At a time when healthcare services across West Wales are under increasing pressure, the lead Welsh Conservative candidates for Ceredigion Penfro have reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding services at Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest.

Paul Davies and Samuel Kurtz have been clear: local people must have access to safe, high-quality care close to home.

That means safeguarding and strengthening vital district general hospitals such as Withybush along with Bronglais.

Paul Davies said: “We have long been clear that any further downgrading of services at Withybush Hospital is unacceptable. We have stood with our communities, supported local campaigns and used every opportunity in the Senedd to fight for the services people rely on.

“The Welsh Conservatives are the only party to explicitly commit in our manifesto to protecting services at both Withybush and Bronglais hospitals. That demonstrates a clear and unwavering commitment to safeguarding local healthcare in West Wales.”

Samuel Kurtz added: “People should not have to travel hours for treatment that could and should be delivered locally. We will continue to hold the Welsh Government to account, whoever forms it after May, to secure proper investment and ensure these hospitals remain at the heart of our communities.

“Let us be absolutely clear: we will be relentless in opposing any attempt to strip services from our rural hospitals, and we will not hesitate to challenge anyone who threatens their future.”