Labour tackles inequality in Wales
Secretary of State Peter Hain MP said today "Labour's tax policies are aimed at helping those in middle and low income Wales. The Tories would give tax breaks to the super rich, most of whom are in England. Their policy of giving away £200,000 to the richest 3,000 estates in the UK will do nothing...
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Secretary of State Peter Hain MP said today "Labour's tax policies are aimed at helping those in middle and low income Wales. The Tories would give tax breaks to the super rich, most of whom are in England. Their policy of giving away £200,000 to the richest 3,000 estates in the UK will do nothing...
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Welcome to 2010
Welsh Labour enters 2010 in good heart as we face up to the exciting challenges of the coming year. With a General Election in the months ahead we are ready to fight to keep Wales in a Labour Britain. We will not put at risk the recovery from the global recession and we will go...
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Welsh Labour enters 2010 in good heart as we face up to the exciting challenges of the coming year. With a General Election in the months ahead we are ready to fight to keep Wales in a Labour Britain. We will not put at risk the recovery from the global recession and we will go...
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Tories 'not so bothered' about Wales
TORIES 'NOT SO BOTHERED' ABOUT WALES Peter Hain MP said today (16th December) "I could not believe my ears when the Tory spokesperson for Wales asked why I was 'so bothered about devolved issues'. Don't the Tories understand - it is vital that we protect funding for schools and hospitals in Wales? Just...
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TORIES 'NOT SO BOTHERED' ABOUT WALES Peter Hain MP said today (16th December) "I could not believe my ears when the Tory spokesperson for Wales asked why I was 'so bothered about devolved issues'. Don't the Tories understand - it is vital that we protect funding for schools and hospitals in Wales? Just...
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Carwyn Jones taking oath as First Minister
CARWYN JONES AM will become the First Minister of the National Assembly for Wales when he takes the oath and is sworn in by a senior judge today (Thursday 10th December). This follows on from Carwyn's election as the Leader of the National Assembly Labour Party on the 1st December, and a vote by Assembly...
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CARWYN JONES AM will become the First Minister of the National Assembly for Wales when he takes the oath and is sworn in by a senior judge today (Thursday 10th December). This follows on from Carwyn's election as the Leader of the National Assembly Labour Party on the 1st December, and a vote by Assembly...
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New funding deal for Wales
Peter Hain reveals new funding deal for Wales New funding arrangements for Wales will ensure a fair deal for the people of Wales for years to come. Under the deal negotiated with the UK Treasury the UK will take action if Wales becomes disproportionately disadvantaged by the Barnett formula. Mr Hain said "This commitment is...
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Peter Hain reveals new funding deal for Wales New funding arrangements for Wales will ensure a fair deal for the people of Wales for years to come. Under the deal negotiated with the UK Treasury the UK will take action if Wales becomes disproportionately disadvantaged by the Barnett formula. Mr Hain said "This commitment is...
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Lib Dems threaten a 'jewel in the crown' investment
PETER HAIN ATTACKS LIB DEMS THREAT TO ST ATHAN Welsh Secretary Peter Hain has accused the Lib Dems of "competing with the Conservatives to make irresponsible cuts in Wales". This follows the news that the Lib Dems spokesperson Vince Cable called for the scrapping of the Defence Academy at St Athan in the Vale of...
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PETER HAIN ATTACKS LIB DEMS THREAT TO ST ATHAN Welsh Secretary Peter Hain has accused the Lib Dems of "competing with the Conservatives to make irresponsible cuts in Wales". This follows the news that the Lib Dems spokesperson Vince Cable called for the scrapping of the Defence Academy at St Athan in the Vale of...
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Welcome for Airbus investment
Carl Sargeant the Assembly Member for Alyn and Deeside has welcomed the announcement by Lord Mandelson today (14.08.09) that the Government has agreed to support Airbus with up to £340 million repayable launch investment for the development of the A350 XWB bringing good news for jobs in Broughton, North East Wales. Carl Sargeant...
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Carl Sargeant the Assembly Member for Alyn and Deeside has welcomed the announcement by Lord Mandelson today (14.08.09) that the Government has agreed to support Airbus with up to £340 million repayable launch investment for the development of the A350 XWB bringing good news for jobs in Broughton, North East Wales. Carl Sargeant...
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Tory cuts - what next?
Widely reported in recent weeks has been news that the Conservative Party will bring down the axe to cut free prescriptions and the free bus pass scheme in Wales. Tory AM Andrew R T Davies firstly stated that the free prescription scheme will be scrapped. Tory AM David Melding then spoke to the BBC about...
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Widely reported in recent weeks has been news that the Conservative Party will bring down the axe to cut free prescriptions and the free bus pass scheme in Wales. Tory AM Andrew R T Davies firstly stated that the free prescription scheme will be scrapped. Tory AM David Melding then spoke to the BBC about...
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Great news for rail.
Welsh Labour has welcomed "fantastic news for rail travellers with the Government announcement of a major programme of modernisation and investment in the London to Swansea line to help create a 21st century railway, improve passenger journeys, cut carbon emissions and boost the economy". The Prime Minister and Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis today...
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Welsh Labour has welcomed "fantastic news for rail travellers with the Government announcement of a major programme of modernisation and investment in the London to Swansea line to help create a 21st century railway, improve passenger journeys, cut carbon emissions and boost the economy". The Prime Minister and Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis today...
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Wales at the heart of the UK
PETER HAIN - WALES IS TODAY AT THE HEART OF UK POLITICS Welsh Secretary Peter Hain told Welsh Labour: 'Wales is at the heart of politics in the UK, and the cabinet meeting today is proof of that. We have shown we can play host to world class events like the...
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PETER HAIN - WALES IS TODAY AT THE HEART OF UK POLITICS Welsh Secretary Peter Hain told Welsh Labour: 'Wales is at the heart of politics in the UK, and the cabinet meeting today is proof of that. We have shown we can play host to world class events like the...
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