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Christina Rees, MP for Neath, is calling for children to enter the Heroes Stamp Design competition, the theme of which is heroes of the Covid-19 pandemic. A special panel of judges will select eight winning designs created by children, which will be sent to Her Majesty the Queen, and then printed and issued. The winning designs will be on a set of special stamps released in … [Read more...]

Christina Rees, MP for Neath, urges constituents to ensure they know how to protect themselves from online scams. With people needing to spend more time online during the pandemic, scammers have had new and increased opportunities to try and take advantage of our reliance on the internet. Citizens Advice recently shared their top tips for protecting yourself against scams … [Read more...]

This week, we marked one year since the announcement of the first UK lockdown due to Covid. A minute’s silence was held in the House of Commons to mark the day and to remember all those who we have lost and those who have been left bereaved since the pandemic began. It was a chance to reflect on the struggles and challenges of the last year, but also to champion the heroes and … [Read more...]

Please find below a link to Swansea Bay University Health Board’s latest edition of their Stakeholder Update Newsletter on the Covid-19 vaccination programme. SBUHB Newsletter9 … [Read more...]

Christina Rees MP has welcomed news that the Welsh Labour Government, working in partnership with Neath Port Talbot and Powys Councils, have confirmed a £50 million capital funding loan to be made available for the Global Centre of Rail Excellence. The Centre will be located on the site of Nant Helen open cast mine and coal washery in Onllwyn. The formal planning … [Read more...]

On 23 March 2021, it will be one year since the announcement of the first UK-wide lockdown to stop the spread of Covid-19.  Christina Rees, MP for Neath, shows her support for the 23 March campaign, to acknowledge this significant date, champion the heroes who have worked on the frontline throughout the pandemic, and ensure the community spirit found within the crisis … [Read more...]

This week the Welsh Labour Government have announced a £500 bonus for all NHS and social care staff in Wales in recognition of their enormous effort over the past year in looking after the sick and vulnerable, keeping our health and care sector going, and vaccinating tens of thousands of people. We are so proud of our very own heroes in scrubs and PPE, and I am delighted we … [Read more...]

Please find below a link to Swansea Bay University Health Board’s latest edition of their Stakeholder Update Newsletter on the Covid-19 vaccination programme. SBUHB Newsletter8 … [Read more...]

As a Labour and Co-operative Party MP, on Saturday 6th March, I attended the Wales Co-operative Party Council AGM. Swansea Cllr Sam Pritchard has done an excellent job in the chair for the past three years, but he decided to step aside, allowing Jackie Jones, former Labour MEP for Wales, and present Senedd Candidate for Preseli Pembrokeshire to become the chair. Swansea Cllr … [Read more...]

Christina Rees, MP for Neath, is highlighting the importance of 'No More' Week, an international campaign to raise awareness of domestic abuse.  The 'UK Says No More' charity has collaborated with Boots UK, Superdrug pharmacies, Morrissons pharmacies and independent pharmacies across the UK to provide Safe Spaces in their consultation rooms for people experiencing domestic … [Read more...]