North Wales
Calls for Menai Bridge Closure Compensation
A leading Anglesey councillor has called for the Welsh Government to compensate business owners affected by the closure of the Menai bridge.
9 Mar 2023
News
Wales - Environment
HS2 Delay Must Trigger Consequential Funding for Wales
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have reiterated calls for Wales to receive consequential transport funding from HS2 following news that large sections of the rail line are to be delayed.
9 Mar 2023
Wales
Elderly Fraud Victims in Wales Losing £35,000 a Day to “tidal wave” of Scams
Elderly fraud victims are facing a “tidal wave of scams” with losses of over £35,000 million a day, shocking new figures uncovered by the Welsh Liberal Democrats have revealed.
3 Mar 2023
Wales
Welsh Dentistry Crisis Set to Get Even Worse as 14% of Dentists Approach Retirement
The crisis in NHS dentistry in Wales looks set to get even worse following the publication of figures this week by the Welsh Government that show 14% of dentists in Wales are approaching retirement.
2 Mar 2023
North Wales
Betsi Cadwaladr - Health Minister's Answers Not Good Enough
Speaking in Questions to the Health Minister today, Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds MS has stated major questions still need addressed over the disastrous situation at Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board, stating it is still not clear why the independent board seem to be taking the fall for the poor management of executives and why the Health Board was ever taken out of special measures in the first place.
1 Mar 2023
Wales
St. David’s Day – Welsh Lib Dems Call on Other Parties to Back Bill to Make St. David’s Day a Public Holiday
This St David’s Day, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have reiterated their calls for the day to become a public holiday in Wales urging other political parties to back a Bill they have put to parliament that would allow the Senedd to designate the day as such.
1 Mar 2023
Wales - Health
Jane Dodds - NHS Dentistry in Wales on Life Support
Responding to comments by the British Dental Association Wales on the situation of NHS dentistry in Wales, Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds said:
27 Feb 2023
Wales
Welsh Lib Dems: Cut energy bills in April and bring in “bonanza bonus” tax on oil and gas bosses
The Welsh Liberal Democrats are demanding that the UK Government Chancellor cancels plans to hike the average household energy bill by £500 in April, and cuts people’s bills instead, combined with a new energy support package for businesses, schools and hospitals.
27 Feb 2023
North Wales
Betsi Cadwaladr - Welsh Government has Failed the People of North Wales
Responding to the announcement that Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board will return to special measures, Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds said:
27 Feb 2023
Wales
Jane Dodds - Wales Will Continue to Stand With Ukrainians
Marking a year since Russia launched its illegal and violent invasion of Ukraine, Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds has reiterated her party’s support for Ukraine stating:
24 Feb 2023
Wales
Tax Gambling Companies to Pay for Social Care Uplift Say Welsh Lib Dems
The Welsh Liberal Democrats are calling for an increase in wages for care workers in Wales to be increased again in order to tackle chronic staff shortages in social care and its impact on emergency care. The Party is proposing doing this by doubling the amount of tax gambling companies operating out of the UK to generate £56 million extra for Wales to spend on social care salaries.
24 Feb 2023
Wales - Environment
Welsh Government Action on Rail Price Increases Not Good Enough
Responding to a Welsh Government announcement that rail prices in Wales could rise by as much as 5.9% next month Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds MS said:
23 Feb 2023
North Wales
Welsh Lib Dems: Betsi Cadwaladr Must Have a Fresh Start
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have responded to an Audit Wales report which labelled Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board as “dysfunctional”.
23 Feb 2023
Wales - Health
Welsh NHS Stats Show No Improvement Under Labour
Responding to new Government figures showing that 17% of patients (or 13,714 people) in Wales are spending more than 8 hours in A&E and 51% of red ambulance calls are not being met within target times, Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds MS said:
23 Feb 2023
A Message from Jane Dodds on the Start of Black History Month
October is Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black Welsh community, recognise their contributions and discover their stories. We as a nation owe a great deal to the many Black pioneers who have contributed so greatly to the cultural and political landscape of Wales.
1 Oct 2022