IF Drakeford says...

[the other bob wilson]

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This board's a bit out of step when it comes to support for devolution/independence etc

I assume it's because of the age profile

Possibly, but there still hasn't been any vote in Welsh history I'm aware of that has shown a majority in favour of independence (or where Plaid have got the most votes). Given what was being said in the year prior to the vote, Plaid Cymru's performance in the election last May has to be viewed as disappointing.

For myself, I've never been closer to backing an independent Wales in my life, but still have this feeling that a vote for Plaid is a wasted one and a possible way of letting the Tories take control of the Senedd - maybe there are thousands in Wales who feel like this?

[goats]

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I don’t know anyone who wants an independent Wales….it’s bad enough as it is with the plaid Labour love in

[blue matt]

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just heard on the TV that Wales are lifting the restrictions in 2 weeks, I can only guess thats in time for the 6 nations ? ? ? ?

or maybe Drakeford has had a twinge of guilt ???

[J R Hartley]

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Spot on.
Same as the booze tax fiasco.

Its not even a tax! Just more profit for the likes of Tesco, Asda.etc

If the "tax" went towards programmes and support for addiction then fair enough but the extra money just stays with the seller!?!?!

[goats]

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just heard on the TV that Wales are lifting the restrictions in 2 weeks, I can only guess thats in time for the 6 nations ? ? ? ?

or maybe Drakeford has had a twinge of guilt ???

Backhander

[WJ99mobile]

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Absolutely staggering view.

And bollocks.

I think it's a fair view to hold.

It's only a few in the Drakeford circle that will know how true it really it but arguments could be made from both sides.

[delmbox]

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He's damned if he does damned if he doesn't with some of you. Cases have halved in the last week (2300-1200 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-59984873) and if he didn't lift restrictions it'd be all "DRIPFORD THE DICTATOR DRUNK ON POWER, THOSE POOR PUBS "

Being that he's saying a significant drop in cases means a drop in restrictions, which has literally been the policy for almost two years, it's 'OH YEAH, HE'S DROPPING RESTRICTIONS JUST FOR THE RUGBY WHAT A SURPRISE" even though that means that the hospitality sector you pretend to care so much about won't miss out on millions of pounds

The man's not perfect but it's ridiculous

[delmbox]

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How many people polled? And where? Is it a large sample size across the whole country? North and South?

I don't know to be honest. I also don't think that if there were a vote on independence any time soon that the Yes vote would get anywhere near it, but to say that he's set the movement back a decade is just plain wrong

[Eric the Half a Bee]

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Crawl back under your rock you pillbug.

If it was left to the likes of you we would all be locked down and all out of a job.

Nonsense.

[Eric the Half a Bee]

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Possibly, but there still hasn't been any vote in Welsh history I'm aware of that has shown a majority in favour of independence (or where Plaid have got the most votes). Given what was being said in the year prior to the vote, Plaid Cymru's performance in the election last May has to be viewed as disappointing.

For myself, I've never been closer to backing an independent Wales in my life, but still have this feeling that a vote for Plaid is a wasted one and a possible way of letting the Tories take control of the Senedd - maybe there are thousands in Wales who feel like this?

Indeed. Most of Wales is still more interested in keeping the Tories out.

In the first few months of 2020, opinion polls suggested things were close between Labour and the Tories. One poll had the Conservatives ahead early on in the first lockdown. Then support for them plummetted.

[Eric the Half a Bee]

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I think it's a fair view to hold.

It's only a few in the Drakeford circle that will know how true it really it but arguments could be made from both sides.

I disagreed with banning large crowds from sporting events. I'm generally happy with people trying to get on with their lives as long as people take enough care to avoid potentially spreading Covid as possible, particularly when rates are high.

If rates are high enough to be causing staff shortages for our essential services and there is too much strain on those, particularly the NHS, then actions have to be taken to avoid even more serious problems. Those actions should always be governed by scientific expertise.

What I don't agree with is letting the virus run rife around the population because it's just a "cold". It isn't.

[Citizen's Nephew]

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It's weird. If history tells us anything, the political landscape can change dramatically from the perceived status quo. I remember when the SNP were portrayed as right nationalist nutjobs and that Labour would never lose in Scotland. If Plaid Cymru can get their sh*t together and front the party with the right leader that'll appeal to predominantly English-speaking Welsh people, then they could trounce Labour in a heartbeat.

[City123]

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Possibly, but there still hasn't been any vote in Welsh history I'm aware of that has shown a majority in favour of independence (or where Plaid have got the most votes). Given what was being said in the year prior to the vote, Plaid Cymru's performance in the election last May has to be viewed as disappointing.

For myself, I've never been closer to backing an independent Wales in my life, but still have this feeling that a vote for Plaid is a wasted one and a possible way of letting the Tories take control of the Senedd - maybe there are thousands in Wales who feel like this?

Supporting more devolution/independence doesn't necessarily mean you support Plaid though

I don't buy that 33% of Wales want independence but delmbox is right, Drakeford hasn't set them back a decade. On devolution, years of polling show solid support for more powers and it's backed by most Labour voters too

The way the Senedd is set up makes it very unlikely the Tories will be in power in Wales anytime soom

[TWGL1]

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I’d be more than happy to consider independence, particularly as my boy is a Welsh speaker and I’m learning, However, nobody has ever given me a compelling argument from a fiscal perspective. ( yes I know we have loads of water :hehe:)

Can anybody give a balanced view?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Wales

[chrisp_1927]

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The man is a spineless prick. I fully stand behind the hatred being thrown at him for the recent disproportionate crowd ban at sports games.

Spare a thought for the others being punished by this loon aswell. Another 4 week ban on my sister and residents of her care home being able to see their families. Lots of staff tested positive, but no patients did. So public health wales backed by drakeford and Co decided that must mean that the outbreak came from within the home (would love to see the reasoning). These vermin aren't following the sensible science, lockdown has now become their default. We needed lockdowns last year, this current set are just a comfort blanket for the braindead.