A big thank you to everyone who came along to my coffee morning in Uplands today. I really enjoyed hearing about people’s favourite things about Swansea (nature and community came through strongly) and have some good discussion about what needs to change.

Really sad to hear about the passing of an icon from South Wales. From the valleys of Swansea, Bonnie Tyler’s incredible voice has be heard across the globe. I’m sure her music will continue to power dancefloors for many years to come. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...

I know people are concerned about the rise of division and intolerance in our politics. So I want to bring together everyone in Swansea who believes we have more in common than that which divides us. To book a seat, send your name and postcode to [email protected].

Brilliant news about a brilliant economist. You always learn something from a conversation with Silvana. And usually have a lovely time doing so www.imf.org/en/news/arti...

We spent today in Parliament sharing important conversations around ending poverty in later life. A special thanks to our speakers @annadixonmp.bsky.social @joanna-elson.bsky.social @andrewharrop.bsky.social @torstenbell.bsky.social Paula & Chair of Trustees Richard Anderson www.independentage.org

I fought for this £20 million Pride in Place funding because it gives us the chance to show that no part of Swansea can be written off. Please do get involved. 👇 swanseabaynews.com/dyfatty-want...

Come and have a cuppa with me in Uplands this Saturday ☕ You can learn about my work in the community, tell me what you think I should be focusing on in the years ahead, or just say hello. Email [email protected] with your name and postcode to reserve a seat.

He literally took undeclared donations from a criminal - never mind “breaking rules” Farage has tried to ignore them entirely for personal gain. And he’s done it over and over again www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I was elected MP for Swansea west two years ago today. It was the honour of my life, and I promised to work hard every day to deliver the change people voted for. Here's what I've been doing to make good on that promise.

I’m concerned there appears to be a fire in central Swansea in the city church area - advisable to stay away until it’s clear what’s going on. I’m contacting the emergency services and council and will be follow the situation closely. Stay safe.

Securing £20m to make exciting plans for Swansea's Civic Centre become a reality has been a highlight of my year so far. Have your say on the latest proposals, which could see an aquarium and roof terrace built on this iconic building 👇 www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...

Brilliant to celebrate Great British Summer Savings with Lucy Hole from Swansea's Secret Bar & Kitchen and Chancellor Rachel Reeves in No.11 Downing Street last night. The scheme will be a boost to families in Swansea and beyond, making summer more affordable for everyone. 👏

My latest newsletter is out! Read about my work in Swansea West to: 👉Revitalise our city centre 👉Stand up to the Welsh Rugby Union 👉Make sure Swansea has a strong voice in the social media debate Subscribe so you don't miss another update. torstenbell.substack.com/p/standing-u...

Great news for families in Swansea! From today, the UK Govt have slashed VAT on kids meals, cinema tickets, and attractions like zoos to make summer more affordable. And with Swansea Council's free summer bus services, getting there will be cheaper too. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/cost-of...

Terrace Rd and St Helen’s pupils have smashed it! Their work is now featured at @SwanseaUni's Egypt Centre as part of the @britishmuseum's Museum in Your Classroom project. swanseabaynews.com/swansea-pupi...

As Swansea’s MP, I’ve secured £20 million to invest in the communities north of the city centre which have too often been forgotten in the past. The best part? Local residents will determine how the money is gets spent over the next 10 years.

1/2 Keir turned around our party and has given huge service to our country - both as our Prime Minister and a reforming public prosecutor. We all owe him thanks for that service and the progress that has been made, from stronger workers rights to rising wages and falling waiting lists.

Thank you everyone who voted Welsh Labour in Morriston today. You have elected a brilliant women, who will be an equally brilliant councillor. Today and the years ahead we will keep keeping Reform out of Swansea

The by-election is finally here… in Morriston. Vote for the brilliant Rebecca Francis-Davies and vote Welsh Labour to keep Reform out of Swansea 🌹 🗳️ 🌹

🚨 Polling day is nearly here 🚨 If you live in Morriston, don’t miss your chance to vote for the brilliant Rebecca Francis-Davies 7am-10pm tomorrow. Rebecca is a passionate and dedicated community champion and I know would make an excellent local councillor.

Second month in a row with inflation coming in lower than expected - with the fall last month sustained. The war in the Middle East has pushed up some prices but overall inflation in the UK has fallen this year while it has risen in other advanced economies www.ons.gov.uk/economy/infl...

1/2 The UK Government is standing up for childhoods across Britain today. So many of us know how much we'd have missed out on as kids if the time and attention sink of social media had got in the way.

One from the weekend, out in Cwm Arian campaigning for Rebecca Francis-Davies with a top Labour team. If you live in Morriston, make sure you don't miss your chance to vote for Rebecca on Thursday - she'll make a fantastic councillor.

Poignant to see Robert Francis-Davies awarded an MBE for a lifetime of public service - or more accurately a lifetime of service to Swansea - so soon after we lost him. swanseabaynews.com/honours-the-...

Wonderful to see so much adventurous activity by Forest School at Singleton Park. Well done to Pixie, Neil, Katie and Sean for giving children and young people a chance to explore nature, experience outdoor learning and engage with the local environment. 👏

Brilliant to be out with the Swansea West Labour team knocking doors in Ynystawe last night. Morriston residents, don't miss your chance to elect the fantastic Rebecca Francis-Davies to be your local councillor on 18 June.

Brilliant to meet so many people at the latest of my regular coffee mornings in Sketty. Thank you to everyone who came along 🙏

Today is not just any Friday. It's National Fish and Chip Day. The big question is: where does them best in Swansea?

Thank you to everyone in Swansea who took part in this process. As the consultation ends and the time for action arrives, I will make sure your voice is heard loud and clear. Nothing is more important than the safety and future of our children. swanseabaynews.com/social-media...

With incredible community spirit, unbeatable views and the brilliant Phoenix Centre, residents of Townhill and Mayhill have so much to be proud of. Great to see positive coverage of an area that should never have been defined by the behaviour of few. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Charlatan politicians + their media want to convince people that nothing can improve. But: 1) last month low paid workers got sick pay for the 1st time 2) NHS waiting lists have seen the fastest fall on 17 years 3) capital gains, inheritance and dividend tax rises are enabling the rescue of the NHS

You don’t “challenge power & wealth” by celebrating Clegg/Cameron’s demolition of public services, before turning to performative leftism when it’s convenient. You do it with Labour actually taxing wealth, boosting workers rights & rescuing the NHS those workers rely on. Lots done, lots more to do

Best not to lie. Labour: - created the minimum wage - is raising the minimum wage - is equalising wage rates What we didn’t do was cheerlead for Tory austerity and the coalition government’s attempts to role back workers rights from the Lib Dem conference floor

Too many young people in modern Britain are struggling to get a foot on the jobs ladder. The problem has been building for the past twenty years - we're determined to tackle it head on.

Sadly inaccurate clickbait headline - I simply restated our commitment to equalising minimum wage rates with the Low Pay Commission to advise on the pace of change as they do every year on the pace of minimum wage rate rises @andrewsparrowgdn.bsky.social

Young people learn vital skills from their first jobs. I certainly did from mine: a busy pub needs its pots washed fast. But over the past twenty years, Britain has been letting our young people down. We've got to turn things around, and we're taking action to do so 👇

For two decades Britain has let young people down, with terrible consequences for individuals, families and the country. Thats why we’re acting: - +300k work placements - £3k bonus for hiring unemployed young people - tackling the fall in youth apprenticeships under the Tories

Important from Alan Milburn - the Tories let NEET numbers soar to near 1m, cut youth apprenticeships by 40% & never got youth employment back to levels seen under Tony Blair. We must reform our jobs market, welfare, education & health systems to invest in young people www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cl...

More chat about the future of the left today 👀 Glad that we are now on ideas and beliefs, not just the horserace/soap opera... Some principles:

Tony Blair's missing project – @torstenbell.bsky.social writes for Arguably on how Blair has failed to grapple with the real choices on austerity, welfare, tax and energy. www.arguably.uk/p/tony-blair...

Back in the real world Manchester is… the poorest (or join poorest) local authority in Greater Manchester. The fact that it has been growing is a damn good thing and will benefit all of GM.

Tony Blair is right about the politics of the 2020s, but his essay doesn't have a project that fits what the country needs today. Britain's economy is being held back by collapsing public services. From energy to health, we must become a country that invests in our future again.

Good thread from @torstenbell.bsky.social critiquing Blair’s analysis. (Also clearly articulated on BBC PM prog this evening @evanhd.bsky.social )

Blair putting on full display what is in many ways his special ability - to lay out a political argument grounded in his own view of global trends (globalisation in the 2000s, tech in the 2020s). But… institute.global/insights/pol...

Children's use of social media is the top issue constituents have written to me about this year so far. Today is the last chance to tell the UK Govt what you think should be done. Take my quick survey to have your say: www.torstenbell.org/social-media...

Top bank holiday read for anyone looking for something to hide from the heat with - early Springsteen in novel form

Happy bank holiday everyone

Inflation fell this week but the Iran war is pushing up prices, not least at the pump. So we're stepping in: 🚗 Extending the 5p fuel duty cut until next year 🎪 Supporting summer fun, cutting VAT from 20 to 5% on children’s activities & meals ⚡️ £150 off energy bills since April

Inflation down more than expected. Growth up last week. Borrowing down last year. Investment up. Waiting lists falling. Migration down from record highs. Much more to do, and the conflict in Iran to weather, but real concrete progress is underway www.ons.gov.uk/economy/infl...

In 2025 the UK was the fastest growing European G7 economy. Today the IMF forecast the same to be the case in 2026, with the UK very likely the fastest growing of the whole G7 in the first quarter of the year (Japan data out tomorrow) www.imf.org/en/news/arti...