Carolyn Harris MP for Swansea East
Standing up for Swansea East
Today, The Department for Culture, Media and Sport announced that the Prime Minister is awarding Linda Magistris, CEO and Founder of The Good Grief Trust, a Points of Light award in honour of her work establishing The Good Grief Trust. The Prime Minister's daily Points of Light award recognises outstanding individual volunteers - people who are making positive changes in their communities. The … [Read more...]
My constituency office will be closed on August Bank Holiday and on Tuesday 28th August for staff training. The office will be open as usual on Wednesday 29th August. … [Read more...]
Carolyn Harris, MP for Swansea East, today met up with former Strictly Come Dancing Head Judge, Len Goodman, 73, to talk about a campaign he is fronting for Santander to address the issue of scams targeted at the over 60s. Earlier this year, Len became the first graduate of Santander’s SAS (Scam Avoidance School), a free class offered all over the UK to help people avoid being taken in by … [Read more...]
Silent killer: New report highlights the need for better protection in the fight against dangerous electrical goods More can be done to protect consumers from the lethal dangers of electricity with recommendations highlighting the need for urgent action to prevent deaths across the country in a new report launched today. The Home Electrical Safety All Party Parliamentary Group, of which … [Read more...]
Carolyn Harris MP has joined Smart Energy GB, the voice of the smart meter roll-out, to learn more about the benefits smart meters are bringing to the 10,147 households in Swansea East who have one installed. After finding out about how smart meters can help manage home energy bills more effectively and reduce energy waste, Carolyn Harris MP is encouraging her constituents to contact their … [Read more...]
Both the Welsh Government and the Scottish Government have recognised the serious issue of period poverty and have taken steps to tackle it. Why has the UK Government left it to charitable organisations and individuals to fill in the gap elsewhere? … [Read more...]
FOBT APPG calls for immediate implementation of £2 stake as the campaign marks 600 days since the Government’s call for evidence. Today (20 June) marks 604 days since the Government launched its call for evidence on the maximum stake on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals. Since that time, over £3 billion pounds have been lost on these machines, mostly by those least able to afford it, as shown on the … [Read more...]
New investigation by Electrical Safety First uncovers dangerous electrical goods for sale on e-commerce sites Some of the most popular e-commerce sites are being misused by ruthless sellers as a platform to exploit online shoppers in Wales, exposing them to thousands of counterfeit, substandard and suspected recalled electrical goods. Consumer protection charity, Electrical Safety First, … [Read more...]
My constituency office is closed today for the bank holiday and tomorrow for staff training. If you need to get in touch you can still email me on Carolyn.Harris.MP@parliament.uk Hope everyone has a lovely bank holiday and makes the most of the sun ☀ … [Read more...]
