Chris Elmore MP

Graphic reads 'World Aids Day'.

🌍 Today is World AIDS Day — time to unite, support those living with HIV, and remember those we’ve lost.
🎗️ Over 105,000 people in the UK (around 2,800 in Wales) live with HIV.
💪 Let’s challenge stigma, celebrate resilience, and work towards a future free from HIV.

ℹ️ More info: www.worldaidsday.org

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💜November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

ℹ️ Around 30 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer every day in the UK. Pancreatic Cancer UK say that early detection can save lives.

You can find information and support at:
👉 www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk

Graphic reading 'Labour is raising the minimum wage and the living wage'.

🏠 It's clear that for many households, the cost of living crisis hasn't gone away.

✅ In today’s budget, the Chancellor announced increases to the minimum wage and the living wage to provide extra support where it’s needed most.

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Today is White Ribbon Day 🤍
White Ribbon works with men & boys to end violence against women and girls.
Take the White Ribbon Promise: never use, excuse, or stay silent about violence against women & girls.
Learn more 👇
www.whiteribbon.org.uk

Graphic reading 'Major UK Government Investment to create AI Growth Zone across South Wales'.

📢 The UK Government has announced a new AI Growth Zone putting communities like Bridgend at the heart of the AI revolution.
💼 5,000+ skilled jobs coming with Vantage Data Centers building on the former Ford site.
🤝 Investment, partnership and skilled jobs for the next generation.
🔗 shorturl.at/UmqDH

🌟 Today is Carers Rights Day.
Every day, around 12,000 people become unpaid carers for a loved one — often without realising it or knowing what support they’re entitled to.

ℹ️ This year’s theme: “Know your rights, use your rights.”

⬇️ Find info and support from Carers UK:
🔗 www.carersuk.org

🗣At Foreign Office Questions this week, I was pleased to reaffirm this Government’s commitment as a trusted partner in the global fight to eradicate Polio.

❌We will continue to strive and work for the eradication of Polio.

🎇As Halloween and Bonfire Night near, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is gearing to keep South Wales safe and reducing risks.

ℹ️ This year’s message is simple: Respect our communities, environment, and fire service staff.

More advice: www.southwales-fire.gov.uk

🌍 Today is United Nations Day!
Founded on this day in 1945, the United Nations now unites 193 countries in promoting peace, human rights & sustainable development worldwide. 🇺🇳
🌐 Learn more: www.un.org

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Today marks 59 years since the Aberfan disaster.

We remember the children, teachers and residents whose lives were lost.

Though the years have passed, they will never be forgotten.

🤝 Great to meet Kevin Francis, MD of Engineering Services (Bridgend) Ltd — the UK’s largest heavy engineering firm serving the recycling sector. With 57 skilled staff and a 40,000 sq ft 1882-built workshop lifting up to 120 tons, it’s fantastic to see such innovation in our constituency!

Graphic with text 'Our Labour Government is cracking down on COVID fraud'.

🚨Under Labour’s counter-fraud scheme, anyone who wrongly claimed pandemic support funds can voluntarily repay by year’s end.

❌Final warning letters go out soon. After December, tougher penalties kick in for those who don’t repay.

Photo of Chris Elmore MP holding a sign that reads 'Let's catch Pancreatic Cancer early'.

💜 Great to catch up with the Pancreatic Cancer UK team at #LabourConference.

Many constituents asked me to visit — so glad I did. Their compassion, dedication & vital work supporting those affected by pancreatic cancer is truly inspiring.

👉 Get involved: pancreaticcancer.org.uk

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🧠 It’s Migraine Awareness Week.

ℹ️ Migraine affects 1 in 7 people in the UK, yet stigma at work can force some to reduce hours or leave their jobs.

👉 Support and information are available from the Migraine Trust: www.migrainetrust.org

🌊 Brilliant morning at Newton Beach, Porthcawl last Friday with the Marine Conservation Society, Porthcawl Wombles, Grow & Grind Café and amazing volunteers kicking off the Great British Beach Clean! #GreatBritishBeachClean

Group of volunteers taking a short break from the footpath clearance work

Hard working volunteers busy clearing the footpath

Pencoed Trailblazers kicked off today. 17 volunteers cleared 410m of paths and collected 55kg of litter. Big thanks to @chriselmoremp.bsky.social for getting stuck in, and to Pencoed Town Council for the kit. We’re back every third Saturday — all welcome. #PencoedTrailblazers #KeepWalesTidy

📢 Proud to back the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation.

✅ Ending zero-hours contracts & fire-and-rehire
✅ Day one rights to parental, paternity & bereavement leave
✅ Stronger sick pay for 1.3m low earners

🌹 Labour stands up for working people. The Tories & Reform voted against it.

Graphic with the text 'In the first half of this year, the UK's economy grew faster than all G7 countries'.

The fastest-growing economy in the G7.

This UK Labour Government's economic plan is working to build the foundations for our long-term prosperity.

Photo of Chris Elmore MP at his desk in the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.

Honoured to be appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Excited to help strengthen international relationships in challenging times. My constituents in Bridgend & Porthcawl will always be my first priority.

Graphic with the text 'Blood Cancer Awareness Month'.

ℹ️ September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month.
🔴 Early diagnosis saves lives—know the signs & symptoms.
🔴 Support is available via Macmillan Cancer Support 👉 www.macmillan.org.uk

Graphic with text 'Read my Annual Report online at: www.chriselmore.wales'.

📢 𝐈’𝐦 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐌𝐏 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝 & 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐰𝐥. 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬, 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐬, 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞.
🌐 www.chriselmore.wales ➡ 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 ‘𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭’

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🌍📈 Want to grow your business overseas? Join the Overseas Trading Panel Event during International Trade Week.

📅 Fri 7 Nov | 📍 UK Gov Hub, Cardiff
✅ Insights from trade experts
✅ Free support for exporters
✅ Connect with officials to grow your markets

ℹ Email: DBTWales@businessnandtrade.gov.uk

Graphic with a photo of Chris Elmore MP and Jayne Kennington-Arnold, Vice President - Digital Workplace Services at CGI in Bridgend.

🤝 Great to meet the team at CGI in Waterton, Bridgend. One of our biggest local employers, CGI provides hundreds of skilled jobs while delivering services across the UK. A pleasure to hear about their growth & contribution to our Bridgend & Porthcawl economy.

💚 Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice provides vital care & support for young people with life-limiting conditions & their families across Wales.

🤝 Great to meet the team at their John St, Porthcawl shop recently—raising funds, supporting the local economy & full of brilliant bargains!

Graphic with a photo of the Prime Minister and Chancellor with text reading ' Interest rates have been cut five times in a row with Labour'.

Interest rates have now been cut five times in a row since Labour came into power.

Labour is returning stability to the UK economy.

Graphic with text reading ' Samaritans Awareness Day. Let's prevent suicide today. Because tomorrow's too late'.

📅 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 @samaritans.bsky.social 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 - 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 - 𝟐𝟒/𝟕 – 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝟐𝟒 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟕 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤

💚 If you’re struggling or just need someone to talk to, call 116 123 – it’s free and always open.

ℹ More info: www.samaritans.org

Photo of Chris Elmore MP with Pensions Minister, Torsten Bell.

📢 This Labour Government is delivering change for every generation.

Great to catch up with Pensions Minister Torsten Bell as we launch the Pensions Commission — tackling pensioner poverty, closing the gender gap & building a fairer system for all.

Graphic with text that reads: 'Promises made. Promises delivered. Inquiry to uncover truth of Orgreave'.

Promise made. Promise delivered.

This Labour government is establishing an inquiry into the violent confrontation between police and picketers at Orgreave.

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ℹ AI is central to the UK Labour Government’s digital plans.

🤝 I met with South Wales @cwunews.bsky.social reps in Westminster to discuss their "AI Awareness: Making AI Work For Workers" campaign.

🌐 Getting AI right means listening to workers and putting proper protections in place.

Chris Elmore MP with fellow Welsh MPs holding Wales flags outside Parliament in support of the Wales Women's Football team.

⚽ 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐈 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐡 𝐌𝐏𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐡𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐋𝐔𝐂𝐊 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐃 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐄𝐅𝐀 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐄𝐔𝐑𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭!

⚽ Kick-off is at 8pm. Come on, Cymru!