Such desperately sad news. Hefin and I were elected at the same time back in 2016. He was kind, compassionate and cared deeply about representing his constituents. Hefin was great company, bright and funny. My thoughts and love to Vikki, his daughters, family and friends.

Llongyfarchiadau to everyone receiving their results this week.

You’ve all worked hard to get here.

Whatever the outcome, there are always options, guidance, and support available to you.

Da iawn pob.

These brave survivors have spent their lives reliving their trauma so the world would understand and remember.

We honour those voices, past and present.

Let’s keep telling the truth.
Let’s never stop campaigning for peace.

Lovely to welcome Saffron’s Ty Picl to Newport Market and good to join the joint event with Chris Mint and Sealed.

Best of luck both 🤩!

It’s making a real difference, with waiting times coming down.

A great example of Welsh Labour’s investment in our NHS, right here in our community.

Privileged to visit the new Endoscopy Unit at the Royal Gwent Hospital.

Amazing facilities, cutting-edge technology, and staff passionate about improving outcomes for patients.

This will support people in Newport and nearby, no need to travel for treatment.

Glorious afternoon at the annual Newport Yemeni event in Pill. Great atmosphere full of fun, music and food. Big shout out to the amazing Reggie, Debbie and the whole NYCA team who work tirelessly to make this happen and to everyone who came along.

Hiroshima Day at Tredegar House lakeside yesterday.

There are fewer and fewer Hiroshima survivors left. But the memory of what nuclear weapons really do to people must not be lost.

it was a wonderful example of the exceptional courage, struggle and determination in Wales to help the innocent victims of war, and the kindness to those in need.

We must never forget our proud history of solidarity and generosity to young refugees fleeing violence

At a time of high unemployment and poverty, the people of Caerleon welcomed the children with open arms.

The children formed a formidable Basque football team, produced their own bilingual newspaper and helped raise money through traditional Basque dances and songs.

Ready for the new season supporting Newport County AF 🖤💛

Just love the new away shirt - commemorating the link between Newport and the Basque Country.

In 1937 56 Basque refugees came to Cambria House in Caerleon fleeing the Spanish Civil War.

Lovely to catch up with some of Newport’s Windrush elders in Pill. Good to see people of all generations coming together to learn from their experiences and resilience #windrush

All will be welcome to pop in for a chat and a cuppa. Organisations will hold sessions to offer a variety of support too.

Today the Newport Carers Forum and the Mayor of Newport launched the Carers Drop in Centre at the Corn Exchange.

Thanks to support by the Big Lottery Fund Wales, there will be a drop in every Friday between 10:30-13:30.

Find out more and apply at: localgiving.org/community-ma...
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The National Grids Community Matters fund is now open. 📢

Offering grants up to £5000 to help charities and community groups working to improve the energy efficiency of community buildings, provide education on sustainability, or promote sustainable transport infrastructure.

Never leave dogs in hot cars.
Even a few minutes in a hot car can be fatal for dogs. This is a message that we can’t hear enough, never leave a dog alone in a car. Not even for a moment.

👉 If you see a dog in distress in a hot car, call 999 immediately.

🤫Banned controversial Non-Disclosure Agreements silencing abuse

⛰️Passed a Visitor Levy, where money goes directly to communities to make tourism sustainable

⛵ Strengthened UK-France collaboration with a £1bn investment deal

🏠 Boosted residents’ rights with the Building Safety Bill

🚸 Smashed our target for expanding Flying Start Childcare

♻️ Powered ahead with the first three publicly owned renewable energy projects

ICYMI! This is what your Labour Governments have delivered this week:

🚌 Launched £1 bus fares for young people from September

🚿 Delivered the largest ever budget for water regulation to clean up pollution in our rivers, lakes and seas.

Particularly exciting is the work that Vishay and KLA have been doing within Newport to encourage and support the next generation.

Exciting times - and Newport is at the forefront.

I hosted Vishay and others integral to this industry at the Senedd to discuss their ambition for the region, skills and opportunities for young people.

Newport is at the centre of a global hub for developing new technologies that support cutting edge industry.

There isn’t a region in the world which has the breadth of compound semiconductor capability that exists in Newport.

We were pleased to attend the ‘A Fab Future: Skills and Growth in Welsh Semiconductors’ evening reception in the @Senedd.Wales this evening, sponsored by @jbryantcymru.bsky.social and chaired by Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, @rebeccaevansms.bsky.social.

Equal Power Equal Voice envisions a Wales where decision-making spaces reflect the full diversity of our society - a Wales where ethnic minority people, LGBTQ+ people, women, and disabled people are f... Find out more about the programme and our mission to diversify Welsh public life. Applications close midnight, 7 July 2025

Applications close at midnight tonight for the 2025 Equal Power Equal Voice programme!

This is your opportunity to be part of a free, all Wales mentoring and training programme supporting underrepresented voices into leadership.

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I have long worked with animal welfare organisations and the public to protect animals and prevent avoidable suffering.

Keep our furry friends safe this summer. 🐾 🐾

Written Statement: A national body and statutory framework for youth work | GOV.WALES Lynne Neagle MS, Cabinet Secretary for Education

Big news for youth work in Wales. Moving forward with plans to establish a national body for youth work & develop a statutory framework to strengthen and sustain the sector.

Read the full update👇

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Written Statement: The Welsh Government response to the consultation on the ‘Licensing of animal welfare establishments, activities and exhibits, including greyhound racing’ and our next steps | GOV.W... Huw Irranca-Davies MS, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs

Welcome commitment from @welshgovernment.bsky.social to strengthen animal welfare.

Protecting animals & ensuring high standards across Wales, this will include bringing forward legislation in the autumn to ban greyhound racing in Wales.

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Written Statement: Supporting childminders in Wales | GOV.WALES Dawn Bowden MS, Minister for Children and Social Care

A new guide, work trial opportunities, and increased Flying Start roles are just some of the changes.

Read the full statement here: www.gov.wales/written-statement-supporting-childminders-wales#:~:text=We%20are%20focused%20on%20promoting,clear%20and%20straightforward%20as%20possible.

Are you a childminder in Newport?

The Minister for Children and Social Care has shared an update on new support for childminders in Wales, from easier registration and better training to more funding and resources.