I recently had a meeting with the CEO of Majestic Wine, the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, which has more than 200 stores across the UK, including one in my constituency. The UK is a major global hub for wine and spirits
The budget at a glance: • National Insurance, cut by 2pence for employees and the self-employed• Freeze on alcohol duty to continue until February 2025• Non-dom tax regime to be replaced with new rules from April 2025• Full child benefits to be
A core part of my role as a Member of Parliament is to advocate for the safety and protection of my constituents. Indeed, the principal role of Government is to ensure safety and security of all citizens. One such threat to citizens
Keir Starmer has set out Labour’s plans to overhaul police vetting standards and root out rogue officers, as he challenged the Tories’ woeful inaction on tackling violence against women and girls. In Prime Minister’s Questions today (Wednesday 6 March), the Labour leader
Renewed fears of violence spreading to Jerusalem during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan are growing, as efforts to establish a truce between Israel and Hamas remain unresolved. The tension is particularly focused on the al-Aqsa Mosque, one of Islam’s holiest sites,
The news that a reported 3000 people attended a protest meeting at Carmarthen Mart should send shock waves through the political establishment. Rural Wales is very angry, and the simple slogan of ‘Enough is Enough’ indicates that the farming community have had
After nearly 23 years as a Member of Parliament, and having never been drawn for a Private Member’s Bill, last year I was fortunate in being drawn fourth. This means that, if my Bill has widespread political support, it stands a reasonable
As MP for Arfon, I’ve witnessed first-hand the devastating impact of cavity wall insulation gone wrong. What was meant to be a solution to energy inefficiency has instead become a nightmare for many homeowners, particularly in western regions like my constituency, where
London (Parliament Politics Maganize) – The Prime Minister was questioned over whether he would step in to assist save the hundreds of Scottish jobs at risk. Rishi Sunak has declined to guarantee the future of Scotland’s last-remaining oil refinery. Asked by STV
London (Parliament Politics Maganize) – A watchdog stated that the expense of the troubled policy could soar to half a billion pounds, plus hundreds of thousands more for each deportee. Rishi Sunak has pressed his Rwanda deportation plan as a “worthwhile investment”
London (Parliament Politics Maganize) – Michael Gove urges Conservative unity, emphasizing Boris Johnson’s pivotal role in countering Starmer’s perceived threats in upcoming elections. Michael Gove has indicated that Boris Johnson could make a comeback during the Conservative election drive, asking for the
London (Parliament Politics Maganize) – A former government adviser on faith has urged Rishi Sunak to apologize to London Mayor Sadiq Khan after ex-Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson declared he was under the control of Islamists. An ex-government adviser on faith has