As we celebrate #VEDay80, the UK Labour Government has confirmed the introduction of a new UK-wide veteran support system. Backed by £50m of funding, a new network of VALOUR-recognised support centres in every nation and region of the UK...
Just as huge crowds gathered to celebrate the end of war in 1945, commemorations and celebrations will be held in Llanelli and the rest of the country this week to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. I will...
#CarmarthenshireDay in Parliament earlier this week was a great opportunity to showcase some of our fine local foods and produce, something our county has long been renowned for. Bringing the heart of Carmarthenshire to the centre of Westminster showed...
On Workers’ Memorial Day, we remember those who have lost their lives as a result of work-related illness or injury. 138 people died from fatal injuries at work in the UK last year. Thousands more lost their lives to...
Impressive to visit the Faith in Families Cwtch Mawr Multibank in Swansea – part of a network of multibanks set up by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown to alleviate hardship as families struggle to cope with the cost of...
Around 20,000 pensioners in Llanelli will receive up to £470 more per year from this month. This comes after the UK Government confirmed a 4.1% rise in the state pension for 2025/26. Labour remains firmly committed to the pensions...
Last week I visited the Sessile Oak where men in Carmarthenshire who have had a stroke meet once a month, and this gives them an opportunity to talk, discuss experiences and offer encouragement to each other on the road...
I very much welcome the decision to go ahead with a new school for Ysgol Dewi Sant – this is much needed and has been long-awaited – and I look forward to seeing it progress as soon as possible....
• Millions are set to see their state pension rise by up to £470 • Labour’s commitment to the state pension triple lock, the basic and new state pension rose by 4.1% on 6 April • The triple lock...
I am calling on the fire chiefs at Mid and West Wales Fire Brigade to sit down with firefighters and their representatives, listen to their concerns and have proper negotiations about any proposed changes to the shift patterns. I’ve...