Discussing Bridgend’s Levelling Up Bid with the Secretary of State
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.
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Supporting the Down Syndrome Bill
I met with Dr Liam Fox MP to discuss the Down Syndrome Bill, which is currently making its way through Parliament.
Homes for Ukraine Scheme
I welcome the UK Government’s Homes for Ukraine Scheme, which will allow individuals, charities, community groups and businesses in the UK to bring Ukrainians to safety – including those with no family ties to the UK.
Freeports in Wales Update
I asked the First Minister for Wales to provide an update on the discussions between the Welsh and UK Governments regarding freeports.
Discussing the Kickstart Scheme with the CEO of Parkdean
It was fantastic to hear of the success of the Kickstart scheme In Bridgend and Porthcawl. The scheme has been used to provide jobs for young people in the constituency. Across Wales there are 5,000 Kickstart jobs, tackling youth unemployment in Bridgend and across the country.
The Need for an M4 Relief Road
In my Glamorgan Gazette column, I have outlined concerns that the M4 through Bridgend is at full capacity.
Meeting with Citizens Advice to Discuss Financial Support
This week, I met with Citizens Advice and Natwest to discuss their partnership to support financially vulnerable people across the United Kingdom.
Questioning the First Minister on his Refusal to Hold a Wales Specific COVID Inquiry
At this week’s sitting of the Parliamentary Welsh Affairs Committee, I questioned the First Minister, Mark Drakeford, on his refusal to hold a Wales specific COVID inquiry.
Meeting with the RNIB to Discuss New Accessible Packaging
This week, I met with the Royal National Institute of Blind People to discuss their work with major brands to develop new technology for accessible packaging.
Asking the Foreign Secretary to Strengthen the UK’s Cyber Security
I asked the Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss, if Britain will show the world that we are willing and ready to retaliate to cyber-attacks on our country.