I am delighted that Holyhead was mentioned in the Budget, that the Chancellor is committed to new nuclear and that I as the MP for Ynys Mรดn had a name check!
The Chancellor has confirmed in his Budget that the UK government will contribute ยฃ20m to the refurbishment of the Holyhead Breakwater.
The Victorian Breakwater at 2.4km long is one of the longest breakwaters in Europe.
It plays a very important part in protecting the port and the town of Holyhead from flooding.
Holyhead port is a major local employer and as the second busiest RoRo port in the UK - a critical part of the UKโs transport infrastructure - and is in urgent need of repair.
When I began leading the Anglesey Freeport project in 2020 it was clear that the degradation of the breakwater was a significant issue for the long-term viability of the port and Ynys Mรดn as a whole.
Whilst ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฝ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ for the maintenance and upkeep of the breakwater ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต Stena Line UKIE , Isle of Anglesey County Council and the Labour Government in Wales the cost of the repairs is significant and so I Iobbied the UK Government in meetings with Ministers and in the chamber to support this critical programme of work.
This ยฃ20m investment - in addition to the recent ยฃ17m levelling up award for Holyhead - demonstrates that the UK government understands our unique position and is fully committed to the long term success of Anglesey.
