Campaigning for Wales

There are many issues that I take up, as a result of constituents' concern, and more that I, and local Liberal Democrat councillors, work together on. Learn more about some of these campaigns and how you can get involved below.

No Toll Increase 2010

Campaign to stop the annual increase in tolls on both Severn crossings into Wales scheduled for January 2010.

Each year the tolls on both Severn crossings are increased in line with inflation for the New Year.

However, the UK Government Secretary of State for Transport decide, with the agreement of the bridge operators, not to implement in "whole or in part" the annual increase in tolls.

This year the tolls were not increased on the Humber bridge, the Humber Bridge Board wanted to raise the toll by 20p for cars. They were refused permission by the Secretary of State in July.

No Bridge Toll Rise for 18 Months (Humber Bridge) - BBC .

Following a series of meetings with the bridge borard, Mr. Sadiq Khan, the UK Transport Minister said: "The government is committed to doing everything it can to protect communitites and businesses from economic downturn, and help the country recover. That is why I recently decided not to accept the Humber bridge board's proposed toll increase."

So, logic would say "What's good for Yorkshire and the Humber is good for South Wales".

NO TOLL INCREASES for 2010!

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Here you can see the work Michael German AM has been doing on the whole subject of the Severn crossing tolls.

13 Nov 2009 | Cards on Severn Crossings - Success at Last | "Even if we have to wait another year" | Michael German News.

11 Sep 2009 | Local Assembly Member Backs Calls for Lower Tolls and Carbon Incentives on Severn Crossings | Michael German News.

27 Mar 2009 | Severn Bridge Tolls ' a burden that should be abolished to help Welsh economy' | Western Mail - Business News.

18 Mar 2009 | Severn Bridge Tolls | Card Payments delayed over "irrelevant row" | Michael German News.

25 Feb 2009 | Cash-only Tolls a 'mystery' | Free Press.

02 Jan 2009 | People 'failed' by Severn Bridge toll rises - AM | Free Press.

02 Jan 2009 | 10p Toll Rise is 'too much' | Free Press.

01 Jan 2009 | Hopes for Card Payment on Bridges | BBC News.

20 Dec 2008 | VAT Cuts Passed on to Severn Bridge Motorists | South Wales Argus.

20 Dec 2008 | VAT Cuts Passed on to Severn Bridge Motorists | Free Press.

30 Nov 2008 | No Change in Bridge Tolls for Bristol Commuters | Bristol Evening Post .

29 Nov 2008 | Severn Bridge May Not Pass VAT Cut to Drivers | South Wales Argus.

29 Nov 2008 | Severn Bridge May Not Pass VAT Cut to Drivers | Free Press.

28 Nov 2008 | Highway Robbery | Western Daily Press.

21 Nov 2008 | Politicians Call for Price Freeze | Free Press.

03 Nov 2008 | German Urges Minister to Freeze Severn Bridge Tolls | Michael German News .

15 Oct 2008 | Bin Severn bridge tolls - AM | South Wales Argus.

15 Oct 2008 | Drivers Fear 'hammer blow' Rise in Toll Fees at Severn Bridges | Bristol Evening Post.

15 Oct 2008 | ARGUS COMMENT: Freeze Bridge Tolls | South Wales Argus .

15 Oct 2008 | Severn Bridge Toll Expected to hit £5.60 | Western Mail .

11 Feb 2008 | Driver's Anger at Toll Car Share Costs | Free Press.

01 Jan 2008 | Scrap Severn Bridge Tolls - AM | Free Press.

31 Dec 2007 | Bridge Paid for Twice, Claims AM | BBC News.

13 Nov 2007 | Bridge Tolls Campaign Being 'Held up by red tape' | Free Press.

01 Nov 2007 | Campaign Swells for Tollbooth Change | Free Press.

25 Oct 2007 | New Campaign for Bridge E-Payments | Free Press.

02 Jan 2007 | Severn Bridge Tolls "Not a Happy New Year" | Michael German News.

08 Nov 2006 | "Severn Bridge Act is an ass" | Michael German News .

Axe the Tax

The Liberal Democrats have called on the Labour Assembly Government to scrap Council Tax re-banding, and also on the Government to scrap council tax entirely and replace it with a fair system based on ability to pay.

Across Wales, thousands of households have been affected by Council Tax rebanding, and many of the poorest in our communities would benefit from the replacement of Council Tax.

• The Axe the Tax Campaign web site.

• Search site for more on "Council Tax".

Tackling Obesity

Mike German is organising a groundbreaking project in Monmouthshire to increase the uptake of school meals and boost the local economy.

• Search site for more on "healthy eating".

• Want to know more about healthy school dinners in Monmouthshire?

Save our Post Office

Welsh Liberal Democrats are backing a 'use us or lose us' campaign by sub-postmasters and campaigning to ensure the Post Office retains a full network of services nationwide.

• Search site for more on "post office".

Class Size Campaign

Class sizes have fallen in Wales thanks to increased investment by the Welsh Liberal Democrat-driven Partnership Government in the National Assembly.

• Search site for more on "class size".