Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 3:52 pm on 27 June 2017.
Politics is about difficult decisions, and today’s in relation to the Circuit of Wales was no exception. I do not take the impact of this decision lightly, and neither do my Cabinet colleagues. We made every effort to make this project work. However, this is about getting the decisions right, and getting the right investment into Blaenau Gwent and the wider south Wales Valleys—investment that is sustainable, long term and that genuinely benefits local communities. It’s my wish that these new initiatives move forward as quickly as possible for the people of Ebbw Vale and the south Wales Valleys.