Nigel Farage and Rhun ap Iorwerth Answer Voter Questions on Radio Show

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, and Rhun ap Iorwerth from Plaid Cymru engaged in a live question-and-answer session on the Radio 5 Live show. The two politicians tackled various pressing topics as they fielded inquiries from voters across the UK.

Discussing the future of Wales, EU relations, and Brexit implications, both Farage and ap Iorwerth offered contrasting perspectives on the benefits of being within the EU versus the costs associated with being out. Farage highlighted the financial burden of Brexit, while ap Iorwerth emphasized the advantages Wales could gain through EU membership.

One of the key issues that surfaced during the show was immigration, with concerns raised about the influx of refugees from Ukraine and Afghanistan. Ap Iorwerth underscored the need for a compassionate response to those seeking refuge, while also pointing out the importance of managing economic migration effectively to support sectors like healthcare.

Healthcare, particularly NHS dentistry, emerged as a significant concern, with a voter sharing their struggles with finding an NHS dentist in South Hams, Devon. This led to a discussion on the state of the NHS dental sector in the UK and the various pledges put forth by political parties, including the government’s Dental Recovery Plan and Labour‘s promise to reform the national dental contract.

As the session continued, the political leaders addressed listener queries on a range of subjects, from the cost-of-living crisis to NHS funding. Both Farage and ap Iorwerth offered insights into their respective party’s stances on these critical issues, aiming to connect with voters and shed light on their campaign priorities.