Welsh Lib Dem peers win vote to protect child refugees
Welsh Liberal Democrat peers today helped to inflict another defeat on the Conservative Government in the House of Lords, this time on a vote to protect child refugees.
UK Government must rethink Withdrawal Bill
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have urged the UK Government to rethink their EU Withdrawal Bill ahead of the Legislative Consent Motion in the Senedd later.
Votes at 16 is now the norm
The Welsh Liberal Democrats welcome the introduction of votes at 16 and 17 for Senedd elections following the granting of Royal Assent for the Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act this afternoon.
UK facing worst slowdown since aftermath of financial crisis
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have criticised the UK Government following today's new GDP figures showing the UK experienced the lowest 12-month growth for 7 years in the last quarter.
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Welsh Lib Dems reducing infant class sizes
The Welsh Liberal Democrats’ Infant Class Sizes Fund has been found to be ‘making a real difference’ a new report published today has shown.
New Dyfi Bridge gets green light
Jane Dodds, Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats, has welcomed the Welsh Government’s announcement that a new Dyfi bridge will be built on the A487 north of Machynlleth.
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We must stop young people falling prey to 'county lines'
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have responded to a report released today from HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services on ‘county lines’ gangs; claiming a new approach is needed to tackle this serious issue.
Jane Dodds' Christmas Message 2019
This Christmas I want to reiterate my thanks to you for all your hard work in 2019 and how important it is we hold onto a sense of hope as we move into 2020.
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Wales too reliant on family and friends for childcare
The Welsh Government’s statistical bulletin on childcare shows that parents are too reliant on family and friends for childcare. It also showed that too many parents struggle to access appropriate childcare during early mornings, after school and at weekends.
New figures Show 38,500 EU citizens without Settled Status
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have warned that the Conservatives are failing to guarantee the rights of all 80,000 EU citizens in Wales, as new official figures show just 41,500 EU citizens in Wales had been given Settled Status by the end of November.
