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...
UK Parliament Week 2024 – get involved!
Llanelli MP, Dame Nia Griffith, is inviting everyone in her Llanelli constituency to get involved in UK Parliament Week (UKPW), an annual event spreading the word about what Parliament is, what it does and how you can get involved....
“Pass Wide and Slow” Riding Safety Campaign
Pleased to join local riders for ‘Pass Wide and Slow’ campaign to get drivers to slow down to 10 mph max and give as wide a berth as possible when passing horses. Very sorry to hear about recent accidents……...
#BackBritishFarming Day
Earlier this week on #BackBritishFarming Day, I confirmed the commitment of the UK Labour Government to supporting Welsh farmers and the much-valued contribution they make to our economy, countryside and food security.
Winter Fuel Payment Changes
The UK Government has had to take the difficult decision to continue winter fuel payments only for the poorest, most vulnerable pensioners because the previous Tory government left a £22bn black hole in the country’s finances. This was not...
Save Ysgol Heol Goffa March
Fantastic turnout for the #SaveYsgolHeolGoffa march earlier. Great to be part of a huge show of community support, celebrating the school’s achievements and urging Carmarthenshire County Council to deliver on their promise of a new build school to give...
MP calls for rethink over Llanelli substance misuse treatment re-location plans
Proposals put forward by Hywel Dda Health Board to relocate the Dyfed Drug and Alcohol Service (DDAS) from Vaughan Street in Llanelli town centre to the former WRW building at North Dock have been criticised by Llanelli’s MP, Nia...
Advice Surgeries
I hold regular advice surgeries in person and online. If you live in the Llanelli constituency and would like to raise any issues with me that I may be able to help you with, then please ring or e-mail...