Plan to put more bobbies back on the beat
We have lost 21,000 police officers since 2010. As your MP, I voted against the Tory cuts to police budgets which have led to a doubling of violent crime. Labour has a fully costed plan to invest in our...
‘It’s time for Real Change’ – Labour Manifesto 2019
Today we launched our exciting Labour Manifesto, which sets out our plans to grow the economy and tackle climate change, with a green industrial revolution, investing in renewable energy including the Swansea tidal lagoon. We will bring in a...
Worrying news from Tata Steel
Extremely worrying news from Tata Steel. We don’t know the full details yet, but I will be working with Lee Waters AM / AC and the Welsh Government to fight to save jobs at Trostre. This is a very difficult time...
Labour plan to deliver free, full-fibre broadband to every house
We all know the huge problems that many people have with poor, unreliable internet connections. The Conservatives have left the private sector to roll out full fibre broadband, and rural and remote areas have paid the price. Welsh Government...
Working with campaigners to get more fully accessible toilets locally
I’ve been working with brilliant local campaigners to get more Changing Places toilets installed in the Llanelli constituency. These fully-accessible toilets with a hoist and changing bench are vital for many people with disabilities and health issues, so we...
We must never be complacent about flood defences
The devastating flooding we’ve seen across the country is a stark reminder that we can never be complacent about flood defences. I’ve worked hard over many years to get the County Council, Natural Resources Wales and Dwr Cymru Welsh...
Apply for a postal vote by 26th November
Lots can stop us getting to the polling station on election day, especially during winter. Click here to get a postal vote, so you can post your completed ballot back well in advance: http://postalvote.labour.org.uk/ Every vote counts in Llanelli. Don’t...
Welsh Government funding to sort out the M4 junction in Hendy
The Welsh Labour Government has announced £2.5 million to sort out the M4 junction in Hendy and bring an end to the dangerous tailbacks. This is great news for local residents after many years of campaigning. Thanks to my...
Labour’s pledges to the Armed Forces
Our Armed Forces deserve our deepest gratitude and our support. But years of Tory austerity has failed our service members, their families and our veterans. In government, Labour will: ? Give our forces a fair pay rise every year? Ensure better...
Remembrance Sunday
Huge thanks to Cllr Rob Evans, George Parker and everyone else who helped to set up the Dafen Memorial Garden for Remembrance Sunday. It was a pleasure to visit on Friday and see the special effort they’ve made. I...