Christina Rees

Member of Parliament for the Neath constituency

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Christina Rees MP welcomes phased move to alert level one in Wales

Christina Rees, MP for Neath, has welcomed the news confirmed by the First Minister that Wales will begin a phased move to alert level one from Monday. This means up to 30 people will be able to meet outdoors and large organised outdoor activities will be able to take place, such as music events and sporting activities.  Additionally, from Monday the size of extended households … [Read more...]

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On Monday morning I attended a briefing for parliamentarians, advisers, and officials about the UK Government’s efforts to address Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), the UK’s G7 priorities on the issue, and the urgent need for coordinated action to tackle the threat AMR poses to life saving treatments in the wider global healthcare system. The event was chaired by the UK … [Read more...]

Christina Rees, MP for Neath, deeply concerned that the UK Tory Government has not supported calls for a minimum global corporation tax rate

Christina Rees, MP for Neath, has shared her deep concern that the UK Government has denied support for a global corporation tax, in a vote on Monday. The Labour Party tabled an amendment to the Finance Bill, to secure support for a minimum global corporation tax rate of 15%. Christina Rees voted in favour of the amendment, which was voted down by the Conservative UK … [Read more...]

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This week saw an unusually high number of All-Party Parliamentary Group meetings. I attended the AGM of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for MS and was honoured to be elected vice-chair. The theme of the discussion in the meeting was “let’s make it work: supporting people with MS to find work.” In 2016 we produced a report on supporting people with MS in the workplace, and … [Read more...]

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On Monday, as vice-chair of the APPG on Cancer, I met with Rebekka Smiddy from McMillan Cancer Support to listen to their plans to support our APPG. McMillan Cancer’s wonderful message is: “We will move mountains to help people with cancer to live life as fully as they can. We’ll do whatever it takes”. Tuesday was taken up with the State Opening of Parliament and the Queen’s … [Read more...]

Christina Rees MP condemns UK Government’s Voter ID plans as millions of citizens are at risk of not being able to vote

Christina Rees, MP for Neath, has condemned the UK Government’s plans, announced in the Queen’s Speech, to introduce Voter ID as a mandatory requirement for citizens to vote in general elections. these plans will prevent the 3.5 million citizens who do not have any form of photo ID from taking part in the democratic process, particularly the elderly, those on low income and … [Read more...]

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This week we marked Earth Day - a chance to think about the damage that we are doing to our environment and the ways in which we can change our behaviour to make a difference. This year’s focus was on natural processes, emerging green technologies, and innovative thinking that can restore the world’s ecosystems. We all need a healthy Earth to support our jobs, livelihoods, … [Read more...]

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As vice-chair of the APPG Gaps in Support, I attended a zoom meeting entitled “Support for Ltd. Company Directors - Where do we go from here”. We heard from representatives of the #ForgottenLtd campaign strategy team to discuss next steps post budget as the UK economy unlocks and the UK vaccine roll-out continues. ForgottenLtd exists to raise awareness of the lack of support … [Read more...]

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