Letter to the PM: Secure the Future of the COVID-19 Memorial Wall

14 Jun 2021

I’ve joined 227 MPs, Peers and Mayors to write to the Prime Minister urging him to support the campaign for the Covid Memorial Wall in London to become a permanent site. The letter is spearheaded by Afzal Khan, MP for Manchester Gorton, who lost his mum and both his parents-in-law…

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Government delays and the UK’s COVID death toll: a Timeline

10 Jun 2021

Today, Matt Hancock takes his turn to appear in front MPs on the joint committee on COVID-19, following the explosive allegations made in former advisor Dominic Cummings’s testimony a few weeks back.   Cummings’s explosive testimony described a chaotic, poorly prepared and badly run Government desperately wrestling with the biggest…

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The Tories are Failing on Justice

09 Jun 2021

Today, Labour have brought an Opposition Day motion to the Commons to urge the Government to act on the enormous backlog of Crown Court cases, and to do more to stop violence against women and girls.   The backlog in the Crown Court is now at record levels of more…

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Carers Week 2021

07 Jun 2021

Today marks the start of Carers Week 2021. Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don’t think of themselves as having caring…

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My Monthly Newsletter for May

01 Jun 2021

I’ve just sent out my monthly newsletter for May, with the latest on COVID-19 restrictions in Wales, and news about my work in Cardiff Central and Westminster. You can read my newsletter by clicking here. You can also sign up to receive my newsletter directly by clicking here.

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The Government’s Environment Bill: Final Stages

27 May 2021

Last night, the Environment Bill passed through its remaining stages in the House of Commons. Labour abstained at Second Reading because whilst we accepted the need for a strong and comprehensive Environment Bill, we could not support a Bill that does so little of what is needed. The Government’s rhetoric…

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Visiting Care Homes in Wales: New Guidance as Rules Relaxed

24 May 2021

Visiting in care homes (adults and children’s) From today (Monday 24th May), rules on visiting care homes in Wales have been relaxed. Anyone is now able to visit, but residents are only able to visit two people at a time. See here for further guidance from Welsh Government: Arrangements for…

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Update: Violence in Gaza and Israel

19 May 2021

As the terrible situation in Gaza and Israel continues many constituents have been in touch with me to express their views – thanks to all of you who have. The violence in Gaza and Israel is horrifying. The killing of civilians is appalling. Millions of Palestinians and Israelis are living…

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My Monthly Newsletter for April

04 May 2021

I’ve just sent out my monthly newsletter for April, with the latest on COVID-19 restrictions in Wales, and news about my work in Cardiff Central and Westminster. You can read it by clicking here. You can also sign up to receive my newsletter directly by clicking here.

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Latest Changes to COVID-19 Restrictions: 01 April 2021

01 Apr 2021

First Minister Mark Drakeford has just announced a road-map for further easing of restrictions in April, and into the middle of May should the public health picture remain positive. Here’s an outline of the plans: 12 April: Schools, shops and travel Providing Covid rates remain low, from 12 April there…

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British Kebab Awards 2021 – Help Our Cardiff Central Restaurants Win!

01 Apr 2021

I am really pleased that Jasmin Restaurant,  Pizza Time, Lezzet Cardiff, Mezza Luna, Shaam Nights Restaurant in Cardiff Central have made it as semi-finalists of the 2021 British Kebab Awards. Voting is open NOW. Click here to vote and help our Cardiff Central restaurants compete for the main crown.   —…

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National Lottery Community Funding Available

30 Mar 2021

If you’re running a group or organisation making a difference in Cardiff Central, you could be eligible for funding from the National Lottery Community fund. The NLC is open to all applications that meet their criteria, including support during COVID-19. They also working closely with WCVA and other funders to…

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Hope not Hate’s ‘State of Hate’ Report 2021

24 Mar 2021

Each year, Hope not Hate publish their ‘State of Hate’ report, detailing the new and emerging threats we all face from far-right activism. Hope not Hate publish this information each year to draw our attentions to these threats. In uncertain times, sped up by the COVID-19 pandemic and a tumultuous…

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Petition: Stop the Guildford Crescent Development

17 Mar 2021

Developers GallifordTry are now consulting on plans for a 29 story tower-block on Guildford Crescent. This is the former site of much-loved local businesses Gwdihw, Thai House and Madeira. The planning application has not yet been lodged but the developers have said this will be lodged in April. The planned…

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Why I’m Voting Against the Government’s Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

16 Mar 2021

Thank you to the many constituents who have contacted me about the Conservative Government’s Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill which was published last week and has been debated in Parliament yesterday and today.   This was meant to be a Bill about improved sentencing and the courts, but the…

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New Cross-city Cycleway Opens Today

15 Mar 2021

A new, segregated, ‘pop-up’ cycleway, running from Cathedral Road to Dumfries Place, has opened to users today (Monday 15th March). The new route is part of the cross-city cycleway. Ongoing works will soon see it extended to the end of Wellington Street, to the west of the city, and to…

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Survivors’ Support Plan for victims of rape

15 Mar 2021

The Tories have failed to protect women with the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, and two years on from the rape review being announced we still have no answers.   This is why Labour has today unveiled its Survivors’ Support Plan for victims. Rape and serious sexual assault cases…

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COVID 19: Changes to Restrictions and Latest on Case Rates/Vaccinations

12 Mar 2021

Changes to COVID-19 restrictions have just been announced by the First Minister Mark Drakeford. The ‘stay at home’ restrictions have been moved to a ‘stay local’ rule for the next few weeks. Tomorrow – March 13th   4 people from 2 households can meet outdoors to socialise, including gardens.  Solo visits…

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Census 2021

11 Mar 2021

The census is a survey that happens every 10 years and gives a picture of all the people and households in England and Wales. The next census takes place on Sunday 21 March 2021. Your answers to the census questions will help organisations make decisions on planning and funding public…

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UK Government Lifting the Ban on Bee Killing Pesticides

10 Mar 2021

Thank you to the many constituents who’ve recently been in touch with me regarding bee killing pesticides.   I, alongside my Labour colleagues, am deeply concerned with the Government’s decision to lift the ban on bee-killing pesticides, known as neonicotinoids. Not only is this pesticide incredibly harmful to our already at-risk bee populations,…

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Endometriosis Awareness Month

09 Mar 2021

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis is a condition affecting 1 in 10 women and can have a huge impact on all aspects of a person’s life – including both their physical and mental health. Despite affecting 1.5million women in the UK, the condition takes on average 8 years to…

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