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'Shameful' delays to £1bn Swansea Bay tidal lagoon 'Shameful' delays to £1bn Swansea Bay tidal lagoon
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Delays to a £1bn tidal energy project in Swansea are "shameful", Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron will say.Delays to a £1bn tidal energy project in Swansea are "shameful", Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron will say.
In his first speech as leader to the party's Welsh conference, Mr Farron will question the UK government's commitment to green energy schemes.In his first speech as leader to the party's Welsh conference, Mr Farron will question the UK government's commitment to green energy schemes.
David Cameron has said the prospect of large subsidies being needed for the lagoon had reduced his enthusiasm.David Cameron has said the prospect of large subsidies being needed for the lagoon had reduced his enthusiasm.
Mr Farron will say the Lib Dems "fought sceptical Tories" to push a pro-green agenda during the 2010-15 coalition.Mr Farron will say the Lib Dems "fought sceptical Tories" to push a pro-green agenda during the 2010-15 coalition.
"We have been a world leader in this field and maintaining that status is now in jeopardy," he will tell the conference in Cardiff on Saturday."We have been a world leader in this field and maintaining that status is now in jeopardy," he will tell the conference in Cardiff on Saturday.
"The tidal lagoon is a litmus test for the government. Do you care about this agenda? Or was it all for show?"The tidal lagoon is a litmus test for the government. Do you care about this agenda? Or was it all for show?
"For five years we fought sceptical Tories to ensure the coalition was the greenest government ever."For five years we fought sceptical Tories to ensure the coalition was the greenest government ever.
"In the last six months this progress has been unravelled at an alarming pace.""In the last six months this progress has been unravelled at an alarming pace."
Referring to Mr Cameron's visit to a Norwegian glacier in 2006 to underline his green credentials, Mr Farron will say "the huskies, shot by Cameron ages ago when their usefulness to him had run its course, will be turning in their graves".Referring to Mr Cameron's visit to a Norwegian glacier in 2006 to underline his green credentials, Mr Farron will say "the huskies, shot by Cameron ages ago when their usefulness to him had run its course, will be turning in their graves".
He will add: "It is shameful that the work we began in coalition to deliver this is being unpicked.He will add: "It is shameful that the work we began in coalition to deliver this is being unpicked.
"Britain should be leading the world in the green economy and setting an example to other nations after the UN talks in Paris.""Britain should be leading the world in the green economy and setting an example to other nations after the UN talks in Paris."
The proposals in Swansea are for 16 turbines, placed roughly a mile out to sea, to generate 320 megawatt of power - which would then be converted into electricity.The proposals in Swansea are for 16 turbines, placed roughly a mile out to sea, to generate 320 megawatt of power - which would then be converted into electricity.
In January, BBC Wales heard there were reservations relating to the proposed lagoon's modelling and turbine engineering.In January, BBC Wales heard there were reservations relating to the proposed lagoon's modelling and turbine engineering.
But Tidal Lagoon Power said questions on the engineering and environmental impact had been addressed in depth.But Tidal Lagoon Power said questions on the engineering and environmental impact had been addressed in depth.
Opening the morning session, the party's economy spokeswoman Eluned Parrott said it was essential to end Welsh Labour ministers' "chocolate box politics which offers a shiny new name for the same hackneyed old ideas".
"The Welsh Liberal Democrats call for a new direction: a long term, internationalist, economic plan which fixes the foundations, brings balanced growth to our economy, and allows our deeply rooted industries and enterprises to grow and develop," she said.
Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Kirsty Williams is also due to address the conference later.Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Kirsty Williams is also due to address the conference later.
On Friday, she pledged the party would focus on providing "good schools, good hospitals and a vibrant economy" if it wins power in May's assembly election.On Friday, she pledged the party would focus on providing "good schools, good hospitals and a vibrant economy" if it wins power in May's assembly election.
Analysis by Nick Servini, BBC Wales political editorAnalysis by Nick Servini, BBC Wales political editor
In the wake of the general election result, the Lib Dems have done plenty of soul searching and have come up with a strategy that strips away anything that is deemed surplus to requirements.In the wake of the general election result, the Lib Dems have done plenty of soul searching and have come up with a strategy that strips away anything that is deemed surplus to requirements.
So gone is talk of the constitution - I'm told Kirsty Williams hasn't mentioned further powers for Wales once in any of her recent speeches - and the same goes for any talk of future coalitions.So gone is talk of the constitution - I'm told Kirsty Williams hasn't mentioned further powers for Wales once in any of her recent speeches - and the same goes for any talk of future coalitions.
The internal politics in Cardiff Bay is considered a distraction as we head into the business end of an assembly campaign.The internal politics in Cardiff Bay is considered a distraction as we head into the business end of an assembly campaign.
Instead there will be what they call a relentless focus on public service delivery, and in particular smaller class sizes and more nurses.Instead there will be what they call a relentless focus on public service delivery, and in particular smaller class sizes and more nurses.
It's all about policies that can be explained in a sentence or two on the doorstep. Will it be enough?It's all about policies that can be explained in a sentence or two on the doorstep. Will it be enough?
We now all know what a Lib Dem disaster looks and feels like after last year.We now all know what a Lib Dem disaster looks and feels like after last year.
The challenge is simple: stop history repeating itself in Wales.The challenge is simple: stop history repeating itself in Wales.