Autumn statement
Last week’s Autumn statement highlighted the difficulty of the economic climate. However, independent opinion poll analysis shows that the Chancellor’s position...
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A chance for us all to make a difference
Controversial or a chance for us all to make a real difference to our environment? I was disappointed to learn that Coastal Oil & Gas, the...
Read this entry » Proposals to reduce the number of MPs
Earlier this month, the Boundary Commission for Wales published their initial proposals for reducing the number of MPs in Wales and across the...
Read this entry » A packed public meeting in Barry
More than two hundred people attended a public meeting in Barry on Monday evening to oppose a plan that could allow the development of 180 houses...
Read this entry » Positive news and priorities for the year ahead
The start of the new year provides us with an opportunity to assess what’s been happening in Barry and the Vale and our priorities for the...
Read this entry » Fuel duty and priorities for 2012
This is a great opportunity to wish Gem readers a Happy and Successful New Year. It is interesting to note that many predictions are made at...
Read this entry » Pause for thought
As I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Successful New Year, I want to use this opportunity to look back at the year that has passed...
Read this entry » Safeguarding Britain’s interest
Last Thursday I was fortunate enough to have a briefing from the Prime Minister with a dozen other MPs, before he left for the European negotiations...
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Good news for Dow Corning
I write this column having just returned from the House of Commons chamber welcoming and questioning the Chancellor, scrutinising his announcement on support to...
Read this entry »A dangerous time for us all?
Europe now has more grounds for optimism than recent weeks. New governments in Greece and Italy are committed to dealing with their debts and reforming their economies. However,...
Read this entry »Welsh Government needs to support SMEs
Would you like to see smaller business receive loans from their banks to help them create jobs and invest in their development in the Vale? Last week the UK Government...
Read this entry »Wear your poppy with pride
Over the last 18 months since I was elected as an MP, I’ve had the opportunity to work with members of the Royal British Legion across the Vale. In my mind there...
Read this entry »A fantastic Fireworks Fiesta
Last weekend my family and I were delighted to attend the excellent Fireworks Fiesta evening on Barry Island. The 38th fireworks extravaganza, organised by...
Read this entry »Bringing about changes to sentencing
Are you worried about knife crime and the sentencing of offenders? This week in Westminster, three full days of House of Commons’ activity are devoted to completing...
Read this entry »Cowbridge Food & Drink Festival congratulations
Last weekend I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the fabulous Cowbridge Food & Drink Festival. This year’s two day event was as popular as ever, with...
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