This latest news from Tata means yet more uncertainty for steelworkers. Their announcement about keeping Port Talbot is a start, but now we need real commitment from Tata on Trostre. We need close cooperation from the company with the...
This article first appeared in the Llanelli Star on 1st May 2019 It is fantastic to see climate change back on the political agenda, after far too many years of it being side-lined by this Tory Government. This renewed...
It is good news that the County Council have scrapped the proposal to introduce pay & display parking at the Fisherman’s car park in Pembrey, after much opposition from local residents who want to keep free access to their...
I recently visited NATO headquarters in Brussels, along with my Shadow Cabinet colleague Emily Thornberry. We met many NATO officials and discussed important issues like how to defend the UK and our allies from serious threats such as terrorism...
I had a good meeting with residents in Pontyberem tonight. Lots of local issues raised including traffic calming, pollution, flooding and access to the tip and green waste recycling – I will be in touch with the relevant authorities...
Stephen Kinnock MP and I spoke to Tata Steel Europe’s Head of HR Tor Farquhar this week. We made it very clear to him that we fully support the trade unions’ statement declining to back the “remedies” proposed by...
It was great to join UNISON earlier this month to celebrate 20 years since the Labour Government introduced the national minimum wage in teeth of fierce Tory opposition. We now need to raise the level so that it is...
Need advice on issues like benefit changes and the cost of living? Come along to the St. Elli Centre from 11am-1.30pm on Thursday 18th April to raise any issues or concerns with me, Lee Waters, Eluned Morgan AM, and a...
Today, on World Parkinson’s Day, we show our support for all those affected by Parkinson’s, including the 145,000 people with this condition in the UK. Watch and share this video by Parkinson’s UK for their new campaign to raise...
This column appeared in the Llanelli Star on Wednesday 10th April I am very concerned about the uncertainty over the future ownership of Trostre steelworks. Last week, we learnt that Tata Steel may look to sell their Llanelli plant...
