Gerald Jones MP

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🕯️ Covid Reflection Day reminds us to pause, remember those we lost, and honour the strength and kindness that carried our communities through.

Thinking of everyone affected today in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare, and across the world 💛

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Here's three things that Labour's Plan for Change has delivered in Wales this week 👇

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Today marks four years since Russia launched its full‑scale invasion of Ukraine.

The courage and determination of the Ukrainian people remains an inspiration to us all, and this Labour government continues to stand with them.

Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

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New Government action will make sure every platform plays by the rules when it comes to children’s safety online.

No free passes. No excuses. Read more ⤵

www.gov.uk/government/n...

The battle for Britain in the years ahead is between a modern, diverse Britain led by Labour or a dark, divisive Britain under Reform.

All of us in the Labour Party must get behind the Prime Minister, rise to the challenge and deliver a richer, fairer and stronger future.

Here’s what our two Labour Governments delivered for Wales this week 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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This is another disappointment for the town centre.

We’ll be writing to Santander, but there are other building societies and banks in the town, and we encourage people to support companies who support our communities.

www.currentaccountswitch.co.uk

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Today we remember the six million Jews, and all victims of the Holocaust and genocides around the world. May their memory guide us as we continue to challenge hatred.

We will remember them.

⛽️ The petrol pump rip-off continues in Merthyr Tydfil.

I’m meeting Asda bosses in Parliament next week to discuss this, and I’ll keep you updated.

This is the difference a UK Labour Government makes 👇

I spoke to @bethrigby.bsky.social in Manchester recently about how the cost of living is the most important issue for my residents. Tackling it is what we need to all focus on.

Full interview here 👇🏻

youtu.be/tmKE6HX4C-w?...

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NEW: Labour has launched the Warm Homes Plan, the biggest ever investment in home upgrades in history.

Lifting families out of fuel poverty, tackling the affordability crisis, and delivering new rights for tenants.

A long‑term plan to deliver clean power upgrades that cut bills for good.

The Prime Minister struck exactly the right tone this morning.

Resolute in his support for Greenland. Clear in his opposition to tariffs and determined to continue to work closely with European and NATO allies.

“Robert Jenrick is the man who as Immigration Minister oversaw the open borders experiment that led to the biggest increase in illegal immigration in our country”

Labour's Steve Reed reacts to Robert Jenrick's decision to defect from the Conservatives to Reform UK

Work and Pensions Secretary
Pat McFadden dismisses claims by Nigel Farage that local council elections delay makes Britain “a banana republic” saying “this is about local government reorganisation”

Labour is the only party serious about delivering clean energy in Wales ⚡️

Plaid Cymru oppose the infrastructure and Reform UK want to scrap the whole thing 🙄

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No one should lose pay just because they’re ill.

From April, Labour is delivering sick pay from day one, ending the three-day wait and making sure everyone gets support when they need it.

Labour is delivering for working people in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare, and across the UK.

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From April, 32,000 more dads per year will be able to access Paternity Leave immediately, as a mother would with maternity leave.

✅ Day one rights confirmed for parental leave
✅ Bereaved partners to gain new rights to paternity leave

Labour is giving working families the security they deserve.

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🏠 📉 With six interest‑rate cuts since Labour came into office, families in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare are now saving almost £1,400 on their mortgage.

Labour is putting money back into people’s pockets and building a fairer, more secure future for our communities.

12-16 January Monday - from 2.30pm • Committee of the whole House: • Finance (No.2) Bill (Day One) Tuesday - from 11.30am • Committee of the whole House: - Finance (No.2) Bill (Day Two) Wednesday - from 11.30am • Remaining stages of the Public
 Office (Accountability) Bill Thursday - from 9.30am: • Subjects determined by the 
Backbench Business Committee: - General debate on New
 Towns - General debate on financial support for small businesses and individuals during the covid-19 pandemic Friday- the House will not be sitting.

What's on in the House of Commons this week? 👇
www.parliament.uk/business/new...

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Today is #WhiteRibbonDay. This year’s theme: #WeSpeakUp – because silence is never an option.

Ignoring harmful behaviour lets abuse thrive. Speak up. Set the example.

🗣 Take the pledge: “I pledge never to commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women.”

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🌹 Here's six things Labour’s Plan for Change has delivered this week, with real impact for Wales and beyond.

Two Labour governments working together delivering for Wales 👇

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Today, we honour all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Now and always, we will remember them.

#LestWeForget

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Congratulations to all the Welsh Labour candidates selected for the new Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr seat.

I look forward to working alongside you in the months ahead to support your campaigns and deliver for our communities. 🌹

Sarah Pochin’s comments were a disgrace. Nigel Farage’s silence? Deafening.

This isn’t a misunderstanding, it’s racism, plain and simple.

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Great to catch up with Defence Minister Luke Pollard to talk defence investment and its impact on Merthyr Tydfil & Aberdare.

Progress on the Ajax Programme at General Dynamics means more skilled jobs locally.

Defence investment is about good jobs, strong communities and a safer future.

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Wishing a peaceful and happy Diwali to all those celebrating in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare, and around the world.

No more leaving town for a decent job.

Labour’s Technical Excellence Colleges will train the next generation of plumbers, sparkies, welders, engineers.

15,000 clean energy jobs coming to Wales by 2030.
Real jobs. Real skills. Real opportunity.

Labour proudly backs Jaguar Land Rover, a cornerstone of British manufacturing and innovation.

Labour backs Britain’s businesses, workers, and future.