Welsh Labour
“Your priorities will always be my priorities.”
The party of Welsh public services and steady reform.
- Build new hospitals and guarantee a GP within 48 hours
- Cap bus fares at £2 and expand free childcare from 9 months
- Build new nuclear at Wylfa alongside community-owned renewables
- Public-sector workers, especially in the NHS and care
- Voters who want continuity but better delivery
- Older industrial communities in the south Wales valleys
Labour have been in power in Wales since 1999. They're betting voters trust them to fix what they themselves preside over.
From Eluned Morgan
Eluned Morgan frames the manifesto as a personal commitment to voters after years of pandemic disruption, cost-of-living hardship, and Tory austerity, arguing that Welsh Labour has protected core public services throughout. She sets out an ambitious forward agenda spanning economic transformation, NHS investment, housing, and clean energy, grounding it in responsible financial management and the inseparable Welsh Labour values of ambition and fairness. The foreword positions the next Senedd term as a new chapter Wales is ready to begin together.
How they speak
Wales is presented as a nation that has weathered pandemic, cost-of-living hardship, and Tory austerity with its key public services protected by Welsh Labour, but where progress still feels too slow for many people and a genuine opportunity now exists to begin a new chapter of growth, fairness, and energy independence.
The manifesto frames the election as a choice between trusting Welsh Labour — which has a proven record of protecting what matters most — to continue and go further, versus risking those achievements under parties that have not delivered for Wales.
What they say is most important.
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Tackle the cost of living through cheaper bus fares, lower energy bills and expanding childcare.
- 02
Jobs for the future with an Energy Independent Wales, and a new Lifelong Retraining Guarantee.
- 03
A new deal for our NHS with £4 billion to build new hospitals, same-day mental health support, and a focus on women's health.
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Protecting the planet by cleaning up our rivers and seas, growing our National Forest, and cracking down on fly-tipping.
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A fairer future ending homelessness, a pay-rise for the lowest paid workers and raising school standards.
Positions other parties haven't matched.
A £4 billion Hospitals of the Future Fund to build new hospitals including replacing Wrexham Maelor and University Hospital Wales, combined with a 48-hour primary care guarantee — a scale of NHS capital investment commitment unlikely to be matched by other Welsh parties.
A phased plan to extend funded childcare to babies from nine months old, creating 20,000 new funded spaces — representing the most expansive expansion of early years provision in Welsh devolved history.
A £2 adult bus fare cap alongside existing protections (£1 for under-25s, free for over-60s) and over 100 new routes delivered through public bus refranchising, positioning public transport explicitly as a universal service rather than a market commodity.
A Welsh Wealth Fund for Future Generations using income from renewable energy on public land to invest in infrastructure — a sovereign-fund-style proposal that no other Welsh party has put forward.
Legally enforceable fair pay agreements for all adult and children's social care workers, going beyond Living Wage commitments to introduce sectoral collective bargaining across the care sector.
A commitment to both new nuclear at Wylfa and 1.5 GW of community-owned renewable energy by 2035, uniquely combining large-scale generation with a community ownership model under an Energy Independent Wales vision.
A vacant land tax to prevent land-banking, alongside a statutory Community Right to Buy — structural interventions in land ownership that go further than other parties' housing supply proposals.
The full pledge breakdown
Economy & Jobs
Welsh Labour prioritises job creation and productivity through a new Industrial Strategy, a National Jobs Council, and a Lifelong Retraining Guarantee aimed at workers facing major economic transitions. The party emphasises social partnership, fair work, community wealth-building, and targeted investment in clean energy, digital, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
17 pledges
Publish new Industrial Strategy for Wales in first year
A new Industrial Strategy will be published within the first year of the Senedd term, focused on clean energy, advanced manufacturing, creative industries, the digital economy, and life sciences.
Create a National Jobs Council chaired by First Minister
A National Jobs Council, chaired by the First Minister, will be established to drive job creation under the Industrial Strategy for Wales.
Invest over £500 million through the Local Growth Fund
More than £500 million will be invested through the Local Growth Fund to boost productivity and reduce inequality across all parts of Wales.
Introduce a new Lifelong Retraining Guarantee for workers
A Lifelong Retraining Guarantee will ensure workers can access the training they need throughout their careers, particularly in response to major economic transitions. The Wales Union Learning Fund will be retained and the Flexible Skills Programme built upon.
Health & Care
Welsh Labour commits to a £4 billion hospital-building programme, a 48-hour primary care guarantee, and reforms to mental health, dentistry, women's health, and cancer services. Social care will be developed progressively towards a National Care and Support Service, with legally enforceable fair pay for the social care workforce.
20 pledges
£4 billion Hospitals of the Future Fund for new hospitals
A £4 billion Hospitals of the Future Fund will build state-of-the-art new hospitals, including replacing Wrexham Maelor Hospital and University Hospital Wales, and a major hospital development in West Wales.
48-hour guarantee to see a primary care team member
Anyone with a pressing primary care-related health need will be guaranteed to be seen by a member of the primary care team within 48 hours. More care will move closer to home with new community diagnostic services and extended pharmacy-based care.
Long-term NHS workforce plan to recruit, train, and retain staff
A long-term workforce plan will be developed to recruit, train, and retain the staff the NHS needs. Access to medical education will be widened using The Open University's flexible and blended model.
Improve NHS dentistry through new contract and a dental school
More dental appointments will be made available through a new contract. The dental workforce Wales needs will be trained and plans for a new dental school will be backed.
Education & Skills
Welsh Labour will raise school standards through a relentless focus on literacy and numeracy, extend free school meals into secondary schools, and strengthen support for learners with additional learning needs. Funded childcare will be phased in from nine months of age, and the party will protect the most generous student grants in the UK.
15 pledges
Relentless focus on excellence in literacy and numeracy
School standards will be boosted through a relentless focus on excellence in literacy and numeracy as the building blocks of all learning.
Targeted literacy and numeracy support at Year 6 to 7 transition
Targeted literacy and numeracy support will be introduced for learners in Year 6 and Year 7 as they transition from primary to secondary school.
Train all school staff to support ALN learners
All school staff will be trained to support children and young people with Additional Learning Needs. A new ALN advocacy service will also be set up to help learners and their families.
New statutory School Support Staff Negotiating Body
A new statutory School Support Staff Negotiating Body will be established to deliver a fairer deal for school support staff, with year-round pay and access to professional learning as its first priorities.
Housing
Welsh Labour aims to deliver 100,000 homes over the next decade, at least 40,000 in the social rented sector, while ending homelessness by 2034 and strengthening protections for private renters. A vacant land tax, a National Housing Taskforce, and a Community Right to Buy will be introduced to accelerate and diversify development.
14 pledges
End homelessness in Wales by 2034
Homelessness will be ended by 2034, with a milestone to have no children placed in bed and breakfast accommodation by 2030.
Deliver 100,000 new homes over the next decade
A new decade of housebuilding will deliver 100,000 homes over the next 10 years, including a minimum of 40,000 warm, low-carbon homes for rent in the social sector.
Establish a National Housing Taskforce to reform planning
A National Housing Taskforce will be set up to reform the planning system and contracting and drive faster adoption of modern methods of construction.
Require all new-build homes to include solar panels as default
All new-build homes will be required to include renewable energy generation as standard, with solar panels as the default.
Transport
Welsh Labour will cap adult bus fares at £2, roll out over 100 new bus routes, and deliver a pipeline of rail improvements backed by a £14 billion UK Government commitment. The party will advance the South Wales Metro, Network North Wales, and active travel infrastructure while electrifying the public transport fleet.
15 pledges
Introduce a £2 cap on adult bus fares
A £2 cap on adult bus fares will be introduced across Wales.
Roll out over 100 new bus routes across Wales
More than 100 new bus routes will be rolled out alongside an unprecedented increase in bus services across Wales.
Guarantee £1 bus fare for under-25s and free travel for over-60s
The £1 bus fare for under-25s will be continued and free bus travel for over-60s will be guaranteed.
Renew and replace ageing buses, stops, stations, and shelters
Ageing buses, bus stops, stations, and shelters will be renewed and replaced to improve services and safety for passengers.
Climate & Environment
Welsh Labour will pursue Energy Independence through clean and homegrown energy, including offshore renewables, new nuclear at Wylfa, and community energy projects targeting 1.5 GW of locally owned generation by 2035. On nature and climate, the party commits to protecting 30% of land and sea by 2030, introducing a Clean Water Bill, and continuing to meet carbon budgets while opposing fracking.
20 pledges
Work towards Energy Independent Wales on clean homegrown energy
Welsh Labour will work towards an Energy Independent Wales built on clean and homegrown energy, helping to protect Wales from unstable global energy markets while keeping energy bills as low as possible and creating well-paid jobs.
Publish new renewable energy strategy and set up dedicated energy department
A new sector deal with the renewable energy industry will be delivered, a new renewable energy strategy published, and a new standalone energy department set up within government.
Support new nuclear at Wylfa creating over 3,000 jobs
The nuclear development at Wylfa will be supported, creating more than 3,000 jobs. Further opportunities for Wales in nuclear energy generation will be supported where appropriate.
Target 1.5 GW of locally owned renewable energy by 2035
More energy than ever before will be generated from community-owned projects, with a target for 1.5 GW of renewable energy to be locally owned by 2035 as a minimum and ambition to go further.
Farming & Rural
Welsh Labour will continue developing the Sustainable Farming Scheme to support food production and environmental goals, introduce a Rural Economic Development Plan, and aim to increase the Welsh public sector's spend on food of Welsh origin by at least 50% by 2030.
5 pledges
Continue and develop the Sustainable Farming Scheme
The Sustainable Farming Scheme will continue to be developed to boost sustainable food production and increase support for farmers to tackle the climate and nature emergencies.
Increase Welsh public sector food spend on Welsh origin produce by 50% by 2030
More people will be encouraged to grow, shop, and eat local. The aim is to increase the amount of Welsh public sector spend on food of Welsh origin by at least 50% by 2030.
Reduce agricultural pollution in water quality sensitive areas
Agricultural pollution will be reduced, especially in areas where it harms water quality.
Publish new Rural Economic Development Plan for rural Wales
A dedicated Rural Economic Development Plan will be published alongside strengthened processes for considering government decisions through a rural lens.
Crime & Justice
Welsh Labour focuses on reducing violence against women and girls through its most ambitious VAWDASV Strategy yet, tackling hate crime, and working closely with policing to reduce anti-social behaviour. The party also commits to pursuing devolution of youth justice and probation as a first step towards devolution of justice and policing.
5 pledges
Most ambitious VAWDASV Strategy ever with a Fund to Leave
The next four-year Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence strategy will be the most ambitious ever, creating a Fund to Leave to support people fleeing domestic violence and guaranteeing paid leave for domestic abuse survivors employed in the public sector.
Use every tool to tackle hate crimes including Hate Hurts Wales
Every tool will be used to tackle hate crimes, including continuing support for the Hate Hurts Wales campaign. Cohesive communities will be promoted by safeguarding funding for community cohesion workers and continuing support for the Faith Communities Forum.
Work with policing to reduce anti-social behaviour and support victims
Close partnership with policing and other partners will be pursued to reduce anti-social behaviour and support victims and survivors of crime, including shopworkers.
Appoint Minister for Justice and introduce Welsh Tribunals Bill
A Minister for Justice will be appointed to improve access to Welsh law, including through introducing a Welsh Tribunals Bill.
Cymraeg & Culture
Welsh Labour will expand free Welsh lessons, implement the Welsh Language and Education Act, and ringfence funding for Welsh language technology within the new AI Innovation Fund, all working towards one million Welsh speakers and doubling daily use by 2050. On culture, the party commits to safeguarding major venues, growing the National Music Service, and bringing major sporting events including the Tour de France 2027 and Euros 2028 to Wales.
14 pledges
Expand free Welsh lessons in person and online
Provision of free Welsh lessons will be expanded both in person and online, including for parents whose children are in Welsh-medium education.
Implement Welsh Language and Education Act for Welsh-medium expansion
More opportunities for children and young people to learn through the medium of Welsh will be opened by implementing the Welsh Language and Education Act.
Increase incentives to train as Welsh-medium teachers
Incentives and opportunities for people to train as Welsh-medium teachers and teachers of Welsh as a second language will be increased.
Ringfence AI Innovation Fund support for Welsh language technology
Innovation in Welsh language technology will be supported with ringfenced funding within the new AI Innovation Fund.
Devolution & the Union
Welsh Labour will make the case for a Constitutional Reform Act, pursue further powers including the Crown Estate and justice, and commit not to raise Welsh income tax rates over the next Senedd term. The party will also seek reform of the Barnett formula, a fairer funding arrangement, and greater access to Wales's financial reserves.
9 pledges
Make case for a Constitutional Reform Act to protect devolution
The case for a Constitutional Reform Act will be made to protect devolution and strengthen Wales's status within the UK.
Continue to call for repeal of the UK Internal Market Act
Welsh Labour will continue to call for the repeal of the UK Internal Market Act, which was introduced by the Tory Government.
Pursue devolution of Crown Estate and justice powers
More powers for Wales will be pursued, including devolution of the Crown Estate and youth justice and probation as a first step towards devolution of justice and policing.
Commit not to raise Welsh income tax rates over next Senedd term
Welsh Labour will commit not to raise Welsh rates of income tax over the next Senedd term, while carefully exploring the case for expanding Wales's income tax powers.
Equality & Communities
Welsh Labour will enshrine the Welsh Benefits Charter in law, work to eliminate gender, ethnicity, and disability pay gaps by 2050, and deliver the most ambitious VAWDASV Strategy ever. The party will refresh the LGBTQ+ Action Plan to make Wales the best place in Europe to be an LGBTQ+ person and continue to implement the Disabled People's Rights Plan.
11 pledges
Put Welsh Benefits Charter into law to guarantee financial entitlements
Poverty will be tackled by putting the Welsh Benefits Charter into law, ensuring everyone in Wales can access their full entitlement to financial support, building on the existing charter with all 22 councils.
Use devolved powers to tackle child poverty under Child Poverty Strategy
All devolved powers will be used to tackle child poverty under the Child Poverty Strategy for Wales.
Work to eliminate gender, ethnicity, and disability pay gaps by 2050
The gender, ethnicity, and disability pay gaps will be worked towards elimination by 2050, with a target to achieve this earlier in the devolved public sector.
Refresh LGBTQ+ Action Plan to make Wales best in Europe
The LGBTQ+ Action Plan will be refreshed with the aim of making Wales the best place in Europe to be an LGBTQ+ person, including considering the evidence on the LGBTQ+ pay gap.
Immigration
Welsh Labour will protect Wales's status as a Nation of Sanctuary, supporting those who arrive having fled persecution and war to integrate into Welsh life and contribute positively to the nation.
1 pledges
Protect Wales's status as a Nation of Sanctuary
Wales's status as a Nation of Sanctuary will be protected to support those who arrive having fled persecution and war, assisting them to integrate into Welsh life and bring positive contributions to the nation.
Local Government
Welsh Labour will work in close partnership with local government through the Strategic Partnership Agreement, support councils' resilience and responsiveness, and give local authorities greater powers over high streets, empty buildings, and community assets.
5 pledges
Work closely with local government through Strategic Partnership Agreement
Close partnership with local government will be pursued to deliver effective and essential services in line with the Strategic Partnership Agreement. Local government's resilience and responsiveness will be supported so councils that deliver for people are at the heart of devolution.
Give greater powers to local authorities over high street business mix
Greater powers will be given to local authorities to prevent over-saturation of certain businesses such as vape shops, barbers, betting shops, and fast-food outlets on high streets.
Make more school facilities available for community use
More school facilities will be made available for communities to use through the Community Focused Schools programme.
Continue reform of Fire and Rescue Authorities
Reform of Fire and Rescue Authorities will continue to ensure they are fit-for-purpose, able to modernise services, and drive necessary cultural changes.