My Monthly Newsletter for February 02 Mar 2024 I’ve just sent out my monthly newsletter for February, detailing my work in Cardiff Central and Westminster last month. Read more →
Supporting an Immediate Humanitarian Ceasefire 22 Feb 2024 The past 137 days have seen an appalling terrorist attack on Israel and the taking of hostages followed by absolutely intolerable loss of life and a dire humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza. I have repeatedly said that the long-term solution to this conflict will involve an end to the fighting… Read more →
Israel & Gaza Statement 16 Feb 2024 The humanitarian crisis in Gaza Last week, Labour’s Shadow Cabinet Minister for International Development met with the chief of staff to the UNRWA Commissioner General and, separately, with UK Government officials to understand the nature of the allegations against 12 UNRWA employees. These are serious allegations and the UK must… Read more →
Labour’s Green Prosperity Plan 08 Feb 2024 Keir Starmer has announced that the upcoming Labour manifesto will uphold our current policies set out in the Green Prosperity Plan. This includes achieving clean power by 2030, supporting our mission for growth, reducing energy bills, generating half a million good jobs, and establishing energy independence for Britain. Outlining more… Read more →
Reforming Ministerial Severance Payments 07 Feb 2024 More than £930,000 was handed out in severance payments to 97 different ministers who either quit their roles or got the sack during the year of political chaos (2022) which saw three different Prime Ministers in charge in Downing Street. As a result of the unprecedented turnover in ministers, dozens… Read more →
My Monthly Newsletter for January 31 Jan 2024 I’ve just sent out my monthly newsletter for January, detailing my work in Cardiff Central and Westminster over the last month. Read more →
Dr Who Boosts Welsh Economy 30 Jan 2024 Last year, Doctor Who celebrated the 60th anniversary of its first broadcast and in July 2024, will mark 20 years since filming of the relaunched series began in Cardiff. In that time, Doctor Who has not only raised the profile of Wales around the globe, but also brought significant economic… Read more →
Israel & Gaza Statement 26 Jan 2024 The Shadow Foreign Secretary, David Lammy has released the following statement on behalf of the Labour Party on the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) interim ruling on the situation in Gaza. I fully support the position outlined below and call on Israel to comply with the orders of this ruling… Read more →
Tackling Abuse and Intimidation in Politics 26 Jan 2024 This week the Jo Cox Civility Commission were in Parliament to launch their call to action on tackling abuse and intimidation in politics. As the report states, “abuse and intimidation of our elected representatives – including violence towards them – is one of the biggest threats to our democracy in… Read more →
What will a UK Labour Government would do for Wales? 26 Jan 2024 This year brings an opportunity for voters in Wales to make their voices heard. The choice at the next election couldn’t be clearer. More chaos and division with the Tories, or a stronger, fairer, greener Wales with a UK Labour government working in lockstep with our Welsh Labour Government. That’s… Read more →
Opposition to the Rwanda Scheme 17 Jan 2024 In Parliament, we have had another week of Tory infighting over the farcical and failing Rwanda scheme. We have a government in total chaos, with more weak leadership from Rishi Sunak. The Tories are fighting with each other over a failing scheme and they are letting the country down. Time… Read more →
A New Venue for Porter’s 10 Jan 2024 Independent Live Music Venues are the lifeblood of Cardiff’s night-time economy. I am thrilled to hear that Porter’s Cardiff has moved into its new home in Barrack Lane, following work by Cardiff Labour Council to facilitate a 20-year lease on the site. The new venue will allow Porter’s to put on more… Read more →
Israel & Gaza Statement 09 Jan 2024 The horrors of recent months in Israel and Gaza have been utterly intolerable for so many people. Despite the demands that the international community has made of Israel, it continues to use devastating tactics and far too many civilians have been and are continuing to be killed. Nearly two million… Read more →
Cardiff Council Budget Consultation 08 Jan 2024 Fourteen years of Tory economic chaos has decimated council budgets. Councils are now facing reduced funding settlements at the same time of soaring costs to deliver public service. In Cardiff alone, costs have increased by around £56 million. Faced with these pressures, Cardiff Council is asking for your views on… Read more →
Road Closures – Guildford Crescent 04 Jan 2024 As part of work to deliver the South Wales Metro, Transport for Wales will be carrying out some essential strengthening works to the underbridge near Guildford Crescent. As a result, the road will be closed from 8pm to 6am each evening from 4th to 19th January. For more information on… Read more →
A Year in Review 31 Dec 2023 This year, we’ve seen much of the same chaos that we’ve come to expect from the Tories over the last 13 years. The Prime Minister is hanging on by a thread, unable to take any steps forward in fear of the extremists in his own party. As the former Home… Read more →
My Monthly Newsletter for December 24 Dec 2023 I’ve just sent out my monthly newsletter for December, detailing my work in Cardiff Central and Westminster over the last month. Read more →
National Lottery Heritage Fund’s 29th Birthday 20 Dec 2023 I was pleased to celebrate the 29th birthday of the National Lottery’s Heritage Fund in a recent event in Parliament. Since the National Lottery launched in 1994, the Heritage Fund has funded projects small and large across Cardiff Central. The fund supports projects of all sizes that connect people to… Read more →
Air Pollution Levels Drop Below Pre-Pandemic Levels 19 Dec 2023 A recent study of air quality in Cardiff shows residents breathed cleaner air in 2022, compared to pre-pandemic figures in 2019. This positive shift highlights the importance of Cardiff Labour Council’s commitment to active travel and eco-friendly public transport options. Although this data is encouraging, there is more work to… Read more →
Cardiff Christmas Market Named One of the Best in the UK 14 Dec 2023 From Welsh jewellery to artisan cheese, Cardiff’s Christmas Market offers a wide variety of high-quality gifts. Alongside Winter Wonderland and our Bute Park’s Illuminations, the markets have become a staple of Cardiff’s Christmas scene, attracting visitors from across the UK. It’s no wonder that Big 7 Travel has recognised our… Read more →
Mark Drakeford Resigns as First Minister of Wales 13 Dec 2023 Mark Drakeford has epitomised public service and public duty throughout his time as First Minister of Wales. His remarkable stewardship of Wales through the horror of the pandemic being the most obvious example. Leading our country with care, skill and values firmly rooted in our Labour principles of social justice… Read more →