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Andrew RT Davies comments on concerning education report
Andrew RT Davies comment on concerning education report A new report has found that pupils from poorer backgrounds are, on average, nearly two years (22-23 months) behind their peers when they sit GCSEs. Commenting, Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies said:...
Andrew RT Davies’ asks of the new Prime Minister
Andrew RT Davies has today set out his asks of the new Prime Minister, 'whoever that may be.' In short, Davies' asks are: Rail consequentials for Wales, spent by Network Rail. A commitment to no further devolution of powers to Cardiff Bay. Make St David's Day a...
Davies wishes retiring Senedd Chaplain well
Andrew RT Davies has today wished David Emery MBE of the Salvation Army well as David retires. David, who lives in Penarth, was the first to deliver the Chaplaincy Service in the Senedd, which was established by an initiative of the Cross Party Group on Faith in...
Transport for Wales compensation payments to passengers are up 73% since 2020, despite a downward trend in rail journeys.
Data seen by the office of Andrew RT Davies revealed that payments for only the first six months of 2022 totalled £682,000, up from £393,000 for the whole of 2020. Since October 2018, £2,871,000 has been paid out by the Welsh Government-owned, taxpayer funded...
Davies: “Health Minister has let Pentyrch residents down”
Welsh Conservative Leader and South Wales Central MS Andrew RT Davies has accused the Welsh Labour Government of neglecting local people, after Health Minister Eluned Morgan approved the closure of Pentyrch Surgery. Under plans brought forward by the Health...
Davies comments as Cardiff/Belfast flights return
Commenting on news that Cardiff/Belfast flights are returning to Cardiff Airport, Andrew RT Davies MS said: "This is very welcome news. "My ambition is to see the airport thrive and benefit communities and economies in the Vale of Glamorgan and across...
Davies comments on pace of Vale cost of living payments
The Labour-run Vale of Glamorgan Council leader has apologised for 'the long delays people are experiencing' when attempting to claim the UK Government's £150 cost of living payments, which are administered by the Council. Commenting, Andrew RT Davies...
Cash not advice required for cladding say Welsh Conservatives
The Welsh Conservatives have called on Labour to quickly roll out funding for people living in flats with dangerous cladding. The call comes as the Labour Government announced an advice scheme for people living in flats with dangerous cladding. Only two...
Davies comments on NHS statistical update
Andrew RT Davies MS said: "Sadly, these regular NHS statistical releases are, for people across the Vale, becoming a monthly misery. "Labour's historic and systematic mismanagement of our health service is meaning people are stuck waiting in A&E for...
Penarth Esplanade U-turn welcomed by Vale Conservatives
Vale Conservatives have welcomed the Labour-run Vale of Glamorgan Council’s U-turn on outdoor seating at Penarth Esplanade. Against the wishes of local businesses and residents, the Council had insisted outdoor seating on the Esplanade be removed by 30th June....