MP says wear your poppy with pride
We have all noticed the red poppy that is being worn by our television presenters at this time of year. They will be matched by the poppies worn by the men and women in Llanelli and the surrounding communities....
MP backs Usdaw Freedom from Fear Campaign
I expect you’ve seen it yourself: some disgruntled shopper giving a cashier a hard time at the checkout. Shopworkers deserve respect and we must do more to help them do their job safely. That’s why I am backing Usdaw,...
Nia Griffith MP meets Naomi Wilkinson, presenter of BBC’s ‘Live n Deadly’
Nia Griffith MP met Naomi Wilkinson, presenter of BBC’s ‘Live n Deadly’ at a Reception held in the Palace of Westminster. Together with X Factor presenter Dermot O’Leary, Naomi met with MPs in Parliament to raise awareness of the...
The Con-Dem Coalition Government has no plan for jobs or growth
Responding to the Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review Nia Griffith MP is very concerned about people in the Llanelli area keeping their jobs, keeping their homes and staying safe. Nia explained “The Government’s cuts are too deep and too fast,...
Ysgol Ffwrnes visit Parliament
I have recently had the pleasure of welcoming a group of Year 6 pupils from Ysgol Ffwrnes to visit Parliament. First of all they had a tour of the Houses of Parliament, visiting the Chamber of the House of...
MP demands proper business agreement with Royal Mail to secure the future of our post office network
Last week saw the publication of the Conservative-Lib Dem Government’s Postal Services Bill to privatise the Royal Mail. Much has been made of the opportunity for employees to buy shares, but this would only account for 10% of the...
MP determined to fight the Tory Lib-Dem cuts to get the best for local people
This week sees us back in parliament, for the second time this autumn, back from all the hype and media frenzy of the conference season. Now with the Comprehensive Spending Review next week, the really hard work begins. Being...
MP says let’s remind people what a great place Wales is to visit.
Let’s hope that the Ryder Cup has put Wales on the international map. We love our own little communities in Wales. However, sometimes, we take it too far and we can be too parochial and inward-looking. The Ryder Cup...
Keith and Nia campaign to keep care homes
Nia Griffith MP and Labour Assembly candidate Keith Davies have joined trade unions and campaigners to fight against care home closures. Speaking at a recent public meeting, Keith said, “We must work together to convince every councillor on Carmarthenshire...
MP backs a YES vote for more powers for the Assembly
The recommendation now from the Welsh Assembly Government is to have the referendum about the Assembly’s powers in March 2011. A yes vote in the Assembly will be a really important step forward for Wales, and one that I...
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