Tory block on housing LCO a worrying omen
A senior AM has reacted with concern to the news that the Welsh government’s Housing LCO is likely to fail after Conservatives blocked the bid in Westminster.
Plaid Cymru’s Dai Lloyd AM said that it is deeply concerning that a party that is not in government in either London or Cardiff can bring down a plan that is designed to bring about real benefits in Welsh communities.
Dr Lloyd said that this shows yet another failing of the LCO system – adding that the Conservative attitude shows their anti Welsh devolution principles.
The Chair of the Plaid Cymru group in the National Assembly, Dai Lloyd AM said:
“If this really is the end of the line for the Housing LCO, it will be a disgraceful waste of public resources. But more significantly, it will mean that 3 Conservative MPs in London have been allowed to bring down the policy of the Welsh government that was democratically elected by the people of Wales.
“It is very worrying that the Tories are willing to take this kind of action now – and it clearly shows a complete lack of respect for Wales. This sort of action is a worrying omen of how the Tories plan to treat Wales if they win the general election.
“As part of the Welsh government, Plaid is trying to tackle homelessness and hardship, yet the LCO system, aided and abetted by the Conservative party seem hell bent on holding us back.”
