"The autumn Budget will deliver real-terms cuts to Welsh public services, because it fails to “compensate for higher inflation.” Those are not my words, but those of Cardiff University, which says that Wales now faces “difficult choices”, including cuts to local authorities such as mine on Ynys Môn. Can the …..." Llinos Medi - View Speech
"Around 5,000 people in my constituency work in the hospitality sector, which is a vital part of the Welsh economy. While hospitality businesses across much of the European Union benefit from reduced VAT rates, our pubs, hotels and restaurants are stuck paying 20%. Why did the Chancellor decide not to …..." Llinos Medi - View Speech
"This was Labour’s opportunity to show the people of Wales that it is listening, following the Senedd election last May. Instead, it has delivered one of the worst funding settlements for Wales in years. The £450 million over three years announced by the UK Government today is a real-terms cut …..." Llinos Medi - View Speech
"I think those conversations will take place in every community where there is a grid connection, and it is respectful to have those conversations. Since being elected to this place, I have been having conversations about having a robust connection, which should include undergrounding, to respect our communities. Communities that …..." Llinos Medi - View Speech
"Gas can help balance the grid, but if we are serious about energy security and decarbonisation, we need a clean and reliable source of baseload power—something the Jackdaw field cannot provide. Does the Minister agree that the Gwyndod nuclear project on Ynys Môn can help meet that need, and will …..." Llinos Medi - View Speech
"Diolch, Madam Dirprwy Lefarydd. This Government have said more than once that pensioners who rely on the state pension as their only source of income will not have to pay tax on it during this Parliament. However, the proposed reforms to the triple lock would take effect in the next …..." Llinos Medi - View Speech
"Diolch yn fawr, Mr Wishart. I commend the hon. Member for Blaydon and Consett (Liz Twist) for securing this important debate.
I start by expressing my deepest sympathies to all the families, friends and communities affected by suicide. Today, I will focus on two charities that serve my constituency and …..." Llinos Medi - View Speech
"I wish to pass on my party’s condolences to the Prime Minister and his family.
While recognising the £500 million transition fund to Port Talbot, there are real concerns that Welsh steel will not receive a fair share of the £2.5 billion steel fund. Today the Secretary of State has …..." Llinos Medi - View Speech
"The Sea Shanty café on Ynys Môn is desperate for hope. Paying 20% VAT is simply unsustainable. Hospitality is a major employer on the island, but our businesses are being squeezed by rising costs. Cutting VAT to 10% would be a quick win, driving growth by giving businesses some breathing …..." Llinos Medi - View Speech