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It’s time to enable small businesses to work together to get a better deal from banks. Small and medium-sized businesses are the cornerstone of the UK economy. Enabling them to support one another via mutual guarantee societies will ensure we all benefit from the jobs and investment they … [Read more...]

  The Ministry of Justice consultation on soft tissue injury claims closes today. The consultation was open for a mere seven weeks and spanned the Christmas period, giving interested parties little time to digest and respond to its implications. Labour opposes these proposals which … [Read more...]

Women Against State Pension Inequalities (WASPI) - NEATH. I am in the process of setting up a WASPI group in neath. The 1995 Conservative Government’s Pension Act included plans to increase women’s SPA (State Pension Age) to 65, the same as men’s. WASPI agrees with equalisation, but does … [Read more...]

The uncertainties of leaving the European Union are hazardous and wide ranging. Structural funding, environmental protections and workers’ rights, trade with the EU and the impact on the economy and growth are all areas of concern for the businesses and people of Wales. The lack of clarity is both … [Read more...]

Over 29,000 households in Neath could save hundreds of pounds on energy I recently attended an event in parliament to learn more about initiatives that offer help to those struggling with their energy bills. I was surprised to hear 85% of households in … [Read more...]

  With winter on the way, I urge constituents to ensure they are taking advantage of free help and support with energy bills. It’s really important to be prepared for winter. I want everyone in my constituency to understand what help is available for them, and for their … [Read more...]

The welfare state has been the jewel in the crown of British politics for over 70 years. The concept was brought to life by a number of Liberal reforms during the first two decades of the 20th century and has been improved upon and matured by successive Labour … [Read more...]

“I am pleased to be returning to the Shadow Justice Team as Minister for Courts and Legal Aid, and I am looking forward to building on the work that I have been involved with since my original appointment in January. I was honored to have been involved in the Bach Commission on access to justice, and am looking forward to the launch of the interim report later this month. … [Read more...]

Unite Wales has written to all its members at the Ford Bridgend engine plant. In the letter which members will receive by post and e-mail today, Unite sets out in detail its concerns over the future of the plant and the key questions that Ford must answer. Following the dramatic cut in investment for the Dragon engine product it is Unites view that without new investment and … [Read more...]

Don’t Stop at 999: I attended British Red Cross parliamentary event to help people save lives

• MPs from across the UK attended a British Red Cross event in Westminster on Tuesday 6 September 2016
• New research reveals up to 59% of deaths from injury could potentially be prevented if public knew first aid: people call 999 then do nothing
• The … [Read more...]