May newsletter

16 May 2025

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…

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Job Opportunity: Communications Officer

13 May 2025

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…

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Ruth Jones MP welcomes crackdown on illegal off-road biking

24 Apr 2025

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.…

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April newsletter

17 Apr 2025

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…

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Police data on dangerous dogs is inconsistent and incomplete

08 Apr 2025

Police understanding of the dangerous dogs issue is inconsistent and incomplete. Freedom of Information requests submitted to the police in Wales suggest dog control incidents have become increasingly common in recent years.  But the data is inconsistent, with different recording methods across forces.   The data also begins in different years,…

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The fur trade is not just an animal welfare issue – it’s a risk to public health

24 Mar 2025

If you could propose a law in Parliament, what would it be? In recent months, the Government has introduced laws to bolster workers’ rights, punish polluting water companies and protect our high streets from antisocial behaviour. Recently, I supported the Crime and Policing Bill, which includes a swathe of measures…

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March newsletter

17 Mar 2025

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…

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February newsletter

17 Feb 2025

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…

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Flooding in Islwyn – meeting notes

14 Feb 2025

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…

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Ruth Jones MP visits Blackwood Miners’ Institute

27 Jan 2025

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…

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January newsletter

10 Jan 2025

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…

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December newsletter

13 Dec 2024

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…

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November newsletter

07 Nov 2024

Last month we had the first Budget from a UK Labour government in 14 years – and the first-ever from a woman Chancellor. Wales has waited a long time for a Budget which delivers for communities like ours in Newport West and Islwyn and finally we got one. Working people…

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Ruth Jones MP invites everyone to get involved in UK Parliament Week

06 Nov 2024

Ruth Jones MP is inviting everyone in Newport West and Islwyn to get involved in UK Parliament Week (UKPW), an annual event spreading the word about what Parliament is, what it does and how you can get involved. It’s a great way to find out new things about UK Parliament…

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October newsletter

11 Oct 2024

It has been another busy month in the constituency and Westminster – and our first Labour conference in government since 2009. The message in Liverpool was clear: change has now begun. We have started to fix the Tories’ mess and lay the foundations for national renewal. In our first 100…

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September newsletter

13 Sep 2024

Next week will be the first UK Labour conference as the party of government since 2009. I will be in Liverpool to connect with colleagues from across the country and chart a positive path for our decade of national renewal. The mandate for change is clear and that begins with…

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Ruth Jones MP wins animal welfare award in Parliament

04 Sep 2024

ANIMAL companion charity FOUR PAWS has presented Ruth Jones with a prestigious award in recognition of her “unwavering commitments” to animal welfare issues in Parliament. Before the general election in July, Mrs Jones served as the Labour Party’s shadow minister for animal welfare, working alongside campaign groups to raise the…

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Cwmcarn Forest Drive ‘safe’ says Ruth Jones MP after visit

13 Aug 2024

The future of Cwmcarn Forest Drive is “safe”, the MP for Newport West and Islwyn has said. The Forest opened in 1972 following the demolition of Cwmcarn colliery and has proven a popular destination for local families and thrill-seekers from across the UK. Just weeks after being elected as the…

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Ruth Jones MP wins celebrity support in hunting trophies campaign

29 Jul 2024

Ruth Jones has been bolstered by celebrity support in the campaign to ban hunting trophies from being imported to the UK. Just two weeks after being sworn in as the first ever MP for Newport West and Islwyn, Mrs Jones hosted an event in Parliament with cross-party backing and appearances…

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Ruth Jones MP reacts to government’s priorities after King’s Speech

22 Jul 2024

PUPILS in Newport West and Islwyn are having to leave the classroom early to vape, MP Ruth Jones has said. Mrs Jones made the revelation in a parliamentary debate following the King’s Speech. King Charles outlined the new government’s priorities, which include setting up a new publicly owned energy company…

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May newsletter

09 May 2024

I would like to congratulate my Labour colleagues across England and Wales after a brilliant set of results in both the Police and Crime Commissioner and local elections. We saw Jane Mudd elected as the first woman Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent and I know she will work hard…

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