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The government needs to step up to save Post Offices

Many constituents from Caldicot have been in touch with me regarding the closure of the Post Office that’s located in the McColl’s branch in the town centre. Post Offices provide a valuable service to so many in our communities – particularly those who rely on in-person banking services. Last week,…

On the side of Newport’s Nexperia workers

Last week, the UK Government announced that they were retrospectively blocking Nexperia’s takeover of what was the WaferFab semi-conductor manufacturing site in Newport. The decision has, understandably, left the more than 500 highly-skilled employees at the site worried about their livelihoods. They’re now facing an uncertain future with just weeks…

In an unstable world, the UK needs to be making and using more of our own steel

In yesterday’s opposition debate on manufacturing, I challenged the government to prove that the PM’s answer to me about steel last week was more than just warm words. Hear my speech in full below.

My September Report

It’s highly unlikely we’ll see a month like September ever again. From Newport’s first Pride event, to the return of Parliament, a new Prime Minister, the passing of Her Majesty and Labour conference, it’s been a varied month, that’s for sure. Click here for my monthly report here and read…

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…