New National Park Proposal concerns ‘Exaggerated’ says Labour MS Tuesday, 19 November, 2024 Montgomeryshire MS, Russell George, has again voiced his opposition to the potential expansion of a proposed new National Park into North Powys, in an exchange with the First Minister in the Senedd this week. The Welsh Government outlined plans in its 2021-2026 Programme for Government to designate a new National Park in northeast Wales, based on the existing Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National... Local News
March Newsletter from Russell George MS 7th March 2024 March 2024 Newsletter Welcome to my March 2024 Newsletter Last week we saw the largest ever protest held at the Senedd, with thousands of farmers and others who... Newsletters
POWERFUL SYMBOL FROM FARMERS ON THE SENEDD STEPS 6th March 2024 Following the protest last week, in which thousands of farmers protested in Cardiff Bay, today (6/3/24) farmers have placed 5,500 empty wellies outside the... Local News
Montgomeryshire Businesses sweep up at Countryside Alliance Awards 1st March 2024 The Countryside Alliance Wales held its annual ‘Rural Oscars’ awards ceremony in the Senedd this week (27/02/2024), where several Welsh rural businesses were... Local News
Russell George's Detailed Response to Air Ambulance Engagement Process 29th February 2024 This article includes the detailed response submitted by Russell George MS, Craig Williams MP, and others to Phase Three of the Wales Air Ambulance Engagement... Local News
MS joins Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal launch 26th February 2024 Russell George MS is calling on the people of Montgomeryshire to join Marie Curie’s biggest annual fundraising appeal to raise funds to ensure everyone gets the... Senedd News
Russell George MS calls for the Sustainable Farming Scheme Proposals to be scrapped ahead of Senedd debate 26th February 2024 The Welsh Conservatives have tabled a Senedd motion to scrap the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) Proposals being brought forward by the Welsh Government. The... Local News
mid Wales farmers demonstrate frustration during Labour leadership hustings 19th February 2024 Around 100 tractors took part in a protest during Vaughan Gething and Jeremy Miles’ Welsh Labour leadership hustings, in Newtown. The protest in Newtown took... Local News
Newtown Bypass Celebrates 5th Birthday 14th February 2024 Today (14th February) marks 5 years since the opening of the Newtown Bypass. Montgomeryshire MS Russell George has said the bypass has made a significant... Local News
Politicians stress importance of apprenticeships 13th February 2024 Montgomeryshire Politicians are concerned that proposed Welsh Government cuts threaten future of apprenticeship programmes in Mid Wales The Welsh Government... Local News
