Jane Dodds and Welsh Liberal Democrats congratulate Ed Davey on Lib Dem Leadership Victory
Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds said:
“I’m incredibly excited to start working with Ed as our new leader, I know he will help communicate our positive liberal message at a time when it’s needed more than ever.
“Ed is a friend of Wales understands our nation, our traditions and crucially devolution and the importance of the Senedd elections next year. With more and more people joining our party we have a renewed sense of optimism for the future, something in stark contrast to Boris’ bungled handling of the Covid-19 pandemic”
Read moreTim Sly selected to fight Wrexham
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have announced that Tim Sly will contest the Wrexham constituency at the Senedd election next year.
Read moreWelsh Lib Dems welcome change to A-Level grading
We welcome the decision to grade this years' A-Levels based on the recommended grades from teachers.
Read moreCruel Tory Gov must not tax carers' COVID bonus
Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds has today launched her party’s campaign to get Chancellor Rishi Sunak to agree not to tax the Covid ‘thank you’ payment for care workers.
Read moreWelsh Govt must extend shielding support to avoid cliff edge
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have called for an urgent extension to the support for those currently shielding, warning people could become “cut off” when the support ends next Sunday.
Under Welsh Government plans, the support currently available to those shielding, including foodboxes, will end next Sunday when shielding is paused. Local Authorities will then assume responsibility for providing additional support upon request.
Read moreChancellor must agree to not tax the Covid social care bonus
Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds has today written to Rishi Sunak, calling for him to agree to not tax the Welsh social care 'thank you' payment.
Read moreConservatives must deliver on the Swansea Lagoon
Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds has called for the UK Government to honour their previous commitment to support the Swansea Tidal Lagoon.
The UK Government and Swansea Council today stated that the Developers behind the project no longer have planning permission, following a series of delays and roadblocks.
Read moreScrap costly Police & Crime Commissioners
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have called for Police and Crime Commissioners to be scrapped, after FOI requests reveal PCCs have spent almost £9million on PR and staffing costs in the last four years.
Read moreWelsh Lib Dems launch campaign to save creative art spaces
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have launched a new campaign aimed at saving creative art spaces in Wales which have been hugely hit by Covid-19.
The campaign is being led by the Party’s youth wing, the Welsh Young Liberals, and calls for greater financial support from both the UK and Welsh Governments to support the creative industries.
Read moreDelyn MP must resign to end 'saga of scandals'
Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds has called for Rob Roberts MP to resign following yet more reports of inappropriate behaviour towards his staff.
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