𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱!

I am delighted that the UK Government and the Welsh Government have today launched the bidding prospectus for a freeport in the Principality.

I have long campaigned for Ynys Môn to be home to a freeport and I am thrilled we are now able to put forward a brilliant case for Anglesey to be chosen and for all that means for jobs and investment for our island if we are successful.

For too long Ynys Môn has been neglected and now we have a chance to change this. This bid will be about levelling up, regeneration, decarbonisation, attracting investment in green technology and other industries and securing us as the Energy Isle for decades to come

The generous customs and tax incentives to attract businesses and seed funding to develop key infrastructure are huge gamechangers for us here on Anglesey, if we can get them.

I am very pleased this transparent, fully competitive bidding process will be overseen by officials from the UK government and Welsh Government with both having an equal say on the final selection.

I will be banging on quite a few doors and making quite a few phone calls as I do everything I can to support the bid and make sure we are successful.

There’s a way to go and there can be no guarantees but I know Stena Line UKIE and others who want this freeport here on our island will do the best they can.