MP calls for ban on wild animals in circuses
Nia Griffith MP has called on the government to stop the delaying tactics and get on with introducing a ban on the use of wild animals in circuses. Speaking up in a debate in the House of Commons, she...
Fighting for a fair deal on pensions
Knowing that the Government’s Pensions Bill was about to come before Parliament, I used my recent opportunity to ask the Prime Minister a question to urge him to drop plans to speed up changes to the state pension age....
Welcoming young people to Westminster
Nia Griffith MP recently had the pleasure of welcoming to Parliament a delegation of young people from Gwirforce. They had come to gain political support for their volunteer charter which they hope will gain widespread approval across the country....
Of Cwrt Farm and Shipwrecks
Some people are just absolutely amazing in the way that their enthusiasm and vision for what might seem an unlikely project can really inspire others. The Friends of Cwrt Farm in Pembrey are just some such people. Some of...
Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust in Penclacwydd
Nia Griffith swapped the hullabaloo of the House of Commons for an even wilder environment to share an outdoor learning experience with a group of A-level students. Nia joined Gower College students at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust National...
March and Rally in Llanelli Against Any Cuts to the Fire Service
Nia Griffith MP recently met with Chief Fire Officer Richard Smith and Deputy Chief Fire Officer Paul Bates to demand that Llanelli retains All its fire services currently in operation. Nia said, “The very idea of Llanelli which has...
Of Cwrt Farm and Shipwrecks
The Friends of Cwrt Farm, Pembrey arrange visits for groups in order to boost funds and raise awareness of the project. Nia Griffith MP recently joined such a visit, which included a tour of St lltyd’s Church Pembrey, lunch...
Valuing S4C
Once Wales was a land where there were many heavy industries. Today, there is much talk about creative industries. Just as Llanelli was once a leader in industrial processes, today it is a leader the new creative initiatives. However,...
Moving the Mwrwg River
Faith can move mountains, so we are told. Well, with the help of MP Nia Griffith driving the plan forward and the expertise of local farmer and businessman Aled Harries, the newly formed Llangennech Park Association intends to move...
Welcoming the Urdd Eisteddfod
The first week in June is special for many children, young people, teachers and parents. It is when the Urdd National Eisteddfod happens. This year, what is described as one of the biggest youth festival in Europe, takes place...