Wales
Local MP Responds to Army Wildfire Deployment
Commenting, Welsh Liberal Democrat MP for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe, David Chadwick said:
14 Aug 2026
News
Wales - Transport
Over 1,000 air-con faults hit Welsh trains as passengers swelter
Welsh Lib Dems call for urgent action as figures suggest 124 faults remain outstanding
14 Aug 2026
Wales - Environment
Welsh Lib Dems blast Dwr Cymru as figures reveal they lost 234 million litres of water per day due to leaks last year
With Natural Resources Wales declaring a drought across the whole of Wales, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have called out Dwr Cymru over figures recently analysed by the party which show they lost 85,000 million litres of water due to leaks in 2024/2025. Th
13 Aug 2026
Wales
Burnham Reshuffle Won't Matter Unless Welsh Labour MPs Start Fighting for Wales
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have said that any reshuffle of the Welsh Labour frontbench by Andy Burnham will make little difference unless Labour MPs and ministers finally start standing up for Wales inside government.
21 Jul 2026
Wales
Dan Thomas Comments - Reform are the Establishment Say Lib Dems
Responding to Reform UK's Welsh Leader Dan Thomas's comments to BBC Wales, where he said he would consider a donation from a criminal if it was his "only option" to help pay for security, Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds MS said:
8 Jul 2026
Wales
Welsh Lib Dems Call for Emergency Air Conditioning Rollout in Hospitals and Care Homes as Wales Faces Second Record-Breaking Heatwave
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have called on the Welsh Government to urgently fund the installation of air conditioning and cooling systems in hospitals, care homes and other settings housing vulnerable people, as Wales endures its second serious heatwave
8 Jul 2026
Wales
Welsh Lib Dems Beat Reform in Powys
The Welsh Liberal Democrats are celebrating a major win in Powys following the election of local farmer Colin Millichap in the Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew by-election, dramatically gaining the seat from Reform UK.
3 Jul 2026
Wales
Burnham's Big Promises for England, but What About Wales?
Responding to Andy Burnham's speech, Welsh Liberal Democrat Westminster Spokesperson David Chadwick MP said:
29 Jun 2026
Wales
10 Years Since Brexit: Farage and Reform Must Answer for the Damage Done to Wales
Commenting on the 10-year anniversary of Brexit, Welsh Liberal Democrat Westminster Spokesperson David Chadwick MP said:
24 Jun 2026
Wales
Starmer's Departure Must Mark a Change in Westminster's Attitude Towards Wales
Commenting on the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Welsh Liberal Democrat Spokesperson David Chadwick MP said:
22 Jun 2026
Wales
Lib Dems unveil plan to join single market and boost defence ties with EU
Liberal Democrat plan to join single market would boost growth and cut the cost of living.
17 Jun 2026
Wales - Environment
Welsh Water Fine - Time for Stronger Action
Commenting on the news that Dwr Cymru/Welsh Water will be fined £44.7 million, Welsh Liberal Democrat Westminster Spokesperson David Chadwick MP, said:
5 Jun 2026
Wales - Economy
Lib Dems Call for Emergency VAT Cut to Support Welsh High Streets and Hospitality Businesses
Welsh Liberal Democrat MP for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe David Chadwick has repeated his calls for an emergency cut to VAT to help struggling high street and hospitality businesses, warning that rising costs are placing increasing pressure on businesses
4 Jun 2026
Wales - Economy
Youth Unemployment in Wales Soars Nine Times Faster Than Scotland as Welsh Lib Dems Warn of "Lost Generation"
New figures highlighted by the Welsh Liberal Democrats show a sharp deterioration in youth unemployment in Wales, with unemployment among 16–24-year-olds rising by 9.5 percentage points between 2024 & 2025, almost nine times faster than in Scotland
2 Jun 2026
Wales
David Chadwick Slams Failing Access to Work System as “Barrier to Employment” for those with disabilities
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have warned that the Government’s Access to Work scheme is no longer delivering for disabled people, after leading a parliamentary debate to highlight severe delays, growing backlogs and reduced support for applicants.
15 Apr 2026
Wales - Transport
Liberal Democrats call for an emergency 10p fuel duty cut
The Liberal Democrats are calling for an immediate 10p cut in fuel duty, as part of an emergency transport package “to keep Britain moving”.
2 Apr 2026
Wales - Environment
Welsh Lib Dems slam Reform’s “fantasy” coal plans as a threat to jobs, bills and climate
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have hit out at comments from Reform UK figures suggesting coal mining could be revived in Wales, branding the proposal “economically illiterate and environmentally reckless”.
2 Apr 2026
Wales
Reform candidate’s Ukraine comments spark outrage as Lib Dems warn of “dangerous” pro-Kremlin rhetoric
Commenting, Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds said:
2 Apr 2026