Two million pensioners, nearly one in five, now live in poverty. That is an absolutely shocking statistic and why Keir Starmer confirmed recently that the State Pension Triple Lock will be held firmly in place if Labour forms the...
The decision by Plaid Cymru and Independent controlled Carmarthenshire County Council to abandon longstanding plans to build a new school for Ysgol Heol Goffa is a betrayal of the young people of Llanelli and a slap in the face...
With the grim news that TATA has rejected the Unions’ plans for Port Talbot, leaving the blast furnaces to close and workers facing devastating redundancy, today in Parliament I asked the Secretary of State for Wales what talks he...
Great to visit Beer Park this afternoon and see such a thriving local business in Dafen going from strength to strength. They have a fantastic selection of craft beers, ciders, stouts and other drinks available to buy and are...
Last week, during Prime Minister’s Questions, Keir Starmer gave the Prime Minister three chances to rule out cuts to the NHS, cuts to the state pension or income tax increases to pay for his plan to scrap National Insurance....
Dame Nia Griffith, Member of Parliament for Llanelli, has shown her support for retailers, shop workers and local shoppers facing unprecedented levels of shoplifting and violence and backed new proposals to make high streets safer. According to data released...
Smoking is the single biggest entirely preventable cause of ill-health, disability and death. That is why, at last, after 14 years spent ignoring the need for targeted public health measures, the Conservatives recently introduced their Tobacco and Vapes Bill...
I met with rail company representatives in Parliament this week to raise several local issues with them including: • the need for more frequent, reliable services connecting Llanelli and its nearby stations with Swansea, Cardiff and other towns and...
I had the pleasure this evening to attend the 10th anniversary celebrations of Llanelli’s very own LARS – Loud Applause Rising Stars – and listen to many fantastic solos, performed very professionally by the very talented young singers. A...
Congratulations to the Llanelli Chamber of Trade & Commerce for taking the initiative to bid for city status for Llanelli. This offers us a real opportunity to unite behind our town, to celebrate our fascinating history, to recognise our assets such...
