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Responding to the Police Grant settlement announced today, South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Alun Michael said: I welcome that the settlement announced today...

  Responding to the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement published today, Lord Porter, Chairman of the Local Government Association, said: “The recent Budget showed the Government...

Joyce demands action on over 3,300 unrecorded crimes in Dyfed-Powys each year “Get a grip” warning to Dyfed Powys police leadership: “Stop letting down...

AM SETS OUT 32 POINT PLAN FOR LOCAL ECONOMY The economy of the Llanelli constituency can get better, but only if people are bold and...

Wales needs a Chief Digital Officer and a Minister for Digital with authority right across the public services, a Digital Strategy that ensures problems...

Local politicians Nia Griffith MP and Lee Waters AM have welcomed the news that new investment in Calsonic Kansei, backed by the Welsh Government...

Michael Gove today announced a strengthening of the law and new money to ensure the whole of the UK’s fishing industry prospers as we...

On Tuesday 11th December the House of Lords Select Committee on the Rural Economy will question Lord Henley, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department...

Nia Griffith MP and Lee Waters AM joined Llanelli’s mayor and councillors in the town centre on Small Business Saturday (1st December) to encourage residents...

The Christmas lights on County Hall turned red on Saturday for World AIDS Day, which takes place on 1st December every year to raise...

Key figures from tech and video games industries write to Prime Minister to say her Brexit deal will cause crippling uncertainty and drain UK...

Marc Tierney, Labour’s Parliamentary Candidate for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, has pledged his support for local small enterprises in advance of Small Business...

Llanelli MP pushing for justice for HSBC pensioners Llanelli’s MP Nia Griffith is campaigning for justice for HSBC employees whose pensions have been reduced by...

Question of the week - Opinions on Brexit What do you think of the current Brexit deal? Should the MPs back it? Finally, what would...

Plaid call for ambulance time target for stroke patients following NHS Amber Review Responding to the Findings of the Independent Accelerated Programme for Amber Review,...

The Welsh Government’s First Minister has described the project to restore Llanelli Railway Goods Shed for community use as an exciting plan for the...

County lines and organised crime: What is the impact on the rural economy? Lords to hear evidence Over two evidence sessions on Tuesday the 27th...

Nia Griffith MP joined Variety ambassador and Strictly Come Dancing winner Joe McFadden and Miles Baron, Chief Executive of The Bingo Association, at an...

Bill Oddie backs Ben Lake MP’s call for urgent ban on trophy hunting imports New figures released this week show that nearly 400 hunting trophies...

Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price writes to First Minister Carwyn Jones urging Welsh Government to take a clear position on Brexit ahead of Assembly...

Lee Waters AM - Schaeffler commitment from Welsh Government Lee Waters AM has welcomed the First Minister for Wales announcement that of a taskforce with...

Councillor meeting with Transport For Wales in call for further improvements... "This Friday, I will be meeting with representatives from the new rail franchise for...

NEWS UPDATE Schaeffler workforce reps discuss way forward with Llanelli MP and AM Nia Griffith MP and Lee Waters AM met last Friday (the 16th of...

Lords to quiz internet providers on poor connectivity in rural areas 1.1 million rural premises still do not have access to decent broadband and 82...

Quality Jobs and fighting poverty is central to Eluned’s vision for the future of Wales Eluned Morgan one of the three contenders to become the...

“Grand” plan to support Wales’ young self-employed superheroes A £1,000 booster payment to help kick start enterprises for bright young unemployed people with a sound...

 The House of Lords EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee today launches a new inquiry into the implementation of the EU landing obligation which aims...

Plaid Cymru calls for Clean Air Bill for Wales   Poor air quality causing 2,000 premature deaths in Wales has prompted Plaid AMs to put forward...

Llanelli MP & AM campaign for shopworker safety   Nia Griffith MP and Lee Waters AM joined members of the retail union Usdaw at the Llanelli...

My Travel Pass to double eligibility Local Assembly Member Lee Waters has welcomed the extension of the MyTravelPass discounted bus travel scheme for younger people...

Welsh Labour Demand Answers Over Llanelli Wellness Village! Welsh Labour Councillors are demanding answers over the £200m Wellness Village in Llanelli, claiming that serious questions...

Local representatives gloomy after factory meeting The fate of Llanelli’s Schaeffler plant in Bynea seems to have been decided, Llanelli’s local Labour representatives concluded after...

Rhun ap Iorwerth pressures Drakeford with call to “cut Councils some slack” Rhun ap Iorwerth today met with Welsh Government’s Finance Minister Mark Drakeford over...

Helen Mary Jones AM takes part in Poppy Ride The Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Ride in the Senedd took place ahead of Remembrance Sunday. Helen...

Llanelli MP and AM urge action to save jobs at Schaeffler plant Nia Griffith MP and Lee Waters AM have urged Ministers in the UK...

Responding to the announcement that Automotive supplier Schaeffler will close its Llanelli site due to the ‘uncertainty of Brexit', Plaid Cymru AM for Mid...

POLITICAL UPDATE Plaid call for ambulance time target for stroke patients, following NHS Amber Review Responding to the Findings of the Independent Accelerated Programme for Amber...

Baronesses for a day: Girlguiding Members shadow women peers at the House of Lords To mark the 60th anniversary of the first woman to take her...

What impact is the shortage of affordable rural housing having on the rural economy? Lords to hear evidence On Tuesday 6 November the House of...

Never Again I am writing this after the killing of 11 Jewish worshippers and the wounding of 6 at the Tree of Life Synagogue in...

Plaid’s parliamentary leader gives support to campaign for compassionate politics Liz Saville Roberts, MP for Dwyfor Meirionnydd and Plaid Cymru’s Westminster leader, has pledged her...

PEMBROKESHIRE FOR EUROPE JOINS PEOPLE'S MARCH IN LONDON 24 Pembrokeshire for Europe supporters took a coach to London on Saturday the 20th of October to...

How does tourism support the rural economy? Lords to hear evidence The Government has estimated that in 2016 tourism in ‘predominantly rural areas’ was worth £11.5 billion...

GMB SLAMS NEWPORT COUNCIL’S OUTSOURCING OF EXTRA CARE According to the trade union, the decision will put profit before people in the service that helps...

SENEDD TO DEBATE LANDMARK UN CLIMATE CHANGE REPORT Assembly Members today (October 26) will debate the landmark climate change report published by the UN following...

PLAID REQUEST ‘URGENT’ GOVERNMENT BUDGET MEETING! Plaid Cymru have requested an urgent meeting with the Welsh Government’s Finance Minister Mark Drakeford over ‘serious concerns’ about...

Brexit could significantly compromise UK’s ability to manage threats from animal and plant diseases, Lords Committee finds The UK could lose access to vital EU...

Immediate new actions to boost living standards and an incessant assault on poverty are promised by Eluned Morgan if she wins the Labour Party Wales...

UK Government must publish all documentation relating to Universal Credit says Progressive Catholic Church UK Metropolitan. The Rt Reverend Dr. Cleminson is calling upon Esther...

Is the government paying attention to the needs of rural areas? Lords to ask local councils and Local Enterprise Partnerships Over two evidence sessions on Tuesday...