The Welsh Liberal Democrats have criticised the Universal Credit system after evidence show it is failing to cope with the effects of Coronavirus, with numerous reports of jammed phone lines and online application queues reaching over 100,000 people.

Today Welsh Liberal Democrat Education Secretary Kirsty Williams has announced a new package of support for pupils whilst schools are closed.

The Welsh Liberal Democrats have set up a taskforce to help coordinate the network of councillors, members and activists in the community to ensure the most vulnerable are being supported during the coronavirus crisis.

We're calling on the Welsh Government to provide unprecedented support for Welsh businesses to prevent Coronavirus from devastating the Welsh economy.

We've called on the Welsh Government and NHS Wales to ensure their plans for responding to the Coronavirus include adequate provision for those with mental illness and acute loneliness who self-isolate.

Following careful consideration of the latest health advice, and the recent decision to cancel our UK wide Conference, our Party Board has decided to postpone our upcoming spring conference which was scheduled to take place next weekend in Swansea.

The Liberal Democrats have today marked International Women’s Day by introducing a Bill which would prohibit anti-abortion protests within 150 metres of abortion clinics.

The Welsh Liberal Democrats have called on the Welsh Government to match the UK Government’s decision to suspend business rates for small businesses.

The Welsh Liberal Democrats have branded the Welsh Conservatives as ‘hopelessly out of touch’ in response to Paul Davies’ speech to Welsh Conservative conference.

There are currently 4 open vacancies on Welsh Liberal Democrat committees that are open to all members.

Being on a committee is a really potent way of having your say on how our party is run. If you're keen to get more involved, why not take a look?

Ordinary Member of the Membership Development Committee

1 vacancy to be filled

Ordinary Member of the Board

1 vacancy to be filled

Ordinary Member of the Finance & Resources Committee 

2 vacancies to be filled

Never stood before? Don't worry - the Federal Party has put together a guide to the process that you might find useful:

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It's a really exciting time to be involved with the Welsh party. With the Welsh Parliament elections coming up next year, this is your chance to be part of a big win for the Liberal Democrats. We'd love to have you on board!

If you're interested, all the info you need can be found at the link below. Nominations are open from the 4th March until the 25th March - good luck!

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