Questioning the Education Minister on Wales' Attainment Gap Wednesday, 24 January, 2024 WATCH MY SPEECH HERE Once again this Labour Government have failed to take responsibility for the huge attainment gap in Wales. Learners are being let down by successive Minsters, as we see the gap grow wider.
Visiting Coleg Gwent's Torfaen Learning Zone Sunday, 21 January, 2024 Great to meet with students of Coleg Gwent's Torfaen Learning Zone. I listened to their really impressive, confident and well thought out presentations of ideas of how we can tackle littering, food poverty and digital exclusion. Some worrying statistics in there!
FUW Gwent Farmhouse Breakfast Friday, 19 January, 2024 It was fantastic to join a FUW Gwent Farmhouse Breakfast in Hafodyrynys and enjoy some delicious local produce. Today was a great chance to talk with farmers and people from our rural communities about current farming issues and Welsh politics.
Questioning Welsh Labour Ministers on Cuts to Apprenticeship Budgets Friday, 19 January, 2024 WATCH MY SPEECH HERE Welsh Labour have delivered the biggest cut to apprenticeships since the start of devolution. Their cuts will mean that next year we will see 10,000 less people starting an apprenticeship.
Highlighting the Education Minister's Poor Record Thursday, 18 January, 2024 WATCH MY SPEECH HERE I took the Education Minister to task over his abysmal record since he took office. He has cut the education budget year on year. He has presided over the worst educational outcomes on record. He has failed to recruit and retain teachers.
Questioning The Welsh Government's Response to Monmouthshire Labour's Proposal to Reinstate Bridge Tolls Wednesday, 17 January, 2024 WATCH MY SPEECH HERE I asked the Welsh Government for a response to Monmouthshire Labour’s proposal of reinstating tolls on the Severn Bridge. It is clear this idea would damage local businesses, tourism and put off inward investment.
Appearing on Sharp End to Discuss Junior Doctor Strikes and the First Minister Leadership Race Tuesday, 16 January, 2024 WATCH THE SHOW HERE It was great to represent the Welsh Conservatives on ITV’s Sharp End. We discussed Labour’s failure over the Junior Doctor strikes and about the next First Minister.
Canvassing with David TC Davies MP Saturday, 13 January, 2024 There was a great group out canvassing for our Monmouthshire Conservatives David TC Davies MP in Gilwern. A positive response on the doorsteps for our MP, who has always fought hard for Monmouthshire and it is clearly appreciated.
Questioning the Minister for Economy on Blanket 20mph Friday, 12 January, 2024 CLICK HERE TO WATCH MY SPEECH Labour's blanket 20mph speed limit needs to be reversed. It’s bad for working people It’s bad for the economy It’s bad for bus services The list goes on..
Meeting with Gwent YFC Thursday, 11 January, 2024 Great to meet with Gwent YFC in the Senedd. The movement offers so much in the way of opportunities, support and fun! These young people play vital roles in our rural communities. The Welsh Government must do more to support the next generation of farmers as they emerge.
