Gurkha Nepalese Association, Llanelli
Privilege to attend Llanelli’s Gurkha Nepalese Association’s Dashara celebrations this weekend.
Broken promises on animal welfare a real setback
I was disappointed the Tories dropped the Kept Animals Bill. The decision was not what the public, our dedicated animal welfare charities or I wanted. It represented a profound setback for animal welfare in the UK. We need urgent...
Llanelli Goods Shed Cafe Opening
Staff and volunteers at the Llanelli Goods Shed were delighted to welcome Llanelli Town Mayor Cllr Nick Pearce to perform the official opening of their latest venture, the community café. The café is the most recent development in the...
Keeping in touch at Conference
Good to catch up with so many charities and groups at Labour Conference this week to keep updated on important issues and campaigns.
Making dementia a priority
One in three people in the UK will go on to develop dementia. Better diagnosis, investment in research and the provision of suitable help and support is key. I joined representatives from the Alzheimer’s Society this week to commit...
Time to end testing on animals
I support the phasing out of testing on animals. Non-animal methods for research have advanced over time and I want to see more of these used instead. That is why I was pleased to pledge my support at the...
Breaking down barriers for people with sight loss
I had the opportunity to spend time meeting with a number of charities and campaigning organisations that do sterling work earlier this week while I was at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. Two such groups are the RNIB...
Llanelli Star Column….. on my new role as Shadow Cabinet Office Minister and how the UK reacts to major and important events
Keeping the country and its people safe and secure must be the first priority of any government. As part of Keir Starmer’s recent reshuffle, I am pleased to have taken up the role of Shadow Cabinet Office Minister, a...
Stradey Park Hotel plans withdrawn by Home Office
The announcement by the Home Office to withdraw its plans for the Stradey Park Hotel is welcome and I am pleased that they have finally listened to the people of Llanelli who knew that it was the wrong decision...
Llanelli Standard Column…., Greener jobs opportunities must be grasped for our communities
Attracting high quality, well paid, sustainable jobs to our area is a top priority of mine as Member of Parliament for Llanelli. Providing hardworking, local people with employment that helps them flourish and contribute to their families and their...