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It was so sad to hear that Ann Clwyd had passed away. Ann lived a remarkable and inspirational life, full of passion and a relentless commitment to campaigning for equality and human rights. I will always be grateful for the many years of friendship and advice she provided, and for the lessons I learned from

The weekend of 24th/25th June saw two fantastic events being held in Aberdare, which will long be remembered. On Saturday, we had the 2024 Eisteddfod Proclamation ceremony coming to Aberdare (pictured), returning to the community which held the very first modern Eisteddfod back in 1861, ahead of next year’s RCT Eisteddfod. Then on the Sunday

Since I was first elected, I’ve campaigned for snares to be banned. They are vicious, cruel and indiscriminate, trapping domestic, farm and protected animals alike. I am pleased that a ban on both snares and glue traps will be contained in the Welsh Government’s Agriculture Bill, which will also create a new made-in-Wales system of

As a former teacher, I know just how important Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is for young people, sometimes providing the financial lifeline that enables them to stay on in school or college. The Welsh Labour Government retained EMA in Wales after the Coalition scrapped it in England, subsequent to the 2010 general election. Currently, around

One of the best parts of my job is meeting people from Cynon Valley who have gone on to achieve great things, in the face of enormous personal tragedy or having overcome significant barriers. Michelle Christopher’s daughter Chloe tragically died from sepsis, nearly ten years ago at the age of just seventeen. Since then, Michelle

Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) can be a real lifeline to eligible 16 to 18 year olds, enabling them to stay on in education or training and meet the costs of daily life. Introduced in 2004, the Welsh Government retained EMA in Wales when the Cameron-Clegg coalition scrapped it in England. However, the rate at which

Reform of the NHS to relieve pressure on our hospitals is an important priority for the Welsh Government. Across Wales, local opticians are being trained to become independent prescribers, able to diagnose and treat conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration, eliminating the need for patients to be added to hospital waiting lists and instead allowing

The Welsh Government has published its draft Budget for 2023/24, reprioritising spending to focus on supporting people, public services and businesses. An additional £165 million is being allocated to protect frontline health services and an extra £227 million will go to Welsh councils to safeguard the services they deliver, such as schools. This will also

Last month, the Health Board announced that the Minor Injuries Unit in Ysbyty Cwm Cynon would fully re-open Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. Recruitment of experienced Nurse Practitioners means the service will be safe and sustainable. It will also be able to treat children over the age of one with access once more

Several constituents have contacted me about plans to lower the default speed limit on residential roads and busy pedestrian streets to 20mph. To answer a few of the more common queries, I’ve produced this FAQ guide. Why is this being brought in? Welsh Government believes this will reduce the risk and severity of injuries as