"Golden year for Great Britain" - Secretary of State for Wales

David Jones MP has described 2012 as a "golden year" for Great Britain Credit: Yui Mok/PA Wire

The Secretary of State for Wales David Jones has described 2012 as a "golden year for Great Britain".

In his New Year message to the people of Wales he begins by reflecting on the success of the Olympic and Paralympic games.

But, the MP for Clwyd West also goes on to acknowledge the economic challenges faced by the UK Government over the past 12 months and the need for more collaborative working between Westminster and the Welsh Government

His New Year address also underlines his commitment to strengthen both infrastructure and business in Wales.