Nia on Parc Howard
In his autobiography, the great James Griffiths, MP for Llanelli and the first Secretary of State for Wales, recalls seeing a demonstration of working people in New York. One poster said, “Give us bread – and roses too.” This...
Labour’s Election Manifesto Launched
The Labour Party launched its election manifesto this morning. To find out more visit the policies page.
The Road Ahead – Labour’s Party Election Broadcast
At this election, our country is at a crossroads. We can stay on the path we’ve set, securing the recovery and embracing the new opportunities open to Britain, or we can throw it all away by setting off down...
£500 vouchers for over 60s to replace inefficient boilers
Welsh Labour’s Environment Minister Jane Davidson today announced that vouchers worth £500 will be available from April 6 under the boiler scrappage scheme in Wales. The scrappage scheme – which the Labour-led Welsh Assembly Government announced in February –...
More than £4.4 million for improvements at west Wales hospitals
Health Minister Edwina Hart has announced more than £4.4 million of new Welsh Assembly Government funding to make improvements at two hospitals in West Wales. The funding will be used to replace the air conditioning plant which cools the...
Nia pledges support to the Armed Services
Nia Griffith, MP for Llanelli has joined Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth in signing up to the Royal British Legion’s ‘Do Your Bit’ campaign. The campaign aims to prioritise the needs of service personnel, veterans...
Protecting Care Services
“I am committed to protecting the legacy of Jim Griffiths MP for Llanelli who set up the National Insurance scheme and Aneurin Bevan who started the NHS. We need the same sort of bold thinking to create a National...
Nia backs call for supermarket ombudsman
Nia Griffith MP has backed calls for a supermarket watchdog while speaking in support of a bill proposed by Ynys Mon MP Albert Owen. During the debate on the Bill, Nia warned that local farmers could be forced out...
High-Tech Jobs in Llangennech
Nia Griffith MP wants to see Thales expand its business at the new Llangennech plant. The factory fits Warthog vehicles with high-tech communications systems, and now Nia is talking to company managers about fitting out police and emergency vehicles...
Celebrating our Heritage
The EU and Welsh Assembly are contributing towards the £14.1 million to preserve the historic Zion Chapel and old Sunday School, as part of a new theatre and arts complex in Llanelli. Nia says, “Preserving our historic buildings is...