We will remember them
Here in Llanelli and across the rest of our country, we pause today to remember the many men and women who gave their lives in service, in the two World Wars and in every conflict since. They were sons...
Llanelli Star Column….. on the planned changes to the State Pension and what they mean for Wales
Prime Minister Andy Burnham recently announced a new settlement for older people: protecting a State Pension that rises every year with a National Care Service that provides older people with free personal care to give everyone peace of mind...
Llanelli MP thanks local Cadet Forces as part of the UK’s first-ever National Cadets Week
• For more than 150 years, cadet forces have provided young people with opportunities to have fun and develop the teamwork, leadership and problem-solving skills needed to succeed in education, employment and training. • Labour has committed to growing...
Labour Conference meetings
Labour Party conference in Liverpool was a great opportunity to meet with many national charities and organisations, follow up on issues raised with me by concerned constituents and learn more about the latest developments in the different sectors.
Labour conference – youth employment focus
Good to hear Stephen Kinnock MP, Secretary of State for Wales, emphasise investment and youth employment in his speech to Labour Party Conference today. Recently I visited the new DWP Llanelli Youth Hub – vital we give young people...
“Families deserve time to heal” – Llanelli MP applauds introduction of new bereavement leave rights
Dame Nia Griffith, Member of Parliament for Llanelli, has backed the UK Labour Government’s introduction of new measures that will give employees additional rights to bereavement leave. People who lose a loved one or experience the heartbreak of pregnancy...
Llanelli Star column on…. protecting childen from online sexual exploitation, abuse and grooming
Children and young people here in Llanelli and elsewhere should be able to use new technology without being exposed to sexual exploitation, abuse and grooming. The evidence on online sexual exploitation is deeply concerning. We have to act now....
Cor Curiad Concert
Congratulations & many thanks to Cor Curiad, Morriston Orpheus Choir, soloist Nikkila Thomas & comperes Ffion Gwyther & Rob Lloyd for a wonderful concert tonight at St Mary’s Burry Port, raising money for two excellent charities Alzheimers Wales &...
Llanelli born Hollywood star deserves to be celebrated as birth centenary approaches
Dame Nia Griffith MP has launched a call for Llanelli to celebrate the life and work of locally born, former Hollywood actress, Rachel Roberts. With a little over a year to go until the centenary of the actress’ birth,...
Burry Port Advice Drop-in Day
I’ve organised a special Advice and Information Drop-In Day tomorrow between 10am and 4pm, at Burry Port Memorial Hall, Parc-y-Minos Street, Burry Port, SA16 0BN, to make it easier for local residents to get the guidance and support they...