Janet Finch-Saunders MS has slammed Labour and Plaid Cymru’s decision to abandon the Welsh people’s priorities in favour of vanity projects and inaction.
A year on from the Labour Government’s Cooperation Deal with Plaid Cymru, the two parties have brought in a damaging new 20 mph default speed limit, planned to impose a Tourism Tax on local businesses, and forced through NVZ regulations that have weighed heavily on farmers.
Commenting on the deal, Janet said:
“Before the 2021 Senedd election, Adam Price said he “wouldn’t support a Labour government under any circumstances – a Labour-led government under any circumstances.”
“However, Adam Price then abdicated his party’s role as a genuine opposition to sign an agreement with Labour First Minister Mark Drakeford, while enjoying privileges given to parties both in and out of government.
“One year on since the Cooperation Agreement, Labour and Plaid have brought in one disastrous proposal after another, from default 20 mph speed limits to tourism taxes to creating more politicians in Cardiff Bay, that are far removed from the needs and wishes of the Welsh people.
“The priorities of voters have been completely ignored, with NHS waiting lists sky-rocketing beyond anything seen elsewhere in Britain, the blocking of a Wales-specific Covid inquiry, and school standards, public transport services, and pay packets all diminishing.
“Only the Welsh Conservatives would do what the Welsh people want and need: Bin this plan for more politicians and instead focusing on growing wages, tackling waiting lists and building the roads we need so we can get Wales moving again.”
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