Visit to Bigyn Primary School
Wonderful afternoon spent with pupils at Bigyn Primary School today talking about politics and answering so many of their excellent questions.
White Ribbon Day
Pleased to be able to show my support this morning for #WhiteRibbonDay by helping on the campaign stall in the St Elli Shopping Centre Llanelli and talking to people about ending violence against women and girls. #ChangeThe Story https://www.whiteribbon.org.uk/white-ribbon-day-2023
Contaminated blood compensation long overdue
For far too long ….30/40 years…..those who have suffered the consequences of contracting diseases like hepatitis C and HIV from NHS transfusions of contaminated blood have been waiting to hear from Government on a compensation scheme, so with a...
Offshore wind energy opportunities need to be grasped
To make sure that we get the jobs here that floating off-shore wind farms could bring, UK Government needs clear strategy to boost investor confidence….. starting with keeping primary steel production in the UK.
Media Bill & S4C
As the Media bill starts its way through parliament, important that there is good support for S4C to produce a wide range of quality Welsh medium programmes for TV and online consumption.
Protect our shopworkers!
Local shopworkers continue to suffer from abuse, violence and threats on an all too regular basis. Last week I joined with staff at Tesco’s in Trostre to help raise public awareness of Usdaw Union’s #FreedomFromFear #Respect23 campaign and its...
Stressing need for round the clock Minor Injuries Unit at Prince Philip Hospital
Many thanks to those who have alerted me to Heath Board discussions about night-time opening of the Minor Injuries Unit. I have spoken to the Chief Executive, who said there are several different options being discussed reducing night-time opening....
Israel Gaza Conflict
The recent events in Israel and Gaza have been truly horrifying. Hamas’ terrorist attack on October 7th killed the highest number of Jews in a single day since the Holocaust, while the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza is playing out...
Cân y Coed Rainforest Symphony Exhibition
Pleasure to host local composer and sound artist Cheryl Beer and her Cân y Coed Rainforest Symphony exhibition in Parliament today. As part of her project, hearing impaired Cheryl spent a 12-month residency within the Rainforests of Wales. By...
We will remember them
Today, on #RemembranceSunday we honour the sacrifices made by all Armed Forces personnel who have served our country in the past, as well as those still serving today. We will remember them.