark Drakeford

04 Apr 2021

“I send my warmest wishes to everyone celebrating Easter and to those across Wales who are reflecting on how our lives have changed.   “These past twelve months have been full of emotional and trying moments for us all. Many will feel the loss of loved ones more deeply during…

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TORIES MUST “END THEIR SILENCE” ON PLANS FOR CUTS TO COMMUNITY POLICE

02 Apr 2021

Secret plans by the Tories in Wales to slash community police across Wales have been slammed by Police and Crime Commissioners and Ministers. Days after Tory high command was challenged to disavow pledges made to defund all Police Community Support Officers in Wales, Tory bosses have refused to row back…

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“Buffy is the real deal” – BAKE OFF STAR SUE PERKINS ENDORSES WELSH LABOUR’S BUFFY FOR RHONDDA

02 Apr 2021

Sue Perkins has given a very personal endorsement of Welsh Labour’s Buffy Williams, as she fights to win back Rhondda for Labour in the Welsh Parliament (Senedd) elections. The pair first met when Perkins, Mel Giedroyc and Mary Berry visited Buffy and fellow volunteers at a community centre in Pentre,…

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Mark Drakeford praises ‘tremendous community spirit’ in Rhondda ahead of visit

30 Mar 2021

Welsh Labour leader and First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, will today (Wednesday) visit Rhondda with Senedd candidate Buffy Williams to thank community volunteers following last year’s devastating floods. Mark Drakeford and Welsh Labour’s Buffy Williams will also pay tribute to local Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) who helped the…

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The Tories are the party of police cuts

30 Mar 2021

Welsh Labour Leader and First Minister Mark Drakeford convened a summit today (Tuesday) to pledge Welsh Labour’s support for more police community support officers, in the face of a threat by the Tories to cut numbers across Wales. Against a backdrop of severe cuts from Westminster, Welsh Labour put 500…

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Tories in Wales will Slash Community Policing

29 Mar 2021

  The Tories in Wales will cut community policing, Welsh Labour leader Mark Drakeford and Welsh Labour PCC candidates have warned today (Monday) Under the Tory plans, Wales would lose the 500 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) currently patrolling our streets. The PCSOs are funded by the Welsh Labour Government…

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Revealed: Johnson’s deplorable record in Wales

27 Mar 2021

As Boris Johnson speaks to the ever-dwindling Welsh Conservative faithful at their conference this weekend, Welsh Labour’s Deputy Leader slates Johnson’s deplorable record in Wales. The Tories roll of shame is long and includes hoodwinking communities out of post-Brexit cash, taxing bonuses for Welsh care workers, inventing a battery factory…

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Mark Drakeford’s response to Wales winning the Six Nations

26 Mar 2021

In response to Wales winning the Six Nations, Welsh Labour Leader and First Minister Mark Drakeford said: “Congratulations to the entire Welsh team on bringing the Six Nations Championship home to Wales.   “Once again you have lifted the spirits of the nation and shown how we can achieve great things…

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Welsh Labour boosts funding for veterans’ mental health while Tories cut support

26 Mar 2021

Mark Drakeford has spoken of his commitment to armed forces veterans in Wales as part of Welsh Labour’s plans to boost specialist support. The Welsh Labour Government has announced more funding for Veterans NHS Wales – Wales’ specialist mental health service, which is exclusively for veterans – as part of a new…

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Welsh Labour wins extra support for blood scandal victims

25 Mar 2021

Welsh Labour Health Minister Vaughan Gething has today confirmed extra financial support will be available to all those affected by the infected blood scandal. After years of fighting for parity of support for all those affected, the UK Government has agreed to Welsh Labour’s calls to resolve the differences between…

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Carolyn Harris responds to news of £500 support for bereaved parents in Wales

20 Mar 2021

Welsh Labour Deputy Leader Carolyn Harris has led the campaign against burial and cremation charges for families with children who have died. The Welsh Labour Government was the first in the UK to support her campaign by scrapping fees. From April 1, families in Wales who have registered the loss…

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Mark Drakeford unveils new pledges to move Wales forward

18 Mar 2021

Mark Drakeford has today (Thursday) unveiled Welsh Labour’s election pledges for May’s Senedd campaign. The flagship promises focus on creating more jobs, supporting young people, additional PCSOs onto our streets, delivering the Real Living Wage for all care workers and building a Greener Wales. If re-elected in May, the next…

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In the pandemic we’ve delivered more than £2bn in business support and protected more than 165,000 jobs – Ken Skates speech at Welsh Labour’s Senedd campaign pledge launch

18 Mar 2021

It’s great to join so many friends and colleagues from across the country to help launch Welsh Labour’s campaign for the Senedd elections. As Economy Minister it really has been a genuine privilege to work with and alongside you all over this last term. Whether it’s been working with Mark…

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You only have to look at the Tories in England compared to Welsh Labour’s record in Government to see the difference – Senedd candidate Sarah Murphy

18 Mar 2021

Sarah Murphy, Welsh Labour Candidate for Bridgend   It is an honour to be speaking at our launch today as the Welsh Labour Candidate for Bridgend. This last year has been a rollercoaster for our families, workers and business owners but it just goes to show how in our darkest…

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We’ve seen Welsh Labour choose differently: to give Wales the best business support in the UK – Carolyn Harris’s speech at Welsh Labour’s Senedd campaign pledge launch

18 Mar 2021

Carolyn Harris – Deputy Leader Speech Welsh Labour Election Launch  As Deputy Leader of Welsh Labour, it’s my privilege to kick off proceedings today and welcome you all to this campaign launch. Now, as many of you know, my remit as Deputy includes leading on campaigning.  And I’ve done a…

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“I was so pleased to announce a £500 bonus for healthcare workers” – Vaughan Gething’s speech at Welsh Labour’s Senedd campaign pledge launch

18 Mar 2021

I’m delighted to speak at today’s campaign launch. It will come as no surprise that I will talk about our incredible NHS. It is hard to overstate the respect and affection that Welsh Labour and the people of Wales have for our NHS. That was true before the pandemic –…

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Full Speech: Mark Drakeford unveils new pledges to move Wales forward

18 Mar 2021

Mark Drakeford’s speech Welsh Labour Election Launch 2021 Friends and colleagues – good morning. Ffrindiau a chydweithwyr – bore da As I listened to each of the speakers just now I’m reminded – once again – just how fortunate we are as a party. Fortunate to have such a strong…

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Extra £15.7m to increase contact tracing workforce in Wales

16 Nov 2020

  Welsh Labour’s Health Minister, Vaughan Gething has announced an extra £15.7m to nearly double the Covid-19 contact tracing workforce in Wales for the winter. The funding will increase the number of contact tracing staff in Wales from 1,800 to 3,100 in time for an expected rise in demand in…

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Additional £10 million is made available for arts and culture in Wales

11 Nov 2020

  Following high demand for funding support across the arts and cultural sectors, the Welsh Labour government has made a further £10.7 million available to support organisations and individuals during the pandemic, taking the total funding package available through the Cultural Recovery Fund to £63.7 million. This is in addition…

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