Your MP Writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon Thursday, 19 May, 2022 I fully acknowledge the rising cost of living crisis is having a huge impact on families. It has been caused predominantly by the Covid-19 pandemic, during which Britain’s bill for support packages to get us through topped £400bn. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has significantly exacerbated these economic stresses, with disruption to the supplies of fuel, fertiliser, grain and sunflower oil... Opinions
Your MP Writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 12th May 2022 Well done to all newly elected councillors in Wales. The overall result was a disappointing one for the Conservative Party and it has certainly been a... Opinions
Your MP Writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 3rd May 2022 In retaliation for the UK’s support of Ukraine, I have been hit with Russian sanctions. My name is on a list of 287 parliamentarians banned by the Kremlin from... Opinions
Your MP Writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 28th April 2022 For too long the political landscape of Wales has been dominated by Labour. The local council elections next Thursday (5 May) will be an opportunity for change... Opinions
Your MP Writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 21st April 2022 It would have been a bit hypocritical for me to appear at an Easter service in the Anglican Church given the comments of its leader on Sunday about the UK... Opinions
Your MP Writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 14th April 2022 The past two years have been hard on us all with disruption, change and uncertainty. Easter is a time of reflection and represents hope of a new start, a new... Opinions
Grand National charity flutter gives £250 to DEC Ukraine appeal 12th April 2022 Charities were the big winners of the Grand National after MPs from around the country joined in the action by placing charity bets. The Betting and Gaming... Local News
Harnessing up to learn about a safer energy future 8th April 2022 A rural Monmouthshire business is playing a leading role in supporting energy sectors which have been keeping Britain’s lights on throughout winter storms and... Local News
Your MP Writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 7th April 2022 Energy costs and the situation in Ukraine are easily the biggest items in my inbox at the moment. I fully recognise the terrible impact which rising energy... Opinions
Skenfrith flood defence options outlined at public meeting 4th April 2022 Residents of a Monmouthshire village have been shown plans which aim to stop their homes being flooded in the future. Skenfrith, on the banks of the River... Local News
