With 2020 drawing to a close, many of us will be focusing upon our Christmas plans and how we plan to see our loved ones.

However, while we plan our festivities we must not forget that for many others around the world - this Christmas will not be a happy and joyous affair.

The Powys Liberal Democrats have condemned the Chancellor for failing to introduce a comprehensive plan to save jobs, after it was revealed that over 3,400 people in Powys are currently on Universal Credit.

The Powys Liberal Democrats have criticised the UK Conservative Government for slashing Welsh agriculture funding by 28% in the November Spending Review.

The Powys Liberal Democrats have called on the Chancellor to help “level the playing field” so local high streets can compete with internet giants in the run up to Christmas.

The Liberal Democrats fear local shops, hit by decreased footfall during the coronavirus pandemic, will continue to struggle over the festive period and have proposed a new scheme to encourage people to shop local from home.

The Liberal Democrats have warned that people in Brecon & Radnorshire "will not forget" the actions of Tory MP Fay Jones, who last week voted against providing safe and legal routes to sanctuary for vulnerable refugees.

The Brecon & Radnorshire Liberal Democrats have hit out at Fay Jones after she voted against an amendment to protect the UK’s high food and animal welfare standards.

Today was the last chance for MPs to vote on the Agriculture Bill after weeks of ‘ping pong’ back and forth between the House of Commons and the House of Lords.