Standing up for Swansea East
Carolyn Harris, MP for Swansea East, this week (28 June 2021) was elected Chair of the newly formed All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Menopause in the House of Commons – marking the first step towards securing the menopause revolution. Following her success in the Private Members Bill Ballot, Carolyn will be allocated Parliamentary time for a debate on her Bill, with the goal that it will … [Read more...]
The menopause revolution has continued this week! I spoke to ITV Sharp End about the importance of this campaign and of giving women a voice. Menopause has been a taboo subject for so long, but we have to start talking about this and take this subject seriously. I explained that I would be looking at doctors’ training, employment resources, and education in particular to see how things could be … [Read more...]
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 am thrilled beyond words that David Lloyd, my Constituency Office Manager, has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queens Birthday Honours. It’s impossible to adequately put into words what a superstar David is, or explain how many lives he has touched over so many years. But I’ll give it a go.David and his wife Cynthia founded the Second Chance organisation, and have run it for the … [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...]
