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Parliament Debate on Universal Credit Cut

Today there is a debate in Parliament about the absolutely appalling move by the Tories in Westminster to cut Universal Credit by £20 a week. I am horrified by this Tory money-saving exercise that will see more than 2.5 million working families lose more than £1000 a year. This additional…

My visit to GlamCamp and the importance of the performing arts

The last few weeks have seen Parliament take a break for its summer recess. This is a time where rather than spending half the week in London, MPs get to spend time in their constituencies. These few weeks are a precious time, where instead of commuting up and down…

Afghanistan: advice and support

Updated Monday 23 August Please continue to monitor this UK Government page for the latest information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/support-for-british-and-non-british-nationals-in-afghanistan The following is the information provided by the UK Government for British nationals and non-British nationals in Afghanistan: British nationals If you are a British national, or family member of a British national…

Statement on Afghanistan – August 2021

*STATEMENT ON AFGHANISTAN* The situation in Afghanistan is shocking and worsening by the hour. It has been absolutely heart-breaking to see the sheer number of people having to flee their home country. The priority must be for the UK Government to accelerate efforts to get UK nationals and eligible Afghans…

Better Protection For Shop Workers

I have been contacted by a number of retail workers, especially by those working in Co-Ops, about the campaign for the better protection of shopworkers. I can assure you that I agree with calls for legislation to protect shopworkers from abuse and violence. I am also a regular visitor…

Israel/Palestine Statement

I have been appalled by the violence we have seen in recent weeks in Jerusalem and across Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories more widely. The loss of life is utterly devastating and my thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones. I am always mindful about adding to…

Flooding Update

After the recent flooding across Rhondda Cynon Taf wanted to provide a general update as many people have contacted me about the flooding we’ve experienced in our area in recent weeks and months. The flooding across Pontypridd and RCT this year has been awful, and everyone impacted deserves some…

PONTY MP CALLS FOR MORE REPRESENTATION FOR WALES IN DOMESTIC ABUSE BILL

Pontypridd’s first female MP, Alex Davies-Jones, has called for a stronger voice for Wales in the upcoming Domestic Abuse Bill in UK Parliament. Alex is one of five Labour MPs who is sitting on the Public Bill Committee for the Domestic Abuse Bill and will be seeking to add amendments…

Black Lives Matter movement.

I want to be clear: I am in full support of the global Black Lives Matter movement. I will always stand side by side with my BAME friends and colleagues to fight for equality. We’ve all heard the news about George Floyd, and I am shocked and disgusted that in…

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

You may have heard that recent news two new consultants have been recruited to work in the A&E Department at Royal Glamorgan Hospital This is fantastic and a positive step in our campaign to save these vital services – yet the fight is not over. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board are…

My thoughts on the ‘Cummings and goings’ of Dominic Cummings

Like you and thousands of others, I am incensed at the news that Dominic Cummings broke the UK Government restrictions to travel in excess of 260 miles from his home in London to Durham with his family. Not only was he in breach of the UK Governments very clear ‘stay…

IVF and me

I think it’s fair to say that Coronavirus truly has undeniably changed life as we once knew it. The strain that combatting a global health pandemic (with a less than organised approach from the UK Government) has placed on so many of our industries is hitting the headlines on an…

My first 100 days as a Labour MP

Without sounding dramatic, on December 12th – well, the early hours of December 13th to be specific – my life changed overnight. I’d gone from being a new mam on maternity leave to being elected as the MP for Pontypridd, the area in which I was born, raised and still…

Coronavirus key information for constituents

Over the last few weeks I’ve been receiving hundreds of emails from people across Pontypridd and RCT about the support available as we move through the Coronavirus pandemic. Our local Assembly Member, Mick Antoniw and I are here to support you. We have put together some key information in a leaflet to help…

MP & AM oppose ‘unsafe and unsustainable Coedely development’

Alex Davies-Jones, Member of Parliament for Pontypridd and Assembly Member Mick Antoniw have joined forces with local residents to oppose a 76-home development in Coedely. The planning application, which was refused by RCT Council’s Planning Committee last year is currently being considered by Planning Inspectorate Wales as part of the…

New £100K Pontypridd flood recovery fund opens

Member of Parliament Alex Davies-Jones and Mick Antoniw, Assembly Member for Pontypridd have announced the opening of a new fund to help those residents in Pontypridd who continue to experience social and economic hardship as a result of the recent flooding. The £100,000 fund has been made possible by a donation…

Ponty flooding fundraiser tops £35,000

I am absolutely thrilled to announce that the Crowdfunder that our local Assembly Member here in Pontypridd, Mick Antoniw, and I set up has reached a fantastic £35,887. This money will provide much-needed relief for many impacted by the recent flooding across our local communities. We are thrilled at the…

MP & AM announce A&E Public meeting date

Pontypridd MP Alex Davies-Jones and Assembly member Mick Antoniw will host a Public Meeting on Friday 7th February 2020 to allow residents to put their concerns about the review of A&E services at the Royal Glamorgan hospital directly to Health Board managers. All residents are welcome to attend.

Pontypridd’s first female MP makes debut in Parliament and promises commitments to local causes

Pontypridd’s new Welsh Labour MP Alex Davies-Jones makes her maiden speech today in Parliament and commits to use her voice loudly to secure more funding for the area. Born and bred in Pontypridd, Alex also pays tribute to the town’s historical steel, coal and iron industries as well as…

MP and AM call for Welsh Government to intervene on Royal Glamorgan A&E

Alex Davies-Jones MP and colleague Mick Antoniw, Assembly Member for Pontypridd are joining forces with Labour Ams and MPs to campaign alongside residents to save A&E services at the Royal Glamorgan hospital.

Ponty’s MP campaigns to improve breast-feeding rates

I joined the all party parliamentary group on infant feeding & inequalities last week. It’s also my son Sullivan’s 10 month birthday which means 10 months of breastfeeding. It’s been a hard journey for both of us and something we could never have achieved without the support of family, volunteer…