This week, the Labour Party marked a sad day – the fifth anniversary of the murder of one of our colleagues, the wonderful Jo Cox. She fought hard to improve life for her constituents and her community, and her dedication and care is something I shall always remember. This week I’ve been thinking of her and her family. On Wednesday of this week I introduced my Private Members Bill in the House of … [Read more...]

I was pleased to speak in a debate this week on the issue of violence against retail workers. I am an ardent supporter of USDAW’s Freedom From Fear campaign and 2020 was a year like no other. As the pandemic took hold, we realised what services and occupations we relied on most. Our shop workers are vital frontline key workers and for too long, they have been undervalued. The pandemic exacerbated … [Read more...]

Swansea East MP Carolyn Harris led a debate in Parliament yesterday (9 June) on the importance of supporting women experiencing the menopause and improving awareness of symptoms. On World Menopause Day in 2018, Carolyn called on the UK Government in the House of Commons to make a commitment to make a difference to the lives of women experiencing the menopause by improving public education, … [Read more...]

Local MPs Carolyn Harris (Swansea East) and Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) joined DVLA employees and PCS Union representatives at a demonstration at the Department for Transport offices in Westminster today (9 June). Safeguarding of staff at DVLA sites in Morriston and Llansamlet has been an ongoing problem since the start of the pandemic in Spring 2020.  Issues have included management’s reluctance … [Read more...]