Unclaimed millions could give New Year boost to thousands – Kirsty

Kirsty Williams has urged people in Wales to check whether they are eligible for some of the £100m that goes unclaimed each year in council tax benefit. More

Nice’s decision on cancer drugs points the way for Wales - Black

The decision by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence yesterday to provide expensive drugs, which prolong the life of terminally ill cancer patients, free on the NHS in England, must be replicated in Wales, the Welsh Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Minister, Peter Black has said. More

Government must pressure GPs to stay open longer

The Welsh Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Minister, Peter Black has called on the One Wales Government to put more pressure on GPs to stay open outside normal hours so as to help working patients get treatment and to take some pressure off accident and emergency units. More

VAT cut must be passed on to Severn Bridge Motorists - Roger Williams

Roger Williams MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Secretary of State for Wales, has called on Severn River Crossing PLC to pass on the recent cut in VAT to motorists. More

Bates welcomes extra £38million to combat flooding in Wales

Welcoming the news that an extra £38million will be spent on coastal and flood risk management in Wales, Montgomeryshire AM Mick Bates has warned that a long term, holistic approach is needed to accommodate the increasing impacts of flooding on our communities. More

Wales needs to take the Green Road out of the Recession - Willott

Today, the Welsh Liberal Democrats outlined how the party's plans to put Britain on a 'Green Road out of the Recession' would benefit Wales by creating jobs and leaving a legacy that will save energy, put money back into people's pockets and fight climate change. More

It’s time for fairer funding for all the nations of the UK

Kirsty Williams has called for urgent reform of the financial system which "doesn't give Wales enough money, doesn't let Wales hold its Ministers to account and doesn't give us the tools we need to do the job". More

Kirsty: new leader

The Welsh Liberal Democrats have elected Kirsty Williams as their first ever female leader in Wales. Kirsty will now be the first female leader of a political party in Wales. More

Roger Williams demands apology from Plaid candidate

Speaking after comments critical of Ceredigion MP Mark Williams's role in post office closures were made on a Plaid Westminster candidate's blog, Liberal Democrat Shadow Secretary of State for Wales Roger Williams MP has demanded an apology. More

"Green intent must be matched by green action on micro-generation" – Mick Bates AM

Welsh Liberal Democrat AM Mick Bates has welcomed the news that planning regulations on micro-generation for domestic properties will be relaxed in the New Year, following a statement by the Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones, but warns that this must be matched by funding if the Assembly is to reach its 2012 target for the installation of micro-generation units across Wales. More