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It was incredibly moving this week to see the scenes outside Parliament as 400 freelance musicians gathered to protest at the UK Government’s lack of support for the music industry during the pandemic. Our creative industries contribute a staggering amount to the UK economy – according to a UK Government [Read more...]

We’re all getting used to the new restrictions in Neath that are in place to deal with the spike in coronavirus cases, and it’s great to see people playing their part to stop the spread of the virus. I am so pleased that Mark Drakeford has amended the rules for areas with local lockdowns, so that people of any age who live alone are allowed to visit one other household indoors … [Read more...]

Christina Rees has marked the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness month by reminding constituents of the importance of checking any symptoms with their GP. Although Coronavirus affected cancer screenings programmes in Wales earlier in the year, they recommenced in June, and the Neath MP is joining force with charity Breast Cancer Now to remind constituents of the importance … [Read more...]

Christina Rees MP is urging constituents to follow the Welsh Labour Government’s new coronavirus restrictions, brought in as a result of rising rates of infection across the country. Some restrictions remain in force, including the requirement for everyone over the age of 11 to wear a face covering in an indoor public place, unless they are exempt from doing so, and only 6 … [Read more...]

This week I wrote to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy to urge him to support the development of the Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Wales, which would be located on the Nant Helen surface mine and Onllwyn coal washery site at the head of the Dulais and Tawe Valleys. The Welsh Government project, with the support of Neath Port Talbot … [Read more...]

Christina Rees MP has met virtually with representatives from Fur Free Britain to discuss their campaign to ban the import and sale of fur in the UK. The Neath MP confirmed her support for the implementation of a ban on the use of fur in the UK fashion industry and has called on the UK Government to implement such a ban on fur at the earliest … [Read more...]

Christina Rees, MP for Neath, has written to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy to urge him to support the development of the Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Wales. The Welsh Government project, with the support of Neath Port Talbot Council and Powys County Council, is set to include the construction of a rail test track for rolling stock … [Read more...]

There has been some worrying news coming out of Caerphilly this week. With a spike in Covid-19 cases, the county has become the first in Wales to be placed under a local lockdown. Residents are now no longer able to leave the county, unless there are exceptional circumstances, different households are not able to mix indoors, and everyone over the age of 11 able to wear a face … [Read more...]

After a busy summer in the constituency, this week was the first back at Westminster. I know that since my last roundup, lots of things have changed with regards to the Coronavirus regulations, and like many of you I’ve really enjoyed meeting up with friends and family - in a socially distanced manner! - often for the first time in many months. It's your hard work and … [Read more...]

Local MP Christina Rees is encouraging all constituents who are entitled to access support and benefits to do so if they are experiencing financial difficulties as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Citizens Advice have found that around 6 million UK adults have fallen behind on at least one household bill during the pandemic, including rent, utilities, and Council Tax. … [Read more...]