News Archive

LOCAL MP THANKED FOR SUPPORT FOR LIFESAVING CAMPAIGN

3rd April 2017

Christina Rees, MP for Neath, attended a thank you event in Parliament on Wednesday 22 March hosted by Anthony Nolan, in recognition of her support for the blood cancer charity’s successful campaign to fund a lifesaving treatment. Christina backed the ‘Defend Second Transplants’ campaign after NHS England announced last July it would no longer routinely fund second stem cell … [Read more...]

WASPI Protest – 8th March

7th March 2017

WASPI Protest - 8th March. Join Women from all over the UK as they campaign for fair transitional arrangements for women born in the 1950s affected by the changes to the State Pension Age. Over 2.6 million 1950s women affected, with no notice, no pension and no letter. For further information visit www.waspi.co.uk Twitter: @NeathWASPI Neath have a WASPI group set … [Read more...]

Tata steelworkers make difficult decision.

15th February 2017

Christina Rees MP, Labour’s Shadow Welsh Secretary, commenting on the result of the Tata Steel UK workforce ballot, said: “This has not been an easy decision for steelworkers and their families, but today’s announcement is an important step forward in securing the … [Read more...]

DOVE Workshop – International Women’s Day, 8th March

7th February 2017

DOVE Workshop will be celebrating WOMEN and SPORT. We will be screening the film "A league of their own" on Wednesday 8th March at 7pm. … [Read more...]

Soroptimist International of Neath – A Global Voice for Women

1st February 2017

A talk is being organised on March 8th, 2017 (International Women's Day) at 7.30pm in the Castle Hotel, Neath on Modern Day Slavery Entrance is free. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP to: neathsoroptimist@gmail.com … [Read more...]

Brexit and the EU (notification of withdrawal)

31st January 2017

Having campaigned for a ‘Remain’ vote, I was saddened and frustrated by the outcome. For me and for many Labour MPs the Article 50 vote now presents an agonising choice and I have thought long and hard about the right course of action. Although I am fiercely pro-EU, I am also a democrat. The Labour Party voted in favour of the European Union Referendum Act 2015, which paved … [Read more...]

Neath MP Calls for an End to Political Whinging and Support for Steelworkers and their Unions.

27th January 2017

Neath MP Christina Rees has today called upon politicians to end their interference in the current negotiations between TATA and the Unions and support them in their attempts to agree a way forward for the industry. “We all know what a difficult time steelworkers, … [Read more...]

My letter to the Minister of State for Disabled people, Health and Work

26th January 2017

Dear Minister, I am writing to you following Department of Work and Pension Oral Questions on Monday 9th January, where we discussed the introduction of body-worn cameras at health assessments, with the aim to reduce the number of inaccurate reports being produced. … [Read more...]

Gellinudd Recovery Centre – Launch Event

26th January 2017

Fantastic to see the launch of Gellinudd Recovery Centre in Pontardawe today, a unique ground breaking service in Wales providing a recovery-focused and holistic approach for people with serious mental health problems. This important and unique new venture aims to make a real difference to the … [Read more...]

Mutual Guarantee Societies – 10 Minute Rule Bill

10th January 2017

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...]