It was a privilege to celebrate St David’s Day in Wales and Westminster as we reflected on the history of our nation and consider the opportunities for change. I opened a special St David’s Day debate in the Chamber by summarising the work of the Welsh Affairs Committee since I…

This month we hosted a special meeting of four authorities with responsibility for flooding in Islwyn. I visited Crumlin with Councillor Carl Thomas following the immense damage of Storm Bert and later Pandy Park to meet Crosskeys RFC secretary Angie Prangell. Residents know better than anyone: these issues are not…

Flood risk in Islwyn – Friday 7 February In attendance: Ruth Jones, Member of Parliament for Newport West and Islwyn Rhianon Passmore, Senedd Member for Islwyn Cllr Nigel George, Caerphilly County Borough councillor for Risca East and Cabinet Member for Corporate Services, Property and Highways Cllr Carl Thomas, Caerphilly County…

Islwyn’s MP has encouraged Blackwood residents to “show their love” for Blackwood Miners’ Institute after it was confirmed the venue would remain open indefinitely. This winter, Caerphilly County Borough Council made a successful funding application to the Arts Council of Wales which meant the century-old venue could stay open beyond…

I hope everyone managed to enjoy a good break over Christmas and I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year. Before Christmas, I met up with Crumlin councillor Carl Thomas to look at issues that could be exacerbating the severity of flooding around North Road and Station…

It was good to see lots of friends at Welsh conference last month where we got to see a new generation of Labour leadership up close. First minister Eluned Morgan talked about not just embracing the future but shaping it. The country called for change this summer and we have the…