Local Assembly Member Paul Davies has joined crowds outside the Senedd to voice concerns over threats to services at Withybush hospital. Mr Davies joined hundreds of people from across Pembrokeshire who arrived at the Assembly to send a clear message to the Welsh Government that they will not tolerate the downgrading of services at Withybush Hospital.

Mr Davies said, "Once again, the people of Pembrokeshire have come to the Assembly to send their message loud and clear. We in Pembrokeshire already have to travel further afield for specialist treatment; forcing us to travel further afield for lifesaving care and emergency services, will put lives at risk. I'm appalled that the Welsh Government and the local health board have decided to proceed with these catastrophic plans."

He added, "I'm pleased that so many people made the trip to Cardiff – showing that we will not go down without a fight. I'm thankful that they have taken the time to travel down from Pembrokeshire. For my part, I will keep raising this issue in the Assembly Chamber with the Minister at every opportunity and I will continue to lobby to reverse these decisions. The message is clear - Services at Withybush hospital must stay put!"