Battle of Britain Exhibition
Privilege to attend the opening of the Battle of Britain exhibition at Llanelli library today….. only with us a week before it continues its journey round Wales, so do try and call in to see it.
Ministers forcing veterans to rely on Universal Credit during cost of living crisis
Dame Nia Griffith, MP for Llanelli, has argued that Ministers are forcing veterans to rely on universal credit during the cost of living crisis. UK Government figures have revealed that up to 70,000 veterans could now be claiming Universal...
Are you missing out on Pension Credit?
A third of pensioners eligible to claim Pension Credit (a means tested benefit for pensioners on low incomes) are not doing so and could be missing out on help, including a £650 Cost of Living Payment. The payment will...
Llanelli Star Column – Tory Government needs to wake up on Tata Steel plans
As uncertainty reigns on the future of the Tata Steel plant in Port Talbot, many families across Llanelli will be worried about the impact it will have on those who work both there and at the company’s site in...
Statement on Tata Steel Uncertainty
The ongoing uncertainty around the future of Tata Steel’s operation in Port Talbot is of great concern. It affects many families not only in that area of South Wales but also those employees working in their Trostre plant in...
Llanelli MP supports the Summer Reading Challenge
On a visit to Pembrey Library at the end of last week, local Llanelli MP Dame Nia Griffith, encouraged parents and children throughout her constituency to take part in the nationwide Summer Reading Challenge over the next few months...
Universal Credit changeover
With rampant inflation and thousands likely to lose out, the Conservative UK Government should keep its promise and pause the change over from existing benefits to Universal Credit.
Llanelli MP calls for park homes energy cash clarity
Llanelli MP, Dame Nia Griffith, has called on Conservative UK Government ministers to outline how people who live in Park Homes on a permanent basis will receive much needed help towards their energy bills. The MP met recently with...
Kidwelly Carnival
Very imaginative fancy dress costumes at Kidwelly Carnival, great to see everyone enjoying themselves again.
National Manufacturing Day
Today is National Manufacturing Day and manufacturers will be opening the doors to their factories and sites all across the UK in order to show the potential careers and jobs on offer within the increasingly diverse manufacturing sector. The...