Today the UK Government’s Employment Minister came to Blackwood Miners’ Institute for a roundtable discussion on welfare support. The Government is inviting feedback on its proposals to “Get Britain Working”, which include strengthening workers’ rights and overhauling Jobcentres, with a public consultation that runs until 30 June.   The Department for…

This week I delivered a petition of more than 1 million signatures to the Prime Minister calling for a Fur Free Britain. It has been two decades since a Labour Government banned fur farming on moral grounds, but we still allow the same products to be imported from fur farms…

Eden Gate I am proud to take on the role of patron for Newport charity Eden Gate. For the past two years, Eden Gate has delivered an award-winning programme giving guests the tools and confidence they need for accessing healthcare and independent living, guided by the principle of “homeless not…

I am looking for an experienced Communications Officer to join our constituency office. Location: Newbridge, South Wales. Hours: full-time or part-time. Salary: £24,468 to £36,864 (IPSA pay scales). Starting salary dependent on relevant experience. Responsibilities will include: Monitor social media channels, respond appropriately to posts and comments, identify issues that…

A new law could help Gwent Police tackle antisocial behaviour in natural beauty spots like Nant Gwyddon, the local MP has said. The Crime and Policing Bill, introduced to Parliament by the Labour Government, is expected to become law after being backed by a majority of MPs on 10 March.…

On the sixth anniversary of my first election to Parliament, I had the honour of opening our beautiful new constituency office in Newbridge. Cutting the red ribbon besides me were Don Touhig and Sam Flynn, representing both parts of the constituency, each having played an historic part in the Labour…