Your MP writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 Back in 2017, I started raising concerns about the way in which ideology was trumping common sense when it came to issues around people identifying as transgender. I suggested it was wrong to allow biological males with male bodies to register themselves as female and have full right of access to areas where women expect privacy – including women’s hospital wards, women’s changing rooms and women... Opinions
Growth of medical device specialists IQ Endoscopes commended 2nd April 2024 A specialist Chepstow-based medical device manufacturer has been commended for the clear progress it is making on its ambitious growth journey and the value it... Local News
Breaking the stigma of prostate cancer with farmers 28th March 2024 Farmers are being urged to get tested and break down the stigma surrounding prostate cancer. Monmouthshire Livestock Centre hosted an awareness session from... Local News
Your MP writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 27th March 2024 It is not often a parking policy ends up immortalised in satirical hip hop. But this honour was bestowed upon Cwmbran by local group Goldie Lookin Chain, who... Opinions
Transparency calls over council's milk product procurement 25th March 2024 An MP is calling for more transparency in Monmouthshire County Council’s milk product procurement after a local dairy’s long-term contract was cancelled in... Local News
Reduced leisure centre opening hours "wrong decision" 22nd March 2024 Closing leisure centres early as part of a cost-cutting drive is the “wrong decision” and will negatively impact people’s health, an MP has warned... Local News
Your MP writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 20th March 2024 Hot on the heels of Barclays and HBSC closing their Abergavenny branches, the town has been dealt yet another blow with the news that Halifax is also shutting... Local News
Construction underway on accessible footbridge at Abergavenny station 18th March 2024 Construction is underway at Abergavenny and five other stations on the Wales and Borders route as Network Rail works to make them fully accessible for the first... Local News
Labour Minister refuses to listen to Welsh farmers' concerns 14th March 2024 A Labour Minister has been sharply criticised for refusing to attend a crucial meeting to hear farmers’ concerns with the Welsh Government’s proposal to force... Assembly News
Your MP writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 13th March 2024 The UK Conservative Government is focused on taking the long-term decisions to strengthen Wales. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered a Budget that puts more... Opinions