My Week 19th – 25th February In the Chamber On Monday I voted against the Government’s shameful cuts to the Employment Support Allowance and the Work Related Activity Group. The House of Lords had added amendments on to the Government’s Welfare Reform and Work Bill which would have protected both these things, but the Tories were insistent on having them … [Read more...]
My Week Archive
My Week: 12th – 18th February
Recess Week: My Week 12th – 18th February This week Parliament was in recess, but there was no relaxing as there was a very busy week in the constituency, with visits to many fantastic organisations and meeting extraordinary people. Friday the 12th February Friday … [Read more...]
My Week: 5th – 11th February
I want to open this week’s My Week in tribute to the late Harry Harpham. Harry and I were both part of the new intake in 2015, and he was always so supportive and so positive. He was debating and asking questions in the Chamber until the last, standing up for his constituency of Sheffield, Brightside … [Read more...]
My Week 29th January – 4th February
Rugby & Referendums: My Week 29th January – 4th February Out and about the constituency On Friday I attended a talk given by Derek Vaughan, our terrific Labour MEP for Wales, who gave us an update as the EU referendum approaches. Derek made a very convincing argument for … [Read more...]
National Libraries Day
NEATH MP HELPS CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARIES DAY The importance of libraries to the community was highlighted by Christina Rees MP, as she helped celebrate National Libraries Day 2016 (February 6th) Libraries play an important educational … [Read more...]
My Week: 22nd – 28th January
First time on the Frontbench: My Week: 22nd – 28th January In the Chamber On Friday the 22nd I stayed in London to try to pass through my bill to put mothers’ names on marriage certificates. Unfortunately, once again, the Tories talked out previous bills so we were unable to get to my own. The Bill will come before Parliament again on the 5th of … [Read more...]
My Week: 15th – 21st January
My Week: 15th – 21st January In the Chamber On Monday I rushed up to Westminster to take part in the debate on the Urgent Question to Anna Soubry, the Minister of State for Small Business, Industry and Enterprise over the sad news of job losses in TATA in Port Talbot which will also have a huge effect on the people of the Neath constituency. I asked her, ‘Job … [Read more...]
My Week 8th – 14th January
Back to Westminster: My Week 8th – 14th January In the Chamber On Monday I was in the Chamber as PPS to the Justice Team for Andy Slaughter’s Urgent Question to Michael Gove over the safety of prisons and training centres. Andy raised the issue of allegations of mistreatment … [Read more...]
My Week: 30th November to 6th December
Mothers' Names on Marriage Certificates My first Private Members Bill was scheduled for second reading on Friday 4th. However, true to form, the Conservatives had plenty to say on Friday morning in the chamber, and did so until the end of the session. So, it's been … [Read more...]
My Week 23rd – 29th November
Annual Bevan Lecture On Wednesday 25th, it was an honour to host the annual Bevan Lecture in Parliament, with special guest speaker, Will Hutton Hutton, the renowned economist, author of "The State We Are In" spoke to a packed room containing Members of Parliament … [Read more...]
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