Christina Rees

Member of Parliament for the Neath constituency

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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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On Monday in Parliament, MPs from across the House came together to pay tribute to the life and achievements of the Duke of Edinburgh. I offer my sympathies to the Queen, who has lost her husband of 73 years, and the person she has described as her “strength and stay” during her long reign. The Duke of Edinburgh Awards, which he founded in the 1950s, were commended by many MPs … [Read more...]

Christina Rees MP encourages constituents to take part in the ‘30 Day Challenge’ during Stress Awareness Month

Stress Awareness Month has taken place every April since 1992 in an effort to highlight both the causes and cures for the modern stress epidemic. Christina Rees, MP for Neath, is urging constituents who are struggling to cope with stress to take part in the Stress Management Society’s ‘30 Day Challenge’, which encourages people to pick one action each for your physical, mental … [Read more...]

Christina Rees MP urges children in Neath to enter the Royal Mail Heroes Stamp Design competition 

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 urges constituents to be vigilant against online scams during the pandemic

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...]

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