Your MP Writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon Thursday, 29 July, 2021 Last November, First Minister Mark Drakeford commissioned an audit of over 200 statues, monuments, buildings and street names in Wales which were said to have connections to the slave trade and the British Empire. Those singled out included notable historical figures such as Wellington, Nelson and Churchill. A few weeks ago, the Welsh Labour Government confirmed it is openly committed to... Opinions
Your MP Writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 22nd July 2021 If we want to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 then we have to accept difficult decisions. HS2 will be costly but is also the most important economic... Opinions
Calls for Wales to follow England's river pollution laws 19th July 2021 An MP is calling on the Welsh Government to follow England and introduce new legislation to tackle river pollution. Measures to reduce sewage discharges from... Local News
Your MP Writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 15th July 2021 Since March of last year, we have accepted enormous limits on fundamental freedoms - to travel, to meet with family and friends, and to socialise or take part... Opinions
Accessible footbridge campaign for Abergavenny train station progressing well 12th July 2021 A tireless campaign to bring disabled access to Abergavenny railway station is progressing well. Designs for a new footbridge with lifts to enable those with... Local News
Your MP Writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 8th July 2021 Every couple of years, a rumour circulates suggesting the government is about to “privatise” the National Health Service. This is followed by campaigns... Opinions
Your MP Writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 1st July 2021 I can understand the anger about the actions of former Health Secretary Matt Hancock. He clearly broke social distancing guidance, which we have all been... Opinions
Villagers' petition handed to county council over speed concerns 24th June 2021 Residents of two Monmouthshire villages are calling for action to be taken against speeding drivers. A petition on behalf of the community in Shirenewton and... Local News
Your MP Writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 24th June 2021 Despite the continuation of restrictions for a few more weeks, things are certainly getting back to normal. I held another face-to-face advice surgery on Friday... Opinions
Fears over future flood risk at Llanwenarth 22nd June 2021 Questions remain over the future of a key river defence destroyed during Storm Dennis, leaving residents in Llanwenarth Citra fearful their homes are at risk of... Local News
