ON Thursday, March 3, there’s a referendum to decide if Wales deserves a stronger voice.
Over the last decade the Assembly has gradually grown in stature and confidence. But the system for making laws that affect Wales is slow and complicated. It wastes time and money.
A ‘Yes’ vote will allow Assembly Members to spend less time talking about procedures and more time focusing on the problems in our communities.
Why should Wales have to wait three years to improve services for people with mental health problems when there is all party agreement within the Assembly that change is needed?
Why should Scotland and Northern Ireland (which is half our size) be allowed to set their own agenda when Wales can’t? Even though we are from different parties we have come together to stand united behind a simple principle – laws that only apply in Wales should be made in Wales. That’s what the referendum on March 3 is about and we need your help to get a ‘Yes’ vote.
Please support the cross-party campaign by looking online at yesforwales.com and sign up to help.
Carwyn Jones, Labour Ieuan Wyn Jones, Plaid Cymru Nick Bourne, Conservative Kirsty Williams, Liberal Democrat Roger Lewis, Chair, Yes for Wales
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