Plaid Cymru is demanding “economic fairness” and increased funding for Wales from Westminster ahead of the launch of their general election manifesto. The Welsh political party has called on Labour to bring meaningful change amid claims that the party failed to deliver following 14 years of “Tory cuts and chaos”. The calls come as Plaid Cymru prepare to launch their manifesto later today.
The party’s Leader, Rhun ap Iorwerth, highlighted that this general election was solely about the economy, stating that the Welsh Parliament should have more control over natural resources and funding for public transport. Plaid’s manifesto, which is being launched in Cardiff, will demand a fair budget model that more accurately reflects the needs and distinct requirements of communities across Wales. The party has also called for control over the Crown Estate to be devolved, ensuring that profits from the estate’s properties go to the Welsh capital, and not to the UK Treasury.
Wales remains owed “billions” as a result of UK government spending on the HS2 railway from London to the West Midlands, according to Plaid. Plaid Cymru has criticised both the Conservative party and Labour for its failure to categorise the project effectively, thereby refusing to release needed funding to Wales. The party is calling for revisions to how the Welsh government’s budget is determined in Westminster in order to ensure that the funding provided reflects Wales’ requirements.
Ahead of the election, Plaid Cymru has pledged to fight for the billions owed as a result of the HS2 project. The party has also underscored the importance of electing a strong group of Plaid Cymru MPs in order to demand fairness for their square mile and act in the best interests of Welsh citizens. The party’s manifesto launch will take place later today in Cardiff
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