"Wales's growth rate has limped at barely half of England's for a quarter-century. Its GDP per head is lower than any region in the UK other than the north-east of England."
"Wales comes bottom of almost every UK league table on healthcare. The median waiting time for elective treatment has almost doubled since before Covid, much higher than the current level in England."
"More than a third of Welsh schoolchildren are persistently absent, according to an Institute for Fiscal Studies report, a figure that has more than doubled since 2019."
"Wales spends more per head on health, education and social care than England. The reality is that Wales is badly governed."
Wales has experienced stagnant growth, with its GDP per head lower than all UK regions except the north-east. Healthcare and education systems are underperforming, with long waiting times and high absenteeism among schoolchildren. Despite spending more per capita on health and education than England, Wales ranks poorly in healthcare and education quality. Governance issues are highlighted, with the Labour party in power since devolution in 1999, leading to concerns about financial management and the recent decision to increase the Senedd's membership significantly.
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