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.

I’ve long supported calls for a #HillsboroughLaw & I’m proud the Labour Government today delivers on its promise to introduce it. The new law will ensure truth, candour and justice after tragedy and has only been made possible through the efforts of families and campaigners over several decades.

Tory & Reform MPs last night voted against boosting working conditions. Labour's Employment Rights Bill turns the page on an economy blighted by insecurity, poor productivity & low pay. We’re delivering a fairer future for work. Yesterday brought real change a step closer.

Adult learning can transform lives - it can improve health and wellbeing, lead to career progression & help build friendships and connections. #AdultLearnersWeek is all about making Wales a nation of lifelong learners. #neverstoplearning #adultlearnersweek

As Welsh rugby tries to find a way forward for its regional teams, Llanelli and the Scarlets should have a key role to play in its future. Show your support by signing this petition calling for our town and region to remain at the forefront of our national game. www.change.org/p/urge-wru-t...

As school gates reopen across Wales this week, here’s how Welsh Labour is working to support families……

Young people in Llanelli aged 16-21 can now travel on local buses for only £1 (or £3 for a day pass). The Welsh Government scheme started yesterday & will also cover 5–15 yr olds from November. More details and how to apply for a travelpass can be found here 👇 mytravelpass.tfw.wales

Parc Y Scarlets must be central to Welsh rugby's future.

Good luck to everyone in #Llanelli receiving A Level, AS Level or vocational qualification results today. You’ve all worked so hard! Whatever you choose to do next - further study, university, an apprenticeship or entering the world of work - this is the beginning of a new chapter of your life.

On Friday, I unveiled a plaque to celebrate Llanelli Railway Goods Shed Trust winning a National Railway Heritage Award for preserving the historic Goods Shed Office building for community use. I chaired the Trust for 13yrs & I’m delighted it has been recognised. A huge thanks to all involved.

As promised in our election manifesto, an inquiry is to be set up to find answers to the many serious questions raised by events at #Orgreave forty years ago. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We're going further and faster to protect our national security and maximise the economic growth potential of the UK defence sector. Thousands of jobs in #Wales are directly supported by the Ministry of Defence - we’re well placed and must be ready to benefit from this investment.

Wales has huge potential & our Industrial Strategy will harness the strengths of our businesses & workforce, supporting key sectors & developing industries of the future. It’ll make Wales one of the best places to invest in - boosting growth, raising wages & creating new jobs.

10,000 extra first-time buyers will be supported onto the housing ladder every year under changes to regulations to be confirmed today

Labour is making it easier and cheaper to own an electric car.

***REMINDER*** National Grid Consultation on Llandyfaelog Substation Sat 12/07/25 11am–4pm Llandyfaelog Community Hall, SA17 5PA With the deadline fast approaching, National Grid are holding their final local consultation drop in tomorrow. More info 👇 www.nationalgrid.com/electricity-...

Workers across Llanelli will benefit from new employment rights starting later this year. Labour’s Plan to Make Work Pay will boost living standards and protections for millions. We are raising the floor on workplace rights to deliver a stronger, fairer future for the world of work in the UK.

On Friday I joined RWE UK as they celebrated the 10th birthday of Gwynt y Mor windfarm. The next one & those planned for Celtic Sea in SW Wales will produce electricity for millions of homes..... projects to slash energy bills, create jobs & give greater energy security.

Labour is putting more bobbies on the beat delivering up to 33 new neighbourhood police officers for Dyfed Powys within a year - part of a £200m investment to kickstart recruitment of 13,000 neighbourhood officers and PCSOs nationwide.