Welsh Conservatives: Ambitious for Wales, Delivering for Wales
Conservatives have today launched the Welsh manifesto in Brecon and Radnorshire ahead of the General Election.
The manifesto will build on our strong track record of delivering for Wales and will set out Welsh Conservatives' ambitious vision for our nation.
5 years ago we stood on the brink. Today, the Welsh economy is growing faster than almost every other part of the United Kingdom - Welsh business confidence is rising and unemployment is falling. More jobs are being created and more Welsh families have the security that a better pay-packet and employment brings.
Since 2010, we've demonstrated that it takes Conservatives in Government to get positive things done for Wales with:
- 52,000 new jobs and 22,400 new businesses created
- 1.2 million people getting a tax cut and over 150,000 people being taken out of tax altogether
- record investment across the whole of Wales
- major projects unblocked and delivered including: rail electrification, borrowing powers for the M4 and a funding floor for Wales
- Wales firmly back on the map hosting the NATO and International Investment Summits
Conservatives have a long-term economic plan that's working for Wales and our manifesto sets out how we will take this forward to secure the economic recovery for Wales by:
· Increasing the tax-free personal allowance to £12,500, benefiting 1.4 million tax payers in Wales.
· Legislating to make those working 30 hours on the minimum wage exempt from paying any income tax.
- Rebalancing the economy to make Wales a beacon of economic success by investing in rail electrification, broadband roll out and rail upgrades.
- Helping people in Wales to buy their first home and not taxing parents who want to leave their home to their children.
- Showcasing Wales on the world stage by promoting Wales abroad and bidding to bring the Commonwealth Games to Wales
Our Manifesto outlines our positive plans for every stage of your life. With £8 billion of extra funding for the NHS in England, there would be significant Barnett consequentials coming to Wales. Welsh Conservatives in the Assembly would:
· Restore Wales' reputation for excellence in education, dragged down by 16 years of Welsh Labour control.
· Fund schools directly to give power to parents, teachers and governors
- Increase spending on the Welsh NHS, supported by a strong economy and carry out a full, public independent inquiry into the NHS.
- Freeze council tax and help social housing tenants onto the housing ladder.
Today's manifesto launch demonstrates that only Welsh Conservatives have a plan for every stage of your life The job's not finished and there's more to do - but without a strong economy, we cannot overcome the challenges we face.
Only David Cameron and the Welsh Conservatives have a plan for Wales. As Prime Minister, David Cameron has put Wales on the world stage and front and centre of economic growth. The plan must now continue to bear fruit for the people of Wales.
The Secretary of State for Wales, Stephen Crabb said ahead of the launch:
"Today we are launching a positive manifesto for securing Wales' economic recovery, The last five years have shown that it takes Conservatives in government to get things done for Wales. By rolling up our sleeves and facing Wales' challenges head on, our ambitious programme for the next five years will create new and better jobs for Wales."
The next Conservative government will secure a better future for you, your family and Wales.
For a copy of the manifesto please email [email protected]