Your MP writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon Wednesday, 1 May, 2024 Environmental issues will rightly be high on the agenda during the forthcoming general election and many will want to know if the Labour Welsh Government has any plans to match the work being done by the UK Government in England to clean up the River Wye. New First Minister Vaughan Gething certainly needs to give some reassurances about his own commitment to the environment given he accepted a... Opinions
Residents hit out at council over "lack of interest" in safe pedestrian access 13th October 2023 Monmouthshire County Council has been accused of treating a housing estate on the outskirts of Monmouth as a "private village" by frustrated residents who feel... Local News
Your MP writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 12th October 2023 I am appalled by the despicable acts of terror on Israeli citizens. Nothing can ever justify slaughtering innocent people at a music festival and cruelly taking... Local News
Praise for Monmouthshire Rural Support Centre 11th October 2023 A one-stop hub offering wellbeing support to the rural communities of Monmouthshire has been praised for helping to tackle loneliness and isolation. The... Local News
Council asked for view on minor injury unit proposals 10th October 2023 Monmouthshire County Council has been asked for its formal view on proposals to remove overnight minor injury services at an Abergavenny hospital. David Davies... Local News
Explanation demanded for traveller consultation cost rise 9th October 2023 An MP is demanding an explanation from a Labour councillor who has accused him of being responsible for an increase in consultation costs and a firm pulling out... Local News
Your MP writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 5th October 2023 I was among the attendees at a public engagement session in Abergavenny Library on Friday to hear more about Aneurin Bevan University Health Board’s proposals... Opinions
Welsh Government lambasted for A40 50mph limit 29th September 2023 The Welsh Government has been lambasted for the “most ridiculous reason” used to justify reducing the speed limit on a stretch of the A40 dual carriageway in... Local News
Your MP writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 28th September 2023 As Secretary of State for Wales, I was privileged to attend the National Police Memorial Day service in Cardiff on Sunday. Just as we honour the service and... Local News
Grange A&E open without full planning permission shows "frightening" lack of judgement 25th September 2023 The shocking revelation that Gwent's newest hospital has been operating without full planning permission for its accident and emergency department shows a... Local News