“If You As A Government Expect People To Self-Isolate, You Have A Duty To Ensure That Is Not Financially Impossible” – Leanne
Following the announcement that those returning from Spain must self-isolate for two weeks, Plaid Cymru MS for the Rhondda Leanne Wood has urged the UK Government to consider the practicalities of doing so.
Read moreThe Need for Coronavirus Community Network Still Exists - Leanne
Leanne Wood is reminding people living in the Rhondda that a volunteer community network is still running to help people shielding or self-isolating due to coronavirus.
Read morePPE Numbers Show Labour Government Were Badly Prepared for Coronavirus – Leanne
Fewer than 32,000 surgical gowns were held in a central NHS Shared Service Partnership in Wales when the first coronavirus case hit the country, research by the Rhondda MS has found.
Read moreLeanne Wood MS Slams Test and Trace Strategy Delay as “Disappointing”
Plaid Cymru MS Leanne Wood has criticised the Welsh Government for the delay in establishing a test and trace strategy.
Read moreRhondda MS Urges People to Ignore Tory Prime Minister
The Rhondda AM has welcomed a Labour U-turn on testing in care homes but said more is needed.
Read moreCare Home Testing Needs to Go Further – Leanne
The Rhondda AM has welcomed a Labour U-turn on testing in care homes but said more is needed.
Read moreCoronavirus Deaths Emphasise Need to Reduce Poverty – Leanne
The Rhondda AM has said Covid-19 has underlined the need for the Labour Government to put tackling poverty back on the agenda.
Read morePPE Designed for Women Must be Provided – Leanne
The Rhondda AM has called for more PPE designed specifically for women to become available.
Read moreCover Transport Costs for Key Workers and Funeral Costs If they Die of Covid-19, Says Leanne
The Rhondda AM has called on the Labour Government to provide free transport for all key workers and pay for funeral costs if they die of corona virus.
Read moreWorking Class Women Are at Highest Risk of Getting Covid-19 – Leanne
Reacting to reports that women of working age are by far the biggest group of people contracting corona virus, Rhondda AM Leanne Wood said: “It is not surprising to learn how much more women are being exposed to Covid-19.
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