WHAT Brexit deal would best serve Dwyfor Meirionnydd?

Steve Churchman, Welsh Liberal Democrats: “With the UK poised to exit the EU, it is hard to see what type of deal will benefit Dwyfor Meirionnydd.

“Along with the rest of Wales, Dwyfor Meirionnydd has historically been a net gainer in terms of EU funding through farming subsidies and investments over the years such as the Objective 1 Payments and Convergence Funding.

“Farming subsidies have made the difference between survival and failure for many businesses in the farming industry.

“This has a knock-on effect in the supply chain in keeping other businesses flourishing.”

Neil Fairlamb, Welsh Conservatives: “Wales needs leadership and optimism post-Brexit.

“We are the world’s fifth largest economy and Wales should embrace its global opportunities.

“Half our £16 billion worth of Welsh exports go outside the EU, and we are developing trade deals with USA, India, China, Australia, South Korea and more.

“We are now selling British lamb and beef to Hong Kong and Kuwait. More markets will open to Wales.

“We also need a sensible free trade deal with the EU; tariff impositions will hurt both sides.

“We need a new framework for agriculture to replace a Common Agricultural Policy which no longer fits. Farm subsidy payments must be ring fenced at a UK level which we decide, not Brussels.”

Mathew Norman, Welsh Labour: “With Brexit negotiations, I do not believe that Theresa May’s hardline stance of leaving Europe without a deal serves the interests of people in Dwyfor Meirionnydd.

“Welsh Labour believe there is a need to secure full and unfettered access to the Single Market to support businesses, and secure jobs and the future prosperity of Wales.

“Our businesses, especially that of our agriculture businesses must not be hindered by trade tariffs and thus a good deal for the constituents of Dwyfor Meirionnydd will be to ensure that such tariffs aren’t in place on our produce.

“Lastly, we need to ensure that the stance of ’taking back control’ from Europe doesn’t act as a cover for repatriating powers from the EU to Westminster, rather than to Wales. Such powers should be sought to be devolved to Wales rather than to London.”

Liz Saville Roberts, Plaid Cymru: “This election is all about Brexit, even though the major Westminster parties prefer to avoid mentioning the greatest challenge of our generation.

“Plaid Cymru accepts the result of the referendum and it’s time to move ahead with the deal that’s best for Wales and our rural economy here in Dwyfor Meirionnydd.

“Our policy is simple: Wales is an exporting economy, and the final Brexit deal must not impose costly barriers on Welsh exports to Europe.

“Plaid Cymru has always put Welsh jobs first, speaking out for our rights and protecting our identity as a nation.

“Gwynedd benefited immensely from European money in the form of economic investment and direct support for farmers. Plaid Cymru will hold Leave campaigners to their word. We will fight for every penny promised to ensure our economy can flourish.”

Frank Wykes, UKIP: “The Brexit outcome I want to see would be a revival of sea fishing off the 100-plus miles of coastline of the constituency.

“I would also like to see an increase in subsidies to the less well-off farmers, paid for by money saved from EU exit and fairer distribution of subsidies across the UK.

“I want to see a relaxation of rules governing mineral extraction in the area, so long as it is done in an environmentally sensitive way.

“Regulations governing working conditions must be maintained, but part-time work should not be subject to zero hours contracts.”

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