FRACKING DANGER: PENARTH PUBLIC MEETING

One of Wales’ most respected politicians will be addressing a public meeting in Penarth this week to warn to the dangers of fracking and to give an update on the measures being taken to stop it here in Wales...

Dafydd Wigley

Plaid Cymru’s Dafydd Wigley, who is a former MP, Assembly Member and member of the House of Lords, will be addressing the meeting at the Windsor Arms on Friday (March 13) at 7.30pm.

The Party of Wales has been leading the campaign against fracking in Wales and has secured a commitment from the Welsh Government to do all it can to stop it.

Plaid MPs have also campaigned on the issue, and the Westminster Government has said it will devolve to enable the Welsh Government to impose a moratorium on fracking.

The issue is of particular concern in the Vale of Glamorgan, where planning permission has already been given for test drilling at three sites.

Dafydd Wigley said: “The fact that we will be getting control over fracking in Wales is a direct result of the lead taken by Plaid Cymru, both at Westminster and at the National Assembly.

“We will now have the powers to for a total moratorium on fracking in Wales, but we must ensure this is delivered quickly so that no permissions are given before it’s in place.”

Friday’s meeting will be hosted by Party of Wales Cardiff South and Penarth parliamentary candidate, Ben Foday.

“We oppose fracking because of the danger it poses to the environment, water and health,” he said.

“Plaid Cymru has led the debate in the Assembly and Westminster to prevent fracking in the Vale and the rest of Wales.

“I know people locally have strong feelings about fracking. Everyone is welcome to come to this meeting to debate the issue and discuss what can be done to stop it happening here in the Vale.”