Ysgol Heol Goffa assembly
A real privilege to attend assembly at Ysgol Heol Goffa yesterday and see pupils rewarded certificates for their achievements….. fantastic rapport between staff and pupils. High time they had a new school.
Joining Save the MIU campaigners outside Prince Philip Hospital
Many thanks to the steady stream of people who have called by at the hospital to stress just how much they want the MIU kept open 24/7 and many stories of how grateful they have been to have been...
Multiply programme conference showcases numeracy help for adults
Inspiring to hear from Sue Torry, Carmarthenshire colleagues and teams from all over Wales at Parc y Scarlets today about the imaginative ways they have been delivering the UK Government’s Multiply programme, helping people develop vital numeracy skills in...
Pension Credit Advice Day, Drefach
Many older people who are eligible to receive Pension Credit don’t currently claim it. I held my third Pension Credit advice day yesterday in Canolfan Carwyn, Drefach with expert advice on hand to help pensioners apply and find out...
Save Ysgol Heol Goffa campaign at Parc Y Scarlets
Thank you Scarlets Rugby for hosting parents & pupils from Ysgol Heol Goffa at their match against Cardiff Blues today, allowing a bucket collection for #SaveYsgolHeolGoffa, and giving the school a mention at half time.
Llanelli Railway Goods Shed Trust Fundraiser
A massive thank you to Meibion Elli for fabulous Songs in the Shed fundraiser for Llanelli Railway Goods Shed Trust, to Prince of Wales, West Wales Provincial & St Elli lodges for funding for our heaters which will enable...
Hywel Dda Health Board Meeting – Llanelli Minor Injuries Unit
Today’s decision by Hywel Dda Health Board to close the Minor Injuries Unit at Prince Philip Hospital overnight for six months is disgraceful. They’ve had more than enough time to deal with staffing problems there but have failed to...
Minor Injuries Unit Update
Very concerned at proposals to close the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at Prince Philip Hospital overnight and have said so bluntly to the Chair and CEO a of the Hywel Dda Board. Today I am attending the Board’s meeting...
Change has begun. Building a Britain that belongs to you – Keir Starmer’s Conference Speech.
Yesterday, at Labour Party conference, Keir Starmer confirmed this government will be one of national renewal, breaking down barriers, building the infrastructure we need and mending public services. Just because our country isn’t working doesn’t mean it can’t be...
Fixing the foundations to build the Britain we want – Chancellor’s speech to Labour Conference
Growth is Labour’s number one mission to create jobs and put money in the pockets of working people. We must deal first with the Tory £22bn black hole and that means tough decisions but that shouldn’t dim ambitions for...