My Monthly Newsletter for September 01 Oct 2023 I’ve just sent out my monthly newsletter for September, detailing my work in Cardiff Central and Westminster over the last month. Read more →
Macmillan Coffee Morning 29 Sep 2023 My annual coffee morning in support of Macmillan, the cancer charity, took place this month at Sparrow coffee house in Clifton Street, Adamsdown. Sparrow’s owners, Nick and Dai very generously allowed me to host the coffee morning there and have donated all their takings from the sale of coffee and… Read more →
Online Safety Bill 27 Sep 2023 After six long years, the Online Safety Bill reached its final stages. I first started working on the issue of online safety in 2017 as a member of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee. We held two detailed enquiries and produced two lengthy reports with a substantial number… Read more →
Welcoming Students to Cardiff 25 Sep 2023 September always sees the start of the new academic year and the arrival in Cardiff of thousands of new students starting out on their university experience in Cardiff Central at Cardiff University, Cardiff Met, University of South Wales and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. I went along… Read more →
Labour is the Party of Economic Stability 22 Sep 2023 The economic damage done by the Conservatives’ mini-budget last year is still being felt by people right across Cardiff Central. Never again can a Prime Minister or Chancellor be allowed to repeat those disastrous mistakes which have left our economy in tatters. As Rishi Sunak contemplates unfunded tax cuts for… Read more →
20MPH Roll Out 17 Sep 2023 This month saw the biggest change in road safety for decades, with the introduction of a new 20mph default speed limit for residential areas. In Cardiff Central, 20mph limits have been a normal part of our road network for some time. The new changes follow a recent public health study… Read more →
World Alzheimer’s Day 15 Sep 2023 There are around 780 people living with dementia in Cardiff Central and many more caring for someone with the condition. Ahead of World Alzheimer’s Month, I met with representatives from Alzheimer’s Research UK in Parliament, to hear about their work to change the future of dementia with innovative new treatments… Read more →
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in Schools Update 15 Sep 2023 Issues surrounding the presence of RAAC in schools across the UK has been in the news this month and caused a lot of concern. I’m pleased that parents, pupils and staff have now received confirmation that no RAAC has been found in any schools in Cardiff. This reflects the multi-million… Read more →
Guilford Crescent In 2019, I joined over 1,000 campaigners to protest against the demolition of Guilford Crescent. Whilst the campaign was unable to preserve the buildings in their entirety, the historical facades were saved and remained a critical and protected element of the plans approved by Cardiff Council’s Planning Committee. I have… Read more →
My Monthly Newsletter for August 31 Aug 2023 I’ve just sent out my monthly newsletter for August, detailing my work in Cardiff Central and Westminster over the last month. Read more →
Delivering My Annual Report 30 Aug 2023 For much of this month I’ve been out listening to residents across Cardiff Central, doing street surgeries, picking up casework and delivering my annual report. Thank you to everyone who took the time to chat with me. It’s been fantastic to hear so much support for a general election as… Read more →
Supporting Staff at Wilkos 29 Aug 2023 The news that hundreds of Wilko stores are at risk of closure, including two in Cardiff Central is deeply concerning. Their loss will have a massive impact on our local high streets and my thoughts are with all those Wilko staff and their families facing this dreadful news. Labour has… Read more →
MacMillan Coffee Morning Invitation 28 Aug 2023 I’m hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning again this year at Sparrow Coffee Shop in Adamsdown. Please do pop by between 10am and 11.30am on Friday 30th September for some cake, a cuppa and to help raise some vital funds in the fight against cancer. RSVP here. Read more →
Celebrating Exam Results 25 Aug 2023 Congratulations to all the students across Cardiff Central who received their exam results this month. Despite facing unprecedented challenges during and since the pandemic, the resilience and determination that has been shown by students, with the support of teachers, teaching assistants and families has shone through. Cardiff Central continues to… Read more →
Have Your Say on the Future of Cardiff 21 Aug 2023 A ten-week public consultation has opened as part of the next stage in the development of the replacement Cardiff Local Development Plan. This Plan will help shape our city for the next 13 years up to 2036 and ensure the right development happens in the right place at the right… Read more →
Tory Wage Stagnation 17 Aug 2023 After 13 years of UK Conservative governments, working people should rightly expect their wages to go further and that their standard of living is higher. Yet weekly average earnings have stagnated, leaving families worse off. The last Labour Government showed how things could be different. In contrast to the Tories’… Read more →
Full Fibre Broadband for Wales 16 Aug 2023 Full fibre broadband will revolutionise our lives. This month I visited Openreach’s National Learning Centre to hear more about the strides being made to roll out ultrafast full-fibre broadband across Wales. I met engineers, apprentices and learnt about how full-fibre is installed. Openreach are investing heavily in their ultrafast infrastructure,… Read more →
Tackling Homelessness in Cardiff 15 Aug 2023 Cardiff Labour Council is working hard to deliver on its commitment to end homelessness with a new block of 28 apartments set to be completed in Pentwyn. The new apartments will provide safe and secure accommodation to families until appropriate permanent homes can be found. Facilities at the new development… Read more →
Celebrating Allotments Week 12 Aug 2023 Allotments are a great way to connect with nature, encourage biodiversity, and meet new people. A big thank you to Cathays Labour Councillor, Sarah Merry for inviting me to her plot to celebrate Allotments Week. Read more →
Parc Millicent Maxkenszie 11 Aug 2023 Professor Mackenzie was a trailblazer in Welsh politics, founding the Cardiff branch of the Suffragettes and was the first woman to stand as a Parliamentary candidate in Wales. I’m so pleased that Cardiff Council decided to celebrate this incredible woman in Welsh history, with a new park at the heart… Read more →
My Annual Report: 2022/23 10 Aug 2023 Each year I produce an Annual Report to let you know what I’ve been doing on your behalf in both Cardiff Central and in Parliament. My annual report for 2022-23 is now available, featuring updates on my work in Parliament and Cardiff Central over a busy last year. Read more →