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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
My Monthly Newsletter for July 31 Jul 2023 I’ve just sent out my monthly newsletter for July, detailing my work in Cardiff Central and Westminster over the last month. Read more →
Music Tourism Boost for the Welsh Economy 19 Jul 2023 Wales has long been known as the land of song and music continues to make an enormous contribution to our cultural economy. According to research from UK Music, in the last year over 500,000 music tourists came to Wales. This contributed £218 million to the economy, supporting nearly 2,500 jobs… Read more →
Turning the Page on Tory Sleaze 13 Jul 2023 In an excellent speech to the Institute for Government, Angela Rayner has set out Labour’s plan to ensure that politicians serve the public, not themselves, with the creation of a new government ethics watchdog. The stream of scandals we’ve seen from this Tory Government have undermined people’s confidence and trust… Read more →
My Monthly Newsletter for June 30 Jun 2023 I’ve just sent out my monthly newsletter for June, detailing my work in Cardiff Central and Westminster over the last month. Read more →
Save our Steel 28 Jun 2023 It was great to join steelworkers from steel unions from Cardiff and across the UK to call for urgent action to secure the future of our steel industry through decarbonisation. Without government support, the future of the UK steel industry and all the steel jobs and many supply chain jobs… Read more →
The Tory Mortgage Bombshell 27 Jun 2023 282,000 households in Wales hit by Tory mortgage penalty as families face annual mortgage payment increases of £2,000 this year under the Conservatives Labour analysis reveals that household finances in Wales will be put under more pressure than ever by Conservative mismanagement of the economy. Analysis from the Labour Party allows people to… Read more →
Supporting the Food & Drink Industry in Wales 23 Jun 2023 The food & drink industry is vital to the success of the Welsh economy, with produce being exported to nations across the globe. But new checks on chilled meat, dairy and vegetables at the UK border will hit trade and send costs spiralling. The Labour Party has long called on… Read more →
Small Charities Week 23 Jun 2023 So much of the essential work carried out by the voluntary sector is delivered through smaller organisations. I am always impressed by their work when I visit them. I am extremely grateful to the small local charities across Cardiff Central who work tirelessly for our local community. Read more →
Windrush Day 22 Jun 2023 On 22nd June 1948, Passengers of HMT Empire Windrush disembarked at Tilbury Docks to start a new life in the UK. Seventy five years on, on Windrush Day, we celebrated the incredible contributions of all those on board who helped to shape the modern Britain we recognise today. We owe… Read more →
Celebrating Refugees Week 22 Jun 2023 Wales is a nation of sanctuary. We are proud of the warm welcome we extend to those who are fleeing violence and persecution. I was pleased to meet with Kareem and Alnoor in parliament to hear about their experiences as young refugees in Wales. Working alongside Barnardo’s they are powerful… Read more →
The Tories Are Failing Animals 21 Jun 2023 Labour has long been the party of animal welfare. From bringing forward the landmark Hunting Act to protecting the treatment of domestic animals under the Animal Welfare Act, Labour has always placed the welfare of animals high on the policy agenda. At the last General Election, Tory MPs stood on… Read more →
Tory Chaos Continues 15 Jun 2023 After months of deliberation, the Privileges Committee published their report into allegations that Boris Johnson intentionally lied to Parliament. The evidence was damning. Johnson is a lawbreaker and a serial liar. Seeing the writing on the wall, Johnson took the coward’s way out and resigned as an MP, denying his… Read more →
Pet Friendly Housing 09 Jun 2023 Sadly, housing issues are one of the main reasons that pets are handed over to Dogs Trust and Cats Protection. I was pleased to join them in Parliament to thank them for their work supporting pets and to hear about their calls for more Pet Friendly Housing. It’s vital that… Read more →
Carers’ Week 08 Jun 2023 Unpaid carers in Cardiff Central provide crucial support to friends and family members, often without any time out for themselves. The value of the support they provide is staggering – the equivalent of a second NHS. During Carers’ Week, I met with Carers UK to speak with carers about the… Read more →
Meeting With RFA Sir Galahad Survivors and Families 08 Jun 2023 Earlier this month, I met with the survivors and bereaved families of RFA Sir Galahad which came under attack on 8 June 1982 during the Falklands war. It was an honour to meet the group and especially to spend time with my constituent, Simon Weston CBE. Read more →
My Monthly Newsletter for May 02 Jun 2023 I’ve just sent out my monthly newsletter for May, detailing my work in Cardiff Central and Westminster over the last month. Read more →