Firm answers on funding for the new Ysgol Heol Goffa are now needed from Carmarthenshire County Council and Welsh Government to reassure pupils, parents, staff and the local community. Any more uncertainty, dither or delay would be unacceptable. I’ve...
Official confirmation in Parliament from Home Office Minister, Alex Norris MP, that the empty Stradey Park Hotel will NOT be used to house asylum seekers. The hotel is currently in the hands of the receivers and updates on its...
When Labour won the General Election in 2024, nearly a million young people in this country were already not in employment, education or training (NEET). Being NEET has a huge, often lifelong, impact on young people. Ensuring all youngsters...
More than 3.5 million unmarried couples across the UK could soon benefit from stronger legal and financial protections, as the UK Labour Government launches a major consultation to modernise family law. The reforms aim to provide greater security for...
Bitterly disappointed Whitbread’s Chief Executive has refused to meet to discuss the future of the Sandpiper. Along with the local County Councillors for that area, Councillor Martyn Palfreman and Councillor Edward Skinner, I will continue to make the case...
Dame Nia Griffith, Member of Parliament for Llanelli, has welcomed a major overhaul of the youth justice system designed to intervene earlier and cut reoffending. These reforms are part of the UK Labour Government’s mission to cut crime, halve...
Dame Nia Griffith, MP for Llanelli, has backed new UK Government action to crack down on organised crime gangs exploiting high streets through rogue businesses. The UK Labour Government has announced a £30 million national crackdown targeting dodgy barber...
Amongst the kerfuffle inside Westminster over the last week, you might have missed the King’s Speech outlining UK Government legislation coming forward to tackle the many challenges we face. The world is volatile and too many families are struggling...
Privilege to meet Polish Minister of Education Barbara Nowacka at an event in Parliament yesterday to celebrate Polish Cultural Heritage Month, and the huge contribution the Polish community here in the UK, including of course in Llanelli, make to...
Meet George – a very special award-winning pooch who supports youngsters at Ysgol Penygaer School. George and his owner, Pat Stevens, were in Parliament last week as he was one of the winners of the National School Dog Alliance...
