| Did anyone vote for this on 19:47 - Dec 17 with 247 views | Boundy |
| Did anyone vote for this on 18:22 - Dec 17 by majorraglan |
It’s a lot more complicated than just saying the Senedd, but they have to take ownership for some of the mess - in the same way the Conservatives have to take ownership for the mess the U.K. is in.
Wales is amongst the poorest areas of the U.K. poverty, social deprivation poor health outcomes are all interlinked. Having an older population also impacts on outcomes and the budget as older people are a lot more expensive to care for.
Illiterate children is not simply down to the Senedd, parents have to take a lot of responsibility for that. Poorer educational outcomes, that can be in part laid at the local authorities and the Senedd’s door but not illiteracy. We’ve got a whole load of feckless chavs out there who can barely look after themselves bringing up a generation of NEETs - that’s a whole host of problems being built up for future.
In terms of open borders, the last time I looked Westminster was responsible for immigration control.
I for one can’t wait to see the back of Baroness Morgan, Drakers and Vaughn Gething for 3.
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You are of course correct in much of what you post but and there always a but, could you comment on when as you say Westminster has to carry a lot of the blame for the plight of many why then does the Senedd who make these decision's , has its own powers and its own budget control DECIDE to spend & waste money on pointless scheme's as planting trees in foreign lands, the introduction of more AMs along with their supporting staff more office space at a cost of millions of tax payers money, the introduction of the hated 20mph zones with predicted losses to the Welsh economy of billions of pounds, there are many other examples of the failures of the Senedd which are directly attributed to them and them only |  |
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| Did anyone vote for this on 20:10 - Dec 17 with 234 views | onehunglow |
| Did anyone vote for this on 18:22 - Dec 17 by majorraglan |
It’s a lot more complicated than just saying the Senedd, but they have to take ownership for some of the mess - in the same way the Conservatives have to take ownership for the mess the U.K. is in.
Wales is amongst the poorest areas of the U.K. poverty, social deprivation poor health outcomes are all interlinked. Having an older population also impacts on outcomes and the budget as older people are a lot more expensive to care for.
Illiterate children is not simply down to the Senedd, parents have to take a lot of responsibility for that. Poorer educational outcomes, that can be in part laid at the local authorities and the Senedd’s door but not illiteracy. We’ve got a whole load of feckless chavs out there who can barely look after themselves bringing up a generation of NEETs - that’s a whole host of problems being built up for future.
In terms of open borders, the last time I looked Westminster was responsible for immigration control.
I for one can’t wait to see the back of Baroness Morgan, Drakers and Vaughn Gething for 3.
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Yet reading some ,Wales some sort of paradise and a future sanctuary for migrants
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| Did anyone vote for this on 21:47 - Dec 17 with 202 views | max936 |
| Did anyone vote for this on 16:31 - Dec 17 by Boundy |
Senedd = ill health, people dying in hospital corridors or ambulances , illiterate children, highest poverty rates in the UK , no ambition, open borders . |
They're spending the taxpayers money on their vanity projects like their desire for a Nation of Sanctuary these plenty of Welsh people sanctuary they'll get little help from Senedd Labour or their side kick Plaid who are a joke of a party, vote Plaid get Labour's policies. |  |
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| Did anyone vote for this on 23:06 - Dec 17 with 177 views | majorraglan |
| Did anyone vote for this on 19:47 - Dec 17 by Boundy |
You are of course correct in much of what you post but and there always a but, could you comment on when as you say Westminster has to carry a lot of the blame for the plight of many why then does the Senedd who make these decision's , has its own powers and its own budget control DECIDE to spend & waste money on pointless scheme's as planting trees in foreign lands, the introduction of more AMs along with their supporting staff more office space at a cost of millions of tax payers money, the introduction of the hated 20mph zones with predicted losses to the Welsh economy of billions of pounds, there are many other examples of the failures of the Senedd which are directly attributed to them and them only |
Many people will argue (and it’s generally been accepted) that Wales was under funded by the Barnett Formula which based it n population share prior to 2019, factors such as pororer health, poverty, poorer infrastructure weren’t factored in. Historically Wales had lower funding pp than England. In 2019 a Need Based Factor which provides Wales with 120% per person of what England receives which is just over the assessed need level of 115%.
On top of that, Westminster under the previous government has ensured that Wales didn’t receive consequential funding from projects such as HS2 as they were treated as England and Wales projects even though there is no direct benefit to Wales (Scotland and NI both received the extra funding to boost infrastructure in those countries). While the funding NBF provides is to be welcomed, it isn't going to make up the shortfall of years of under funding.
The tree planting initiative has cost approximately £270k per year, benefits are reported to include helping tackle climate change, carbon capture, sustainable farming and preventing landslides. The U.K. government (including the previous government) has similar programmes in other parts of the world.
In terms of powers to and budget control, the WG can increase taxes in Wales but when wer3 already he of the poorest regions on the UK it doesn’t make sense to increase taxes on people who can afford it the least.
I agree with the points you make about extra AM’s, I’d reverse it pdq. I’d also look at the number of councils in Wales, I know the move to 22 local authorities was linked to a reduction in town councils etc, but there must be scope to save money through collaborative working.
The 20mph is an issue, it’s been very poorly thought out and implemented. The concept of making roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists is sound. Encouraging more people to use greener environmentally friendly options reduces congestion, delivers health benefits, cost savings etc etc, but it’s not for everyone and it needs a balanced approach.
People living in towns and villages generally support the 20mph in their street, outside their homes etc, but they don’t want to see it in on many of the routes they travel regularly because it’s a pain. There’s a place for 20mph in town centres and places where there’s heavy pedestrian footfall, but I believe trunk roads, sparsely populated areas etc don’t need it. I think a 20mph speed limit is appropriate outside a school between 7.30am and say 18.30pm, but at 2am do we really expect to see kids etc outside a primary school - 20mph at that time is a nonsense and 30 mph would be fine.
I’ll be glad to see the back of Drakers, Gething snd Waters and I’m really hoping Baroness Morgan gets the boot. | | | |
| Did anyone vote for this on 11:43 - Dec 19 with 89 views | ReslovenSwan1 |
| Did anyone vote for this on 19:47 - Dec 17 by Boundy |
You are of course correct in much of what you post but and there always a but, could you comment on when as you say Westminster has to carry a lot of the blame for the plight of many why then does the Senedd who make these decision's , has its own powers and its own budget control DECIDE to spend & waste money on pointless scheme's as planting trees in foreign lands, the introduction of more AMs along with their supporting staff more office space at a cost of millions of tax payers money, the introduction of the hated 20mph zones with predicted losses to the Welsh economy of billions of pounds, there are many other examples of the failures of the Senedd which are directly attributed to them and them only |
The Senedd wisely goes out of it s way to support preexisting Welsh VOLUNTEER groups and charities.
This is morally good and good economic practice. Most are Wales based with one or two overseas like " The size of Wales" charity
I a was at a mental health event last month and Drakeford did an introduction talk. The Senedd support volunteers. I as a voter and ratepayer agree they should. Food bank counselling facilities someone to talk to etc There weird three or four volunteer groups there.
I am pretty disgusted with the attitude of some groups linked to Reform and anti Senedd for targeting these volunteer groups by highlighting, in isolation, efforts to help people who gave already gained asylum. It seems pretty sick to me to see some grey people some themselves on on benefits (often self inflicted ) bad mouth these individual volunteers helping others in an even worse predicament.
The Senedd is right to support these volunteer groups while including limited and proportional support for overseas causes. (with domestic benefits of experience gathering and PR benefits).
Wales need Global investment. We need to have a global foot print. In time of cuts the Strata canto not cover everything. The Senedd should support charities and volunteer groups and do. The scheme in the OP is just one scheme . Agitators agitate.
The Uganda money was £250k last year £5k a week. The cost of one gardening g crew of 5 or 6 who plant daffodils in Victoria park in Neath. [Post edited 19 Dec 11:50]
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