Chance to be a paid intern
I am advertising for a paid intern to work in my constituency office. All details are below, and if you would like to apply for the role please follow the instructions at the bottom of this post. Job Title:...
Great atmosphere at Kidwelly carnival
Creating atmosphere at Kidwelly Carnival is the great Samba Doc band from Pembroke Dock. Parade, Fancy Dress and lots of fun here today. Well done Mayor Crish Davies, Welfare Committee and all who have helped make a great carnival.
Need level playing field between town centre shops and online retail
I have been out and about in Llanelli Town Centre talking to local independent shopkeepers together with representatives from Usdaw the shopworkers’ trade union, who have just launched a campaign to ‘save our shops’ and push for ways to...
Red Sox Foundation helping to support US veterans
I recently welcomed the Home Base Program to Parliament with Ed Miliband MP and Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood. It was great to hear about the work they do to provide mental health and brain injury support to veterans in...
Preventing flooding in Dafen and across Llanelli
Delighted to have been at Dafen School with Dwr Cymru last week for the opening of the swale, which will help protect surrounding area from flooding, by retaining water and releasing it gradually into the system. It’s part of...
Tories should follow Wales lead on onshore wind
With onshore wind energy we can cut electricity bills and tackle climate change, and that is what we are doing in Wales. The Conservatives in Westminster need to follow the Welsh Government’s lead on renewable energy and stop blocking...
Strawberry Tea at Prince Philip Hospital
Delightful singing by Kim Darkin at Strawberry Tea organised by the Llanelli League of Hospital Friends at Prince Philip Hospital. A big thank you to all involved for fantastic record of contributions to the hospital.
Bold action needed on climate change – Alan Whitehead MP in Kidwelly
Alan Whitehead MP, Labour’s energy spokesperson in Westminster, joined us in Kidwelly today to talk about the step change we need to reduce emissions and tackle climate change. Alan has worked hard on the detail of how we can...
Pushing local venues to consider installing a ‘Changing Places’ toilet
I’ve been working with local activists to campaign for a fully-accessible disabled toilet (with full hoist facilities) to be installed in Llanelli town. Located right in the centre of town and with good access to parking and the bus...
Happy Armed Forces Day!
Today we celebrate Armed Forces Day – an important opportunity to honour the men and women of our Armed Forces community. It was great to spend the day at our event in Llanelli, where Llanelli Veterans Association, the Royal...