Labour ‘Knows the Price Of Everything but the Value of Nothing’

During First Minister’s Questions today (Tuesday 4th February 2025), Plaid leader Rhun ap Iorwerth MS challenged the Labour Welsh Government for presiding over crises facing the education and culture sectors.

Last week, Cardiff announced plans to cut 400 jobs to merge departments and axe courses – including music and nursing.

This announcement came after months of warning from the Higher Education sector over possible job cuts.

Wales’ cultural institutions are also struggling. Wales’ National Museum has closed temporarily due to safety concerns over the deteriorating condition of the building.

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth MS said:

“As each day goes by, institutions of cultural, educational and national importance are being dismantled one by one – proving that Labour knows the price of everything but the value of nothing.

“Wales’ National Museum has closed temporarily and 400 jobs are on the line at Cardiff University.

“We see cuts to Arts Council, and the loss of the National Theatre. Now a world renowned music department within Wales’ largest university is being closed – the land of song being silenced on Labour’s watch.

“And at the height of an NHS nursing crisis – Labour’s message is that it doesn’t care about those who want to make a career out of caring for others.

“After almost 26 years, Labour are lurching from one crisis to another and their lack of vision and ambition for Wales is plain for all to see. Only Plaid Cymru offers Wales the fresh start it desperately needs.”