The UK Shared Prosperity Fund confirms the UK Government’s commitment to level up communities across Wales.
I have outlined my thoughts on why the Welsh Government must work with the UK Government to ensure that this funding is spent effectively.
I welcome the news that the UK Government have struck a £26 million deal with the Welsh Government to establish a freeport in Wales.
Today, the UK Government has launched the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Wales will be the largest beneficiary, receiving £585 million over the next three years! South West Wales itself will receive an additional £138 million from the UK Government.
This week, I met with the Secretary of State for Justice, Dominic Raab, to discuss the UK Government’s progress towards implementing a British Bill of Rights. I stressed the importance that a British Bill of Rights should seek to strengthen protections for free speech.
The new Free Trade Agreement will be hugely beneficial to Wales, with exports to Canada from Wales worth £220 million.This deal will cut red tape and simplify processes for over 300 Welsh businesses.
This week, I met with the Secretary of State for Levelling up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, to discuss Bridgend’s Levelling Up Fund bids.
I asked the First Minister for Wales to provide an update on the discussions between the Welsh and UK Governments regarding freeports.
Working as one United Kingdom is important to protect our union and to show the successes of Brexit! Welsh Labour ignored the largest democratic mandate in our country’s history and continue to show their disdain through their determination to Break up Britain.
During his speech in the House of Commons, yesterday, Dr Jamie Wallis, Member of Parliament for Bridgend, outlined his support for the UK Internal Market… Read More »Jamie backs Internal Market Bill
Earlier this week, the Member of Parliament for Bridgend, Jamie Wallis, spoke in the debate on the immigration bill, you can see more of the… Read More »Points-Based Immigration system a step closer after vote in Parliament
