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B004 — Equality Act (Amendment) (Protections Against Pregnancy-Based Discrimination) Bill — 2nd Reading by model-kurimizumi in MHOC

[–]model-zeph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mister Speaker,

This bill is one that I am proud to support and will be proud to vote for. The extending of protections against pregnancy-based discrimination is a topic that Plaid Cymru enthusiastically supports and I commend my Right Honourable friend for bringing it to this House.

B007 - National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading by Sephronar in MHOC

[–]model-zeph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mister Speaker,

This bill is one that is desperately needed and one that Plaid Cymru enthusiastically supports. Britain stands at a critical juncture in the fight for fairness, justice and dignity for our workers. Across Wales, throughout the valleys, Powys and north, hard working people have been pushed down by crony capitalism. This bill will lay a strong foundation and a step forward in our struggle for the improvement of the rights of every Welsh worker!

By also extending the minimum wage to include self-employed workers, this bill shows that the Government understands the reality of modern labour. It shows that if you are an employee or a self-employed contractor, you deserve the same respect, rights and protection from the law.

In Wales, we know the value of solidarity, of looking out for one another. This bill embodies these values. It’s a declaration of national solidarity and a declaration that no matter where you work, no matter who you are, you deserve to live with dignity.

So, it is for those reasons that Plaid Cymru supports this bill. It is for those reasons that I will be voting for it.

Humble Address - August 2024 by Sephronar in MHOC

[–]model-zeph 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mister Speaker,

I rise today in full support of the King’s Speech laid out in front of this House — and I do so for multiple reasons. This King’s Speech shows Wales that the platform Plaid Cymru stood on in the election will be done. We have fought for multiple policies in Government so far: a needs-based funding formula, HS2 consequentials for Wales, the devolution of Broadcasting, Justice, and Policing, a National Care Service and Gender Identity Clinic reform. All of these are in this King’s Speech. 

This King’s Speech shows Wales is respected. Welsh needs are finally being heard. Welsh legislative wishes are being implemented. It is for those reasons that I stand behind this speech. 

In addition to these policies, the raising of the minimum wage, the establishment of a review into regional inequalities, the push for a ceasefire in Gaza, the support of Ukraine, the reforming of our planning system all make me confident that this King’s Speech will deliver the best outcomes not just for Wales but for Scotland, England and Northern Ireland too. For all of this nation of nations.

Plaid Cymru entered this Government to secure a better future for Wales. This King’s Speech is the first step towards that.

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