7. Welsh Conservatives Debate: The Welsh Economy

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:58 pm on 4 May 2022.

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Photo of Mabon ap Gwynfor Mabon ap Gwynfor Plaid Cymru 4:58, 4 May 2022

No, I think what you'll find is that Ieuan Wyn Jones invested in the infrastructure of Wales and ensured that north, mid and south Wales were connected, meaning that we could take some goods around Wales, and linking up communities in Wales, which has been crucial for our communities. We'll continually thank Ieuan Wyn Jones for that work.

But the fiscal policies that emanate from London—things like sweetheart deals for Goldman Sachs and others in the finance sector—these deals are designed around the economic strengths of London and the south-east of England. They don't understand the economy of Wales. The Welsh economy is different to that of London. This is why independence would strengthen our economy. We would decide on our own fiscal policies based on the strengths and weaknesses of our own economy. That's why I'm calling on all of you here present to please support our amendment. Diolch yn fawr iawn.