News Archive

It's been another busy week.  On Monday, I attended the AGM of the APPG for Industrial Heritage. My friend and colleague Nick Thomas Symonds MP for Torfaen, who has chaired the group for many years, stood down as chair and was succeeded by Stephanie Peacock MP for Barnsley East. I’m proud to continue as an officer of the group. The importance of industrial heritage is vital and … [Read more...]

Christina Rees, MP for Neath, is encouraging constituents to shop local this Christmas and to support small businesses as we approach Small Business Saturday on 5 December. Small Business Saturday is an annual celebration of small businesses where they can publicise their products and services and work with mentors to build their businesses. This year small businesses … [Read more...]

Christina Rees, MP for Neath, is encouraging constituents to put safety first when doing their Christmas shopping during Electrical Safety Week Wales. With the Covid-19 pandemic prompting changes to shopping habits this Christmas, 57 percent of Welsh people are planning to purchase Christmas gifts online. But online marketplaces are not bound by the same laws as … [Read more...]

This week brought us the Chancellor’s Spending Review and it was disappointing in its lack of funding for Wales. The UK Government have repeatedly promised that Wales would not be worse off outside the EU, but the Shared Prosperity Fund investment falls far short of what we would have received from the EU Structural and Investment Funds and will have serious implications for … [Read more...]

I want to send my huge congratulations to staff and students at Ysgol Hendrefelin this week for their accreditation with the prestigious British Council’s International School Award. This award recognises the incredible and innovative work of schools across the UK to connect their pupils to the world through modern languages, classroom exchanges, and connections with young … [Read more...]

Christina Rees, MP for Neath, has expressed her support for this year’s Anti-Bullying Week campaign, “United Against Bullying”. The Anti-Bullying Alliance are a coalition of organisations and individuals who work together to stop bullying and create safer environments in which young people and children can grow up and develop in safety and happiness. Christina Rees MP … [Read more...]

With the economic impacts of coronavirus continuing to bite, I know that businesses and employees are struggling here in Neath and across the country. This week the Office for National Statistics reported on the rising unemployment rate, with 16-24-year-olds particularly affected, and a rise in the unemployment rate in Wales of 3.8%. This week it’s Talk Money Week and it’s … [Read more...]

Christina Rees MP is encouraging constituents to discuss money concerns or tips with friends and family during Talk Money Week, especially given the unprecedented and challenging financial circumstances that we find ourselves in with the coronavirus pandemic. Talk Money Week runs between 9-13 November this year and aims at … [Read more...]

The firebreak lockdown is due to end on 9 November and new rules will come into force. Two-household bubbles can be formed, 15 people can meet indoors for organised activities, and 30 people can meet outdoors for organised activities. Non-essential businesses will be able to reopen and there will be no travel restrictions within Wales. People are still asked to work from home … [Read more...]