This weekend we commemorate the anniversary of the Railway Strike of 1911, where thousands of workers joined together to protest against low pay and poor working conditions. We also remember the two people who died tragically during the strike here...
We have some fantastic small shops here in Llanelli, so I would encourage as many local shop owners as possible to nominate your business for the UK Best Small Shops Competition. All shops that are nominated will be promoted...
I’m delighted to be supporting the #CofioJim campaign to erect a statue of the great Jim Griffiths, who served as Llanelli’s MP for 34 years. Jim was a champion for Welsh people as the first Secretary of State for Wales in...
Demand for foodbanks is high at the moment, especially with the disastrous roll out of Universal Credit across the country and recently here in Carmarthenshire. Llanelli Foodbank at Myrtle House needs donations in order to help those who cannot...
Great to be out campaigning in Milton Keynes on Friday with two fantastic female Labour candidates for the two Parliamentary seats, Charlynne Pullen and Hannah O’Neill. Both showed their resilience in the pouring rain… I know they’ll work hard...
I had the privilege to visit Amiens cathedral for a service to commemorate the Battle of Amiens, which took place 100 years ago today. The Battle on 8th August 1918 was a turning point in the First World War,...
All ready for the raft race in Burry Port on Saturday with the team from Ail Gyfle Second Chance. Good luck with that great raft you have built. Interesting to see the workshop off Derwent St and the opportunities...
Thanks to Cetma and all involved in organising or contributing to Llanelli LGBT day. 30 years on from the introduction of the outrageous section 28, we must remember and thank all those who fought against it. We have progressed...
Great meeting yesterday to discuss next steps for the campaign to get fully accessible Changing Places toilets in Llanelli town. Please get in touch if you or anyone you know has been personally affected by the lack of these...
Productive meeting to discuss traffic calming in Furnace today with Cllr Penny Edwards. Thanks to the many local residents who came along and to council officers for giving up their time to listen to concerns. More work needed to...
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