Member of the Senedd for Fflint Wrecsam and Welsh Labour Leader.
Joined September 2011
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There are real-life consequences to Plaid Cymru’s inaction in government. Their priority should be the NHS, not independence.
The latest figures show the total number of NHS waits has risen to its highest level in 10 months.
Patients need action and a Plaid government focused on getting waiting lists down. The NHS must come first.
Plaid’s plan for Newport and the surrounding towns is deeply unpopular with thousands of residents - and it’s easy to see why.
Closing M4 junctions would push more traffic onto local roads, bringing greater congestion, disruption and pollution to our communities.
Tomorrow marks 60 years since the Aberfan disaster. Those who lost their lives will never be forgotten.
Delighted to have spoken at the Wales Co-operative conference this weekend about the need to devolve more power across Wales.
Proud to speak to Co-operative conference today.
The Labour and Co-operative parties share a belief in fairness, equality, and the power of working together.
It’s great to be celebrating that shared vision today.
The £60 million we secured for additional learning needs this week is just the baseline.
Here’s why I’ll be pressing the Welsh Government for more in the years ahead.
Welsh Labour is a responsible opposition. That’s why children with additional learning needs will now receive £60 million in additional funding this year from the Welsh Government.
Behind the scenes at BBC Cymru Wales yesterday for Walescast.
We discussed the ALN budget deal - securing £60 million for ALN – and how grown-up opposition means working with the Welsh Government to get the best deal for Wales.
The episode is available now.
Ken Skates MS retweeted
The racist language exposed by ITV has no place in Welsh politics.
Reform UK must explain how Martin Roberts was selected as a candidate and given a taxpayer-funded Senedd role.
Wales deserves answers. Another “bad apple” excuse won’t cut it. itv.com/watch/news/undercove…
Hearing from people like Deb on the way to the Senedd this morning is exactly why we fought so hard to secure this £60 million investment in additional learning needs.
Behind this deal are real children, families and teachers who deserve the support they need.
Reform UK’s leader in England has previously called for cuts to school transport spending.
We don’t believe Wales should follow that approach and will work with the Welsh Government to protect these vital services while bringing costs down.
Yesterday was a busy and important day in the Senedd, rounded off with an interview on @SharpEndITV. Watch it back now on ITVX.
Today was a step in the right direction, but Welsh Labour will keep fighting to secure more for our schools.
Welsh labour has secured an additional £60 million for ALN. That's 50% more than was on the table earlier this year.
£60 million this year is £60 million more than what the Plaid Cymru Government first offered our Schools - but we'll keep fighting for more.
Ken Skates MS retweeted
Welsh Labour has secured more funding for children and young people with additional learning needs.
We will continue to work with teaching unions, local government leaders and teaching professionals to ensure we always get the best possible deal.
