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Evening Standard
Politics
Harriet Brewis, Bronwen Weatherby

Conservative manifesto news LIVE: Boris Johnson pledges 'tide of investment' at Welsh manifesto launch

Boris Johnson has pledged to "unleash a tide of investment" in Wales at the launch of the Conservatives' Welsh manifesto.

The Prime Minister promised to boost the country's transport infrastructure comparing the M4 Brynglas tunnels to the "nostrils of a Welsh dragon" which needed unblocking.

At the launch, questions were raised by members of the audience over his trustworthiness and how Tory Brexit plans will impact Welsh farming were raised.

His visit to North Wales comes as accusations of "deceit" continue over his pledge to boost the NHS with 50,000 more nurses.

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