Senedd News

Commenting on the announcement by the Welsh Government on the easing of some lockdown restrictions from Monday, Conservative spokesperson on post-Covid policy Darren Millar said:

“Today’s announcement is a missed opportunity for families, friends and businesses in Wales.

Commenting ahead of tomorrow’s statement from the First Minister, Darren Millar MS – the Shadow Minister for Covid Recovery – said:

“The Welsh Government must work hard to protect people’s lives and livelihoods.

Commenting on the statement by Dr Andrew Goodall, the Chief Executive of NHS Wales, that a "phased approach" to pre-pandemic levels of service in the sector is necessary, Angela Burns – the Shadow Health Minister – said:

The Shadow Finance Minister, Nick Ramsay MS, has expressed his concern at the Supplementary Budget announced today (May 27), describing elements of it as “potentially dangerous”.

Commenting on the suggestion from Qualifications Wales that some coursework could be removed and courses streamlined for pupils due to sit A-level and GCSE exams next year, Suzy Davies – the Shadow Minister for Education in the Welsh Parliament – commented:

Angela Burns MS – the Shadow Health Minister in the Welsh Parliament – has welcomed the announcement today (May 26) about the UK-wide introduction of Remdesivir as a treatment for some people with Coronavirus.

Janet Finch-Saunders MS, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Social Care, has reacted with concern to the announcement today (May 26) that daily testing capacity for Covid-19 in Wales is still at 5,330 – which it has been for a fortnight – and that actual tests carried out have just exceeded 3

Russell George MS – the Shadow Business Minister – has commented on the announcement by Aston Martin Lagonda that its President and Group Chief Executive, Dr Andy Palmer, is to be replaced. The announcement was made officially today (May 26).

Commenting, Andrew RT Davies – the Shadow Minister for Environment – said:

“It has been necessary for the tips to be closed, and unfortunately, we have all seen the effect this has had on a minority of selfish individuals who have taken to fly-tipping. 

Shadow Minister for Economy, Business and Infrastructure, Russell George MS, has reiterated calls for the Welsh Government to implement the Welsh Conservatives’ Seaside Town and Market Town Funds proposal.