Your MP Writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon Thursday, 30 June, 2022 St Mary’s Priory Church was packed to the rafters on Saturday for Chepstow Male Voice Choir’s summer concert. After a hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the choir was back to its brilliant best and performing to audiences once again. From the traditional hymns we all know and love to a more modern take on Beatles songs, the choir produced a fantastic show alongside international jazz singer... Opinions
Your MP Writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 9th June 2022 What a truly marvellous four-day UK bank holiday we enjoyed across the nation to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. From colourful pageantry to... Opinions
Your MP Writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 1st June 2022 I appreciate there are a lot of readers expecting me to address the Sue Gray report in this week’s column. But before I do, I want to mention the huge economic... Opinions
Anger over access to booster jabs for over 75s 30th May 2022 Vulnerable elderly people aged over 75 are being expected to make a 43-mile round-trip to have their Covid vaccine booster because there are no local services... Local News
MP welcomes Chancellor’s household support measures 27th May 2022 The high inflation we are experiencing now is causing acute distress - I know people are worried and they are struggling. No government can solve every problem... Westminster News
HSBC branch offers safe space for domestic abuse victims 27th May 2022 A high street bank is offering domestic abuse victims access to a “safe space” to get specialist support and advice. One in four women and one in six men will... Local News
Your MP Writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 26th May 2022 What an absolute pleasure it was to welcome Ukrainian mother Liliya Onopa and her six boys to Chepstow on Friday. Liliya’s story of the horrors she and her... Local News
Farmers warn soaring fertiliser costs could lead to food shortages 24th May 2022 Farmers have warned of higher food prices and a possible shortage unless the cost of fertiliser comes down. The Ukraine war has sent fertiliser costs soaring up... Local News
Your MP Writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 19th 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... 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