Because our Welsh Labour Government reached a deal with rail workers, unions, and operators, Transport for Wales staff aren’t striking today.
But our rail network is still in a state of chaos, because Boris Johnson and Grant Shapps refuse to come to the table and do the same.
Following the sudden passing of his wife Clare, the thoughts of everyone in Welsh Labour and the wider labour movement are with Mark and his family at this very sad time.
“Free school meals are not just about hunger.
It is about saying to those children: you matter to us, we want you to have the very best - that’s what @MarcusRashford was saying yesterday.
They shall have flowers on the table." - @MarkDrakeford 🌹
#KeepWalesSafe | @thefabians
🏴 Parking will remain free at NHS hospitals in Wales.
🌹 Charges were a tax on ill health & an extra cost on hardworking staff - so we scrapped them.
Mark Drakeford has been clear that Wales stands ready as a nation of sanctuary for people fleeing violence in Ukraine. It is time for the UK Government to cut the red tape, set up a proper visa scheme and let Ukrainian refugees in.
🏴 In Wales, we have prioritised tackling holiday hunger and helping families through the pandemic.
🍽 We are now extending free school meals for every school holiday until Easter 2021.
🙏 Thank you @MarcusRashford for helping spread the news.
The Welsh Labour Government has taken the Wales and Borders rail franchise into public ownership to protect services, safeguard jobs, and build better rail infrastructure.
