Paul Murphy, Secretary of State for Wales lavished praise upon Newport City Council in a keynote speech to the Welsh Labour Party Conference at Llandudno today. Murphy congratulated the City Council for its recognised achievements in raising education standards, encouraging economic development and for its approach to the environment and sustainability. Murphy (MP for neighbouring Torfaen) stated the upcoming local authority elections are of crucial importance. His reference to Newport underlines Labour's commitment to retain Newport City Council despite its indifferent showing nationally.
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