HELEDD FYCHAN MS WELCOMES PLAID CYMRU’S POLICY TO TACKLE CHILD POVERTY
Plaid Cymru announced ‘transformational’ child payment during party conference
South Wales Central Member of the Senedd Heledd Fychan has welcomed an announcement that a Plaid Cymru government would begin implementing a child payment in Wales. This could be key to address the 30.5% of children living in poverty in Rhondda Cynon Taf, 29.4% in Cardiff and 23.9% in the Vale of Glamorgan.
The policy was announced during the leader’s speech in Plaid Cymru’s Spring Conference in Llandudno. Mr ap Iorwerth, the leader of Plaid Cymru said that a Plaid Cymru government would begin the process of implementing the payment to “sustain families and support communities”.
WELSH PUBLIC SERVICES FACING £65 MILLION BLACK HOLE
Mark Drakeford has today confirmed that the UK Treasury will apply the Barnett formula to calculate Wales’ share of funding to shield public sector institutions from Labour’s National Insurance rises.
Plaid Cymru says this will leave Welsh public services facing a financial black hole.
Wales has a larger percentage of public sector workers, compared to England and the rest of the UK.
Labour Finance Cabinet Secretary Mark Drakeford said in the Senedd that the Welsh Government “are now as much as £65 million short” on the funding needed to shield the public sector from the tax rises.
Heledd Fychan MS champions Women's Institute’s Neurodiversity Campaign in the Senedd
On Wednesday, 26th March, Heledd Fychan, Plaid Cymru’s Member of the Senedd for South Wales Central, led a debate in the Senedd inspired by the Women's Institute's (WI) campaign, Thinking Differently: Autistic and ADHD Women and Girls. The debate highlighted the systemic barriers faced by neurodivergent women and girls and called for urgent action to improve diagnosis and support.
Plaid Cymru call for urgent debate in the Senedd on Labour welfare cuts
Cuts will have “disproportionate” impact on Wales – Heledd Fychan
Plaid Cymru has called for an urgent debate in the Senedd after the UK Labour Chancellor announced billions in welfare cuts.
Plaid Cymru’s finance spokesperson Heledd Fychan said First Minister Eluned Morgan “must urgently spell out” how she will protect Wales from the cuts made to welfare by her Labour colleagues.
Highlights from the Plaid Cymru Spring Conference
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Recently, I had the privilege of attending the Plaid Cymru Spring Conference, where I delivered a speech outlining our vision for the future of culture and arts in Wales. I also participated in Cwmpas’ fringe discussions, focusing on empowering communities to rebalance local economies and safeguard the Welsh language. |
Visit to Ysgol Capcoch
Heledd Fychan MS Calls for Urgent Action on RAAC in Hirwaun Homes
Heledd Fychan MS has called for an urgent oral statement from the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government regarding the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in homes in Hirwaun. It has been a year since RAAC was identified in many homes in the area, including 17 properties bought under the right-to-buy legislation.
Standing Against Militarism in Wales
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During UN International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness I was proud to sponsor an event at the Senedd, highlighting militarism in Wales, hosted by PARC Against DARC. Plaid Cymru has a long-standing history of opposing militarism and advocating for peace. We remain committed to supporting the campaign by Pembrokeshire residents against the DARC proposals. There was a lot of interesting discussions and a valuable opportunity for Senedd Members to learn more and understand the strength of opposition and the reasons why this should be of concern to everyone in Wales. |
Wales denied fairness in Labour’s budget – Plaid Cymru
Plaid Cymru to vote against Labour’s budget on Tuesday
Labour’s budget denies fairness for Wales, Plaid Cymru has said.
Heledd Fychan MS calls out the Welsh Government for spending less on the Women’s Euros compared to the Men’s World Cup
Following the announcement earlier this week that the Welsh Government will spend £800,000 less on securing a legacy from Wales’ historic appearance at the Women’s Euros, Plaid Cymru spokesperson for sport, Heledd Fychan MS, has criticised the Welsh Government for not implementing the lessons learnt from the review into their approach to the Men’s World Cup in Qatar in 2022.
Speaking on the floor of the Senedd after tabling a topical question Ms Fychan questioned the Cabinet Secretary for the Economy on why this decision was taken stating: