Kirsty Williams
Commenting on Plaid Cymru’s announcement that it has withdrawn from negotiations on the Welsh Government’s budget, Kirsty Williams, Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats, said:
“The Welsh Liberal Democrat priority for the next budget continues to be extra support for Wales’ poorest school children through our Pupil Premium.
“However, it’s very difficult to see how we can support a budget that prioritises the current M4 proposals and that is what we will explain to the Welsh Government in future negotiations.
“Rather than walk away, we see these budget negotiations as an opportunity to help build a stronger economy in Wales and ensure better value for taxpayers.
“The M4 announcement yesterday was a huge mistake. It completely flies in the face of the environmental and economic issues. Our proposed alternatives are far less expensive and less likely to damage vast swathes of the environment. A responsible Government wouldn’t spend its entire borrowing powers on one single road, leaving no money left for other transport projects.”
