NEATH SAYS YES, WALES SAYS YES

73% Yes in Neath Port Talbot.

Gwenda Thomas AM said: “I am overjoyed by this result! This is a fabulous vote of confidence in the Welsh Assembly.”

“I am especially thrilled to see such a huge majority for Yes in the Neath Port Talbot. At 73 % we appear to be once again one of the highest Yes votes in Wales. I would like to thank the voters of Neath personally for this heartwarming result!”
“The people of Wales have recognized the real, tangible benefits that the Welsh Assembly has brought. This result, however, is not the end of the story; it is just the beginning.”

“Wales faces challenges ahead, both those caused by the global recession and those thrust on us by the Westminster Coalition. With the legislative powers now granted us by the people of Wales we can roll up our sleeves and get down to work.”

“The Welsh Assembly was born in 1997. We crawled; we walked; now we are ready to run!”

Rob James, ‘Yes for Wales’ Campaign Coordinator for Neath, said “The people of Neath Port Talbot came out, and in their majority, used their democratic voice to show support in current and future politician’s ability to create laws that will benefit Wales for the foreseeable future.

“I would like to sincerely thank all the volunteers that played an active role in this cross-party campaign and managed to get an overwhelming yes vote.”