I’m concerned HM Coastguard has told volunteer Rescue Officers that from Sept they’ll no longer receive hourly remuneration for attending incidents, training exercises and other duties. I’ve signed an EDM about the plan and I’ll be raising it in Parliament tomorrow.

Today, on the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, we honour the courageous actions of all those who sacrificed so much in the fight for freedom, liberty and peace. We will remember them.

On #VEDay we honour the sacrifices made during World War Two by those who fought to defend our freedoms and our way of life. The anniversary is an opportunity to mark their service, remember the fallen and reaffirm our common values.

Are you on the National Minimum Wage? Well great news from today your wages will go up! We’re increasing the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage, to ensure you take more money home at the end of each month and that you’re paid fairly for a hard day’s work.

Local parents know raising children in a digital world can be challenging and it can be tricky to strike the right balance. That’s why the UK Government has worked with families to develop new, evidence-based guidance on screen time for under 5s. 👇 beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-...

We all depend on nature & a stable climate. 🌍🌳🌤️💧 They give us clean air, fresh water & healthy food our families need. Yet they're under threat. We can & must protect our natural world. Tonight at 8.30pm I’ll be joining with others to support @wwf.org.uk #EarthHour.

Happy St Patrick’s Day to all who celebrate it!

Catapults are increasingly used to injure & kill wildlife, damage property & intimidate communities. I support @naturewatch.org calls for: • 18+ age restriction for purchasing catapults & slingshots • Sales controls similar to knives & air weapons • Restrictions on ultra-high-powered devices

People in Llanelli will now be able to get more help into work as part of Labour’s Connect to Work programme. South West Wales is getting £14.4m to provide employment support to over 3,800 sick and disabled people. businessnewswales.com/wales-joins-...

Keeping young people safe in a digital world that didn't exist a generation ago is one of the major challenges we face. 👉 Min'm age for social media? 👉 Overnight curfews? 👉 End to autoplay & infinite scrolling? Join the national conversation here ⬇️ www.gov.uk/government/c...

Over 7,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the UK every year. March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and an ideal opportunity to increase knowledge of the condition and the fact that early diagnosis is so important in improving treatment and chances of survival.

Lorry drivers deserve better: It’s time to fix parking and rest facilities. 🚛🅿️🚻🍽️ I’ve co-signed this letter to the Prime Minister calling for urgent action to address the shortage of HGV parking and driver facilities across the country.

Around 1k jobs in Llanelli are in transport and logistics. I recently met with the Road Haulage Association who represent 21 local businesses to hear how the industry is important to our regional economy & to listen to concerns about welfare, facilities, skills, infrastructure & other pressures.

The UK Govt’s new Animal Welfare Strategy contains 70 recommendations for raising standards. Last week, I met with @rspcaoffficial.bsky.social to join them in urging the Govt to publish a timeline for implemention & calling for an annual debate to review animal welfare & progress.

The future of Meddygfa’r Sarn GP surgery in Pontyates has been called into question by Hywel’s Dda Health Board’s plans to close it. It serves 4,000 patients and having a doctor’s surgery in Pontyates really matters. Hywel Dda need to start genuinely listening to local people’s concerns.

UK Gov't has confirmed £20m investment into Tyisha, Glanymor & Llanelli Town Centre. Work will begin soon so everyone living & working in these areas & in the wider Llanelli community can make their voices heard on how this money will be spent. www.carmarthenshirenewsonline.com/llanelli/uk-...

I voted to remove the 2-child limit which will benefit 2,200 children in Llanelli. Poverty makes it harder for children to get on in life & hurts our economy at a cost of £40bn per year. We must break this cycle for the good of our country. www.carmarthenshirenewsonline.com/llanelli/lla...

Today, on #HolocaustMemorialDay, we mark the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenhau and reflect upon the appalling tragedy of the Holocaust, remembering the victims and paying tribute to the survivors.

ROAD SAFETY - The UK Government has published its Road Safety Strategy. In my latest Llanelli Star column, I explain plans to: • cut deaths & serious injuries by 65% • mandate advanced safety tech in new vehicles • ensure tougher enforcement on drink & drug driving More via link in comments 👇

I've signed the Holocaust Educational Trust (UK) Book of Commitment, to mark #HolocaustMemorialDay later this month. We all have a responsibility to make sure those horrors are never forgotten & to renew our determination to challenge and stamp out all forms of antisemitism, racism and prejudice.

From April: 👉 1.5m parents get the right to unpaid parental leave from day 1 👉 32k more dads can access paternity leave immediately 👉 More support to bereaved parents www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

🎆BLWYDDYN NEWYDD DDA! 🎆 Wishing you all a happy, healthy and successful 2026!

Great to visit the Royal Mail team at the Llanelli Delivery Office this morning to thank them for their efforts during this busy Christmas period and throughout the rest of the year. ✉️📦🎄🎅 The staff there do a fantastic job in all weathers delivering cards, presents, letters and everything else.

Here is the letter to the Guardian from the three Labour MPs who opposed the bill @niagriffith.bsky.social @justinmadders.bsky.social @debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

New facilities at Llanelli Railway Station were unveiled this week as part of a £6.3m upgrade. The investment has delivered : ✅ A fully accessible footbridge with lifts ✅ Improved ramped access on Platform 1 ✅ CCTV, public address & lighting upgrades ✅ Tactile paving along platform edges

Violence, threats and abuse against retail workers is completely unacceptable. I joined campaigners in Tesco, Trostre on Friday to support @usdawunion.bsky.social's call to raise awareness of this deplorable behaviour and give workers the confidence to speak out & report abuse. #FreedomFromFear

Many people have written to me with concerns about the use of animals in science. I’m delighted UK Labour Government will phase out animal tests wherever possible, replacing them with alternatives that still fully protect the safety of patients & the environment. www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

Thank you to @niagriffith.bsky.social for backing our campaign to get laying hens out of cages. #EndTheCageAge

Privilege to join with Llanelli Town Council, Llanelli Rural Council, Cyngor Sir Gâr – Carmarthenshire County Council, LINKS Llanelli & Tescos Llanelli to put wreaths on the GWR Poppy Express to Paddington earlier this morning.

Today, we remember the sacrifice & service of all those who have defended our country & our freedom. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We will remember them.

Today we remember those who lost their lives in the service of our country, give thanks to our veterans and pay tribute to the many sacrifices our armed forces and their families have made throughout our history. #LestWeForget

This week in Parliament, I planted a stake in the @commonsspeaker.parliament.uk Garden of Remembrance from the Llanelli constituency. The Garden honours the sacrifices made by so many in defending our freedoms, our values and our way of life.

Our forces families make huge sacrifices to keep us safe. The least they deserve is a decent home. The Govt’s Defence Housing Strategy will end the scandal of unfit forces homes and start the biggest renewal in over fifty years. Homes fit for heroes. www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/news/2558987...

Delicious carvery at Ruby’s Llanelli and challenging Halloween Quiz last night to raise funds for Chair of Carmarthenshire County Council Cllr Dot Jones’ charity Blood Bikes Wales …. a really worthwhile cause.

I recently met with Melanie James, Heartbeat Trust UK, at Lewis Construction in Trostre as she launched the roll out of Critical Bleed Control bleed kits to Carmarthenshire. These kits save lives. I hope we can persuade others locally to provide them in workplaces and vehicles too.

Today, 59 years on from 21st October 1966, we remember the 116 children and 28 adults who tragically lost their lives in the devastating Aberfan disaster. We will never forget.

What does Labour’s Clean Energy Jobs Plan mean for Wales? ✅ 15k new jobs in clean energy industries ✅ Huge opportunities in 31 occupations, including plumbing, welding, engineering & electrification ✅ Higher wages, with entry level roles paying 23% more than other sectors

I recently visited Ben Hughes Engineering in Hendy to be updated on their work in the aerospace, defence & automotive industries. Great to learn about their expertise & how they remain successful in doing business with world renowned manufacturers.

Almost 600k young people are missing out on £1.4bn in unclaimed Child Trust Funds. For every child born Sept 2002 - Jan 2011, the then Government put at least £250 aside for them. In Llanelli, 7,765 accounts were created. Check if you or a loved one are affected here 👇 www.gov.uk/child-trust-...

Powerful messages from Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle and the Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Chairman Stefanchuk today on partnership as Ukraine defend themselves & Europe from Putin’s aggression. We must maintain support for Ukraine & continue pushing for frozen Russian assets to be used to help them.

Strong move from the new Foreign Secretary. But it is shocking that fraudsters were able to hide behind shell companies in our own offshore territories, and then invest their ill-gotten gains in UK property. It is time to drive dirty money out of our economy for good.

Interesting to visit Mind Llanelli on #WorldMentalHealthDay & hear about their work supporting local people. Great to see progress on the shop next door that they're turning into a young people’s café. A big thanks to everyone who works at, volunteers or fundraises for them.

When businesses are paid on time, money flows more quickly allowing businesses to invest rather than wasting time and money chasing unpaid invoices. I support tougher laws to ensure fast payment of invoices and penalties for persistent late payers.

My latest Llanelli Star column looks at the role of an MP in providing help and advice on personal and individual cases. You can read it in this week’s paper or via the link in the comments below 👇

@niagriffith.bsky.social thanks so much for visiting @thestrokeassoc.bsky.social stand at #Lab25 and supporting stroke. Wales' 70k stroke survivors need as many parliamentary champions as possible👃

A pleasure to speak with @niagriffith.bsky.social about the future of cancer research and care. Thank you for visiting our stand at #Lab25.

Magnificent togetherness and support on the #SaveOurScarlets march to Parc Y Scarlets today. Llanelli and our region stood united to send The Welsh Rugby Union a clear message – keep the Scarlets at the forefront of regional rugby and let us play a full part in the future of our national game.

📢After months of campaigning, I'm pleased to confirm Carmarthenshire will receive £20m additional funding through Labour's Pride in Place Programme. 📢 That means an EXTRA £2m every year for the next 10 years - investment in facilities, support local jobs & our communities.

Enjoyed visiting Men’s Shed Cwm Gwendraeth this morning to see the difference it makes to the lives of its users. It was lovely to meet with, and hear from, those who have benefitted from the opportunity it provides to come together, learn new skills and foster new friendships.