Israel & Gaza Statement

13 Nov 2023

Far too many Palestinian civilians and children have  been killed over the past month. We need a full and immediate humanitarian pause in fighting across all of Gaza too alleviate the suffering of Palestinians and for Hamas terrorists to release the hostages. It must start now. Short pauses are a…

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Celebrating Living Wage Week

12 Nov 2023

Living Wage Week is a perfect opportunity to share Cardiff Labour Council’s success, not only in paying the Real Living Wage to its workers, but persuading others to do the same. I have supported the Living Wage Foundation’s work and campaigning for well over a decade and am proud that…

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Celebrating Parliament Week

10 Nov 2023

A big thanks to 16th Cardiff Brownies for inviting me along during Parliament Week to discuss my role as Member of Parliament for Cardiff Central. It was a pleasure to speak to so many informed young people who thought of some very probing questions. I was also pleased to take…

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Diwali Celebrations

04 Nov 2023

I always enjoy joining friends from across Cardiff and South Wales at the National Museum of Wales in St Fagans to celebrate Diwali. The event this year was an absolute riot of light, colour, smiles, music and dancing. Thank you, Dr Poonam Singhal for the invitation and congratulations to all…

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My Monthly Newsletter for October

03 Nov 2023

I’ve just sent out my monthly newsletter for October, detailing my work in Cardiff Central and Westminster over the last month.

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Israel & Hamas Statement

02 Nov 2023

The horrific scenes of suffering and death of innocent civilians in Gaza and Israel are shocking and distressing. I understand the instinctive calls for a ceasefire because we all want the killing and the suffering to stop. And we all want to see the immediate release of the hostages taken…

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Labour calls for a DEC fund appeal to be matched by Government raising more aid for Gaza

01 Nov 2023

Labour is today calling for a coordinated Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) fund appeal with matched government funding to provide essential humanitarian emergency in Gaza, and to create a longer-term fund for the reconstruction of Gaza. On a joint visit to Cairo to meet political leaders, international organisations and aid agencies working on the ground to support Palestinian…

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Ban on Single Use Plastics

30 Oct 2023

Welsh Labour has made it a mission to build a greener Wales. This month, we took a big step to meet this goal with a comprehensive ban on some of the most commonly littered single-use plastics. This will go a long way to prevent plastic pollution from entering our oceans,…

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A Taste of Wales

It was great to speak at the Taste of Wales event in Parliament and welcome Welsh producers who make excellent food and drink products. Welsh food and drink exports continue to go from strength to strength, worth almost £800 million in 2022. I will continue to support Welsh businesses as…

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ACS Local Shop Report

25 Oct 2023

The Local Shop Report 2023, produced by the Association of Convenience Stores, highlights the important contribution convenience retailers make to the local economy and local communities. Here in Cardiff Central, we have 60 local shops, employing 532 people. Convenience stores are important job creators, supporting 437,000 jobs across the UK.…

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Setting the Record Straight on 20MPH

24 Oct 2023

There has been lots of misinformation about the 20mph roll out spread by Conservative politicians in Wales. During Road Safety Week, I decided to set the record straight. There is no blanket 20mph speed limit. We can still drive at 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 and even 70mph on different…

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Labour will get UK Steel’s Future Back

23 Oct 2023

Labour’s missions for government, including sustained economic growth and clean electricity by 2030 will be achieved through a big contribution from Welsh steelmaking. Our plans to double onshore wind, treble solar and quadruple offshore wind in the UK will need a lot of steel. This month Keir Starmer, Mark Drakeford…

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Girl Guiding Attitudes Survey

23 Oct 2023

In September, Girlguiding published the 15th annual Girls’ Attitudes Survey, the UK’s largest survey of girls and young women aged 7-21. Reading the report, I was moved by the issues that are important to girls and young women, as well as their experiences growing up across the UK. Almost 9…

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Barclays Branch Closure

20 Oct 2023

I was very disappointed by the decision of Barclays UK to close their Wellfield Road branch. We have seen a series of bank closures over the past few years. Barclays say their priority now is to help those customers adapt to the different arrangements that will be available to them…

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Celebrating Black History Month

19 Oct 2023

Cardiff has long been home to communities from across the globe. It is these voices and experiences that have helped to shape or local culture, society and history. This Black History Month, we have fabulous new murals brightening our city and celebrating the diversity of our city.

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Prison Overcrowding

18 Oct 2023

This month, the Conservative Justice Secretary had to ask Judges to issue judicial guidance restricting the number of people that should be given prison sentences because of overcrowding. Our criminal justice system is at breaking point after 13 years of cuts to police, courts and prison officer numbers. The prison…

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Soaring Shoplifting

18 Oct 2023

The UK Tory Government’s decision to downgrade the criminal justice response to shoplifting so that stealing goods worth under £200 is not prosecuted has resulted in a 22% rise in shoplifting this year alone. As well as the damage to our high streets that this policy causes, it also puts…

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Unison Champions Day

18 Oct 2023

People working in our local public services such as libraries, schools and care homes go above and beyond the call of duty, supporting people in Cardiff Central through every stage of our lives. Ahead of Unison’s Champions Day, I sent my thanks to all the unsung heroes and heroines who…

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1,000 New Tech Jobs in Cardiff

18 Oct 2023

Global firm, PwC has announced an expansion of its workforce which will see more than 1,000 new jobs created in Wales by 2028. This will inject tens of thousands of pounds into the Welsh economy. The Welsh Government is also spending £2m in partnership with PwC to prioritise jobs for…

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Secondary School Places

17 Oct 2023

Applications for secondary school places in September 2024 are now open. There are lots of great schools in Cardiff, but places go quickly. Please ensure that you have made your FIVE school preferences known before the deadline on Monday 20th November. Click here for some simple tips to help you…

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Israel & Hamas Statement

17 Oct 2023

Thank you for writing to me about the horrific situation in Israel and Gaza. We have all seen footage and heard reports of appalling human suffering in the past week which I will certainly never forget. Innocent men, women, and children dead, injured, tortured and taken hostage. I know that…

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