James Evans MS attends farming protest in London Tuesday, 19 November, 2024 James Evans MS has today taken part in the farmers’ protest against UK Labour’s inheritance tax changes in Westminster. Under the new rules, relief from inheritance tax will be restricted to the first £1 million of agricultural business and property. Above this, landowners will pay inheritance tax at a rate of 20%. The average size of a farm in Wales is roughly 118 acres, with the average price... Articles
James Evans MS calls for Welsh Government action on livestock attacks 7th March 2023 In the Senedd today, James Evans MS called for a Ministerial statement on sheep deaths caused by dogs. Evans said that two sheep in the past week have died due... Senedd News
James Evans MS promotes Welsh language in Senedd 1st March 2023 In a Senedd debate to mark St. David’s Day, James Evans MS made his first Parliamentary contribution in Welsh. Evans, a Welsh learner, began by speaking in... Senedd News
James Evans MS leads call for dental provision in schools 28th February 2023 In the Welsh Parliament, James Evans MS called on Mark Drakeford to expand dental provision into schools to guarantee children dental care. Evans said, “in my... Senedd News
Air Ambulance base in Mid Wales set to be retained 22nd February 2023 Wales Air Ambulance has today confirmed that it will retain a base at Welshpool until at least 2026. They have also announced their new aviation partner will be... Local News
James Evans questions Minister on behalf of local NFU 16th February 2023 In the Senedd this week, James Evans repeated calls from NFU Cymru Brecon & Radnor to extend Glastir funding, which is due to finish at the end of this year... Senedd News
James Evans criticises Brecon Boots Sunday closure 15th February 2023 The Boots pharmacy in Brecon will be discontinuing their Sunday rota, with the company citing “significant inflationary pressures and workforce challenges” as... Local News
Welsh Government halts major road building in Wales 14th February 2023 It has been announced today that all major road building projects have been halted as part of the Welsh Government’s National Transport Plan. The move was... Senedd News
James Evans questions Powys Council’s cost-saving advice for schools 9th February 2023 In the Senedd yesterday, James Evans MS raised Powys County Council’s suggestion that schools can ‘cease photocopying’ in order to save money. The suggestion... Senedd News
Brecon & Radnorshire brings in £6.1 million from National Lottery 7th February 2023 Brecon & Radnorshire has benefitted from a total of £6.1 million in funding from The National Lottery Community Fund. Beneficiaries include the Llangorse Public... Senedd News
