John, government failures throughout the coronavirus pandemic have left many feeling hopeless. But in Wales, seeing the difference that electing Liberal Democrats can make gives us hope.

Liberal Democrat MS Kirsty Williams is the education minister in Wales. And her liberal approach is making a world of difference for young people and students.

In England, some children entitled to free school meals have received wholly inadequate food packages while their schools remain closed. A private company was paid £30 to provide vulnerable children with a government free school meal parcel, but many received what seems to be less than £10 worth of food, to last them ten days. It’s a disgrace, not to mention a huge waste of money.

Meanwhile in here Wales, money was given directly to councils, many of which deposited funds directly into families bank accounts. Parents were given the choice and resources to make the best choices for their children. And even where food packages were delivered to families, those packages had enough food and enough variety to properly feed a child.

An independent report by the Education Policy Institute compared education policy responses across the UK to the pandemic. It shows that Kirsty’s efforts have been “commendable”, leading the way in delivering Free School Meals and IT equipment for pupils.

The Conservatives’ response to this pandemic has been to centralise, cut corners, and hand out expensive contracts left, right and centre. The difference between English and Welsh free school meals solutions is just one example of how Kirsty’s liberal approach is improving the lives of children across Wales.

That’s the difference Liberal Democrats can make, John. And we couldn’t be prouder.