The response to Coronavirus continues to dominate daily life here in Swansea and across Wales.  As many of you will already be aware, the Government has this week implemented new measures to try to prevent the further spread of the virus.  From now on, no one should leave their home except for shopping for the essentials, once for daily exercise (still maintaining physical distance with others), … [Read more...]

This has clearly been a very challenging week for everyone, and I know many of you are struggling with the rapid changes to our daily lives.  I hope to be able to sum up some of the most important information and advice for constituents here. As you will all know, the UK Government is asking that we take social distancing measures to slow the spread of Coronavirus.  You can read the guidance here: … [Read more...]

It was truly humbling to kick off this week by being recognised as one of the 100 most influential women in Westminster as part of the House Magazine’s inaugural Women in Westminster list. I’m proud to be part of the first ever Parliamentary Labour Party where we have a majority of women, with 51 per cent of Labour MPs now being women. It’s important to note though that while the women on this … [Read more...]

The news headlines have been troubling this week, with the continuing aftermath of flooding, the collapse of Flybe, and the developments surrounding Coronavirus being particularly concerning. I know that Coronavirus is something that many people are increasingly anxious about – and the way the situation is developing in other countries is undeniably a cause for concern. I am reassured though that … [Read more...]

With Parliament in recess last week, I got to enjoy a bit of time at home with the family, as well as meeting some of the great people doing brilliant work in our area. With my fellow Welsh Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi, I met Down to Earth who are tackling social inequality at the same time as looking at the challenges of sustainability. This is a fantastic project which works to create sustainable … [Read more...]