Generous staff and customers of Barclays Bank in Llanelli have teamed up to donate much needed supplies to a local foodbank in support of those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past few weeks, Barclays employees have...
Kind hearted volunteers from across Llanelli have been working hard over the last few weeks to help address the increased demand for PPE for frontline NHS workers during the Covid-19 outbreak. As part of the “For the Love of...
Last Friday, I joined residents of Bryn Gaer to remember those who had given so much during World War Two as part of VE Day 75th Anniversary commemorations in the street. We observed the two minutes silence at 11am...
A graffiti art painting conveying the appreciation of local residents for the efforts of NHS staff during the COVID-19 crisis has been officially handed over to Prince Phillip Hospital. Created by street artist, Lat Lim, the picture features a...
A kind hearted Llanelli restaurant owner has dished up free meals to frontline ambulance staff in the town as a thank you for their inspiring work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Anwar Ali, owner of the Ali Raj Asian Restaurant...
Lovely to chat “virtually” earlier today with Arwen Skinner, the newly elected UK Youth Parliament representative for Carmarthenshire. We talked about eco campaigns, better mental health care support and much more besides as well as how young people can...
I am encouraging Llanelli businesses to consider applying for help under the UK Government’s Job Retention Scheme to protect jobs and livelihoods in the West Wales economy under threat due to the COVID-19 crisis. Under the scheme, the UK...
The COVID-19 crisis has been unsettling for everyone but it is particularly worrying for those who are at risk of domestic abuse during this lockdown period. It is vital they know that they can get help on: https://gov.wales/live-fear-free Tel:...
Over the last few weeks, my staff and I have been working remotely, dealing with hundreds of extra cases due to the Coronavirus outbreak. We continue to take up concerns brought to us by constituents on many issues including...
It is a huge honour to be asked by our new leader, Keir Starmer, to serve in his Shadow Cabinet as the Shadow Secretary of State for Wales. At this difficult time, my priority is supporting my colleagues in...
