I bet McDonald's are happy with the free advertising the Lib dems are giving them today with an attack on political parties' 'happy meal' policies. Personally I'm tired of seeing ugly yellow M signs plastered around our towns, and I've heard enough about the problems surrounding the fatty foods of the capitalist company which is McDonald's, without Kirsty Williams using the company's lingo as a political point scoring exercise!
To say that Plaid's free lap top for school children is a reflection of our 'obsession with freebies' is unacceptable. The policy has been well thought out. It is researched based, centering on successes in other European countries, including a recent trial in Wolverhampton which has been hugely popular amongst school children. The purpose of the proposal is to up skill young people, to make learning more interesting, and to offer new technological opportunities to all in society. The policy has been costed, and will be rolled out across the sector.
Kirsty Williams's comments that there are 'no substance' to opposition party policies are also unfounded. She fails to remark that Plaid have a comprehensive list of policies which include doubling the childcare budget, setting targets to cut C02 emissions, first time buyer grants and introducing a Welsh Language Act, to name but a few. If these are not substantial policies, I am lost for words.
Incidentally, Peter Black AM has said previously that he wants to concentrate on the positives of the election campaign for the Lib dems, attacking Plaid's ' Kick Labour in to touch' billboard campaign. But surely this announcement today is a sign of Lib dem negative campaigning?
......The Lib dems want to develop healthier school meals. Let's hope that there's not a McDonald's in sight, then!
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