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HANSARD Digital IDI feel for colleagues on the Labour Benches, forced to defend U-turn after U-turn on their own Prime Minister’s policies. Ministers were reportedly told to find savings in their…15 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week, Consumer Energy Solutions went into administration, costing nearly 300 jobs and leaving Welsh households stuck waiting for repairs after faulty energy company…15 Jan 2026HANSARDNorthern Powerhouse RailToday’s announcement directly affects Wales, given that it is footing the Bill for the Northern Powerhouse Rail project, along with HS2 and the Oxford-Cambridge railway—although I…14 Jan 2026HANSARDUniversities: Statutory Duty of CareI think we all fully appreciate the work that universities do to try to look after the wellbeing of their students. However, does my hon. Friend agree that the lack of investment…13 Jan 2026HANSARDSocial Media: Non-consensual Sexual DeepfakesMany women and girls will be shocked to hear some colleagues in this House suggest that AI deepfakes is a question of free speech. Plaid Cymru is clear: digital abuse is not free…12 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural CommunitiesIn my constituency, we have a number of infrastructure projects being planned to produce and transport energy. While Plaid Cymru agrees that green energy production is necessary,…07 Jan 2026HANSARD BBC Charter RenewalS4C’s headquarters are within my constituency. It employs 2,500 people across Wales, and contributes £7.6 million to our economy in Caerfyrddin itself—that is without the Welsh…06 Jan 2026HANSARD Electoral ResilienceI apologise, Madam Deputy Speaker. Plaid Cymru has been calling for action in Westminster and the Senedd for months, only to be repeatedly dismissed by this Labour Government, who…16 Dec 2025HANSARD Electoral ResilienceDiolch yn fawr, Madam Dirprwy Lefarydd. Following the sentencing of Reform UK’s former Wales leader for taking bribes to peddle pro-Russian propaganda, Plaid Cymru welcomes this…16 Dec 2025HANSARDOnline Safety Act 2023: RepealDiolch yn fawr, Mr Pritchard. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. The Online Safety Act certainly has its weaknesses, but I do not believe that it should be…15 Dec 2025HANSARDOnline Safety Act 2023: RepealAbsolutely. Personally, I think that the algorithms in the system are a disaster. Wales is very different from England, so I have to be careful that I am not treading on the toes…15 Dec 2025HANSARD Railways BillGetting to grips with the railways by simplifying and integrating aspects such as freight, passenger services, ticketing and long-term planning is welcome. This Bill makes great…09 Dec 2025HANSARDChild Poverty StrategyPlaid Cymru has led the charge in Wales against the two-child limit, so we welcome the fact that scrapping it is a cornerstone of this strategy. As Members will know, 34% of our…08 Dec 2025HANSARD Pension Schemes BillI thank the Minister for his opening remarks this afternoon. The Bill has provided an opportunity for the Labour UK Government to address long-standing pension injustices. Such…03 Dec 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthIn order to secure rural economic growth in Wales, we need to ensure that our agricultural sector is supported. Every pound spent on agriculture generates £9 by supporting farm…03 Dec 2025HANSARDPackaging: Extended Producer ResponsibilityIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Lewell. I thank the hon. Member for Gower (Tonia Antoniazzi) for securing the debate. EPR, at its base, is a tax on…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseLloyds bank is to close the last bank in Ammanford on 12 January, leaving a banking desert in the second-largest town in my constituency. As we are all being encouraged to bank…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Right to Trial by JuryDiolch yn fawr, Mr Llefarydd. At the end of December 2024, there were 11,850 outstanding cases at our magistrates courts and 2,663 outstanding cases at Crown courts in Wales. Of…27 Nov 2025HANSARDG20 and UkraineI thank the Prime Minister for his statement. The draft deal states: “It is expected that Russia will not invade neighboring countries”. To say it is “expected” is wholly…25 Nov 2025HANSARD Police ReformMay I thank Dafydd Llywelyn for his excellent for his excellent work, especially on rural crime and domestic abuse, and take the opportunity to welcome Ysgol Gynradd Nantgaredig…13 Nov 2025