Newport East MS John Griffiths has voiced concerns about the potential impact of solar farm developments on the Gwent Levels.

In a speech to the Senedd on Wednesday, Mr Griffiths highlighted the area's significance as a wildlife haven, describing it as "Wales's Amazon."

He said: "Almost a fifth of Wales's most important site for wildlife is on the Gwent Levels—and a big chunk of the Gwent Levels is in my constituency of Newport East.

"Across the landscapes and watercourses of the Levels, there is a rich assemblage of biodiversity, which is critical to the area and its future."

Mr Griffiths praised the efforts of organisations such as the Gwent Wildlife Trust for their work in reintroducing species like the water vole to the area.

He said: "The grips,........

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