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April newsletter

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…

Police data on dangerous dogs is inconsistent and incomplete

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,…

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

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…

March newsletter

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…

February newsletter

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…

Flooding in Islwyn – meeting notes

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…

Ruth Jones MP visits Blackwood Miners’ Institute

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…

January newsletter

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…

December newsletter

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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