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Labour’s plan to address the Tory cost of living crisis

Keir Starmer has said that Labour “wouldn’t let people pay a penny more” on their winter fuel bills as he unveiled the party’s plan to address the Tory cost of living crisis. The Labour leader said that the party’s plan to stop bills rising this winter would save the typical…

My August 2022 monthly report

As summer draws to a close, I’m pleased to share with you my latest monthly report. You can read it in full here.

Help with home energy costs

The cost of living crisis is hitting those living in Newport East hard and I know that after today’s announcement around the price cap many families and individuals will be feeling especially anxious. To help, my team and I have put together some information, which I hope will be useful.…

2022 Business Survey

If you’re a business in Newport East, John Griffiths MS and I want to hear from you. We’d love if you could take a few minutes out of your day to tell us how things are going for you right now. All responses will be treated confidentially, but your input…

My report back to constituents – July 2022

If you’d like to find out more about the work I’ve been doing both here in the constituency and in Westminster, you can click here to read my July report. From enjoying Maindee Festival’s party in Jubilee Park to responding to the summer Adjournment Debate in Parliament on behalf of…

We need a green steel deal!

Extending safeguards on steel is of course welcome news here in Newport East, but the government needs to go further – much further – to make the UK the best place in the world to make steel. It’s time they worked with BEIS and partners to bring forward a green…

12,000 British and Afghan nationals left languishing in bridging hotels

August 15th will mark one year since the capital of Afghanistan, Kabul, was captured by the Taliban. At the time, the UK Government promised help and support for Afghans who worked with and supported UK Services personnel, and their families. Constituents in Newport East have been in touch regarding problems…

Fan-led Football and Fair Game

Fair Game‘s sustainability index proposal is a great initiative to reward responsible football clubs that engage with their communities – like supporter-owned Newport County AFC I raised this with the DCMS Sec this morning. Watch the full video for her answer.

Consideration for fuel costs for care workers

In the last few weeks, I have met with a care company whose carers are from, and serve Newport East. They wanted to talk about how many care workers are struggling with the impact of the cost-of-living crisis – particularly the price of fuel, which they have to use to…

Responding to the Queen’s Speech

Yesterday, The Prince of Wales delivered The Queen’s Speech to MPs and Peers in the House of Lords. Ahead of it, I was hopeful that we would see more support for struggling families, a proper commitment to levelling up rail in Wales – particularly in Newport East, some more solid…