POLITICO — Postcard from Port Talbot

16 Aug 2019

Source: https://www.politico.eu/newsletter/london-playbook/politico-london-playbook-corbyns-move-postcard-from-port-talbot-wollaston-goes-yellow/ Author: Jack Blanchard POSTCARD FROM PORT TALBOT LIFE’S A BEACH: The sands at Aberavon…

Tata Steel – Dust and Emissions Complaints

29 Jul 2019

Recently, I met with Tata Steel to discuss the issues around dust and emissions following…

Hindu Chariot Festival 2019

27 Jul 2019

There was an amazing atmosphere at the annual Chariot Festival in Port Talbot. It was…

Baglan Community Fete

13 Jul 2019

I headed over to Baglan for the Baglan Community Fete. As always there was a…

Royal Navy

12 Jul 2019

I visited the Royal Navy when they were on Aberavon beach front. The Royal Navy…

Ospreys In The Community

12 Jul 2019

It was great to be out on Aberavon beach to see hundred of youngsters playing…

Briton Ferry Street Surgery 2019

06 Jul 2019

I was joined by David Rees AM and local councillors Chris James and Hugh James…

Great Get Together – Picnic in the Park

24 Jun 2019

The Great Get Together in Cwmavon was a great success. We had an amazing turnout…

Westminster Must Not Use Brexit And The End Of Wales’s EU Funding As An Opportunity To Short-Change The Poorest Parts Of The UK

18 Jun 2019

As the clock ticks down to Brexit, time is fast running out on the £680million…

1950s Women Rally

15 Jun 2019

There was a fantastic turnout for the latest 1950s Women rally held in the Princess…

NPT Hospital Fete 2019

15 Jun 2019

I was delighted to attend the 17th Annual Fete at Neath Port Talbot Hospital. There…

The Brit Wins CAMRA Award

15 Jun 2019

It was great to drop by The Brit in Cwmafan to congratulate them on wining…

First Cymru Meeting

07 Jun 2019

Along with David Rees AM, Cllr Carol Clement-Williams and Cllr Susanne Renkes, I presented First…

Statement from Stephen Kinnock MP and David Rees AM on Ford’s decision to close its Bridgend plant

06 Jun 2019

Commenting on the news that Ford has decided to shut down its operations in Bridgend…

CanDo Laundry Visit

05 Jun 2019

I paid an interesting visit to CanDo Laundry based in Sandfields. It was great to…

Sandfields Street Surgery 2019

31 May 2019

On a sunny Friday afternoon I held a street surgery knocking on doors in Sandfields.…

Cwmafan Fest 2019

25 May 2019

The end of May meant Cwmafan Fest. These was a fantastic atmosphere there with music,…

The Hideout

24 May 2019

It was great to go to The Hideout, Richard Hibbard’s new café in the Aberavon…

Bert Evans Exhibition

24 May 2019

I paid a visit to Bethan Ash’s new gallery in Neath, it’s showcasing the wonderful…

Margam Discovery Centre Visit

17 May 2019

I had a very enjoyable visit to Margam Discovery centre and was really impressed with…

Tata Steel – ThyssenKrupp Joint Venture Statement

10 May 2019

Aberavon AM David Rees  and Stephen Kinnock MP seek urgent meeting with Tata following the…