📢 Public Health Wales Update – Meningitis Advice No meningitis cases reported in Wales, but stay alert after cases in Kent. ⚠️ Know symptoms and act fast—seek urgent help if someone becomes suddenly unwell. 🛡️ Stay informed. 🔗 www.phw.nhs.wales

🌹 This Labour Government is repairing 14 years of Conservative damage, creating the opportunities young people missed. 📈 Rebuilding the economy for stability and growth. 📢 Focusing on youth: jobs, apprenticeships, and long-term careers. ℹ️ 👉 shorturl.at/vs4EO

Celebrating the strength and diversity of our Commonwealth family. This year’s theme - Unlocking opportunities together - captures our shared drive to boost growth, empower young people, and tackle global challenges side by side. Happy #CommonwealthDay!

📚 Happy World Book Day! 📖 What was your favourite childhood book? What are your children’s favourites? 🌍 World Book Day celebrates the joy of reading for fun and helps children from all backgrounds choose and own a book of their own. 🔗 Learn more and find £1 book tokens: www.worldbookday.com

🚨 Journalists in war zones are our eyes and ears, risking their lives to report from the frontlines of atrocities. 🗣️ Their safety is paramount. We’ll keep doing all we can to protect them and support their vital work in the world’s most dangerous places.

📢Middle East Travel Update: 🚨The situation continues to change at a rapid pace therefore I urge any and all affected constituents to continue monitoring the official FCDO travel updates link: www.gov.uk/government/n...

💷 From today, millions of households will pay on average £117 less. 📉 Martin Lewis called it “the biggest shakeup” in years, with savings “mainly due” to Government action. 🏠 Tackling the cost of living. More money in your pocket. ℹ️ More: shorturl.at/xm0m7

Honoured to attend the interfaith prayer service at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral today. As we mark four years since Russia’s illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we pay tribute to those who have lost their lives in this war. The UK stands in solidarity with Ukraine.

❗The UK Government says it will leave no stone unturned tackling misogyny and protecting women and girls. Action is being taken against harmful tools like chatbots and “nudification” software, and firms must remove non-consensual images within 48 hours. ℹ️More info: shorturl.at/UXk9f

As we mark the beginning of Lent, I wish Christians across Bridgend & Porthcawl a meaningful start to this important season of prayer, reflection and renewal. May the weeks ahead be a time of spiritual growth, compassion and hope.

🚆 Seven new stations. £14bn to transform Welsh rail! 🔧 Relief lines, Cardiff Central, Cardiff Parkway & West Junction upgrades. 🚉 Bridgend on the mainline to London - more reliable journeys. ℹ️ gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-announces-seven-new-stations-and-major-rail-funding-commitment

🛜🌍 Children’s lives are shaped by online platforms — they must be safe. New powers will crack down on illegal AI content, introduce a minimum social media age, restrict harmful features, block nude images & review AI chatbot safeguards. ℹ️ www.gov.uk/government/n...

🎓 Great to welcome students from Pencoed Comprehensive to Parliament yesterday! 🏛️ They explored Parliament’s history and joined an interactive workshop at the Education Centre—seeing how decisions there impact their community. 📚 Teachers can find more and book visits: learning.parliament.uk

🌍 At the UN Security Council I spoke on the global terror threat and UK solidarity with Australia after Bondi. From tackling antisemitism to disrupting Daesh, we’re working with partners worldwide to protect civilians, deliver aid & uphold human rights. #UNSC #UKatUN #GlobalSecurity

📢 The Welsh Government is extending non-domestic rates relief for 2026–27 to support pubs, restaurants, and live music venues. ✅15% relief (capped at £110k per business). More here: www.gov.wales/written-statement-non-domestic-rates-relief-food-and-drink-hospitality-2026-27

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📢 Labour is delivering on a major manifesto promise — the biggest overhaul of leaseholder rights in a generation! 🏬 Ground rents capped at £250/year ❌ No new leasehold flats ✅ Switch to commonhold 🧾 Clearer service charges More👉www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-were-capping-ground-rents-at-250

✨ Great to meet Asda colleagues in Westminster and hear about their local impact with £8,417 donated across Bridgend & Porthcawl in the past year! 🧠 The Asda Foundation is currently inviting applications for the Young Futures: Healthy Teen Minds Fund (£500–£1,000): www.asdafoundation.org

Marking Holocaust Memorial Day, I reaffirmed my commitment to remember those brutally murdered during the Holocaust and to honour the survivors who educate future generations, by signing the Book of Commitment. Let’s stand together so hate never reigns again. www.hmd.org.uk #HolocaustMemorialDay

🌹 Five wins for Wales from Labour’s Plan for Change this week. Getting on with the job of delivering for Wales. ⏯️ Press play.

🚨 We recognise the severity of sexual violence against women and girls in Sudan and the urgent need to end hostilities. 🗣️ At Foreign Office Questions, I confirmed additional funding for the Sudan conflict, including targeted support to tackle the most extreme acts of sexual violence.

❌ Forced labour has no place in 2026. 🗣️ At Foreign Office Questions, I set out how we’re working with the G7 and UN to tackle forced labour in supply chains and strengthen business rules. ✅ We’re committed to protecting human rights and holding violators to account.

🌹 Five things Labour's Plan for Change has delivered for Wales over the past week. ⏯️ Press play.

📉 Families are now nearly £1,400 a year better off on a typical new mortgage. 🏛️ With six interest rate cuts since the General Election, average monthly payments have dropped from £1,185 to £1,071 since June 2024. 💪 Labour is delivering stability and easing pressure on household budgets.

📢 From April, 32,000 more dads a year will get day‑one paternity leave, just as mothers do with maternity leave. ✅ Day‑one parental leave rights ✅ New paternity leave rights for bereaved partners A UK Labour Government delivering greater security for working families. 👉 shorturl.at/oBj4b

📢 In the last Parliament, I worked cross‑party on a Bill to support bereaved partners after the loss of a loved one. Aaron’s powerful campaigning helped drive this change. The new law now gives bereaved partners up to 52 weeks of leave to care for their new‑born and begin to rebuild. Read more 👇

📣 Applications are open for the Asda Foundation Young Futures Programme – Healthy Teen Minds Fund 💚 Supporting teenage mental health across the UK. 💰 Grants of £500–£1,000 👥 For groups supporting young people aged 13–18 ℹ️ Apply now 👉 asdafoundation.org/our-grants/y...

🚨 Four lives are lost on UK roads every day. Labour’s new Road Safety Strategy tackles the Fatal Four — speeding, drink & drug driving, seat belts & phone use — with measures to save lives and protect communities. 🔗 www.chriselmore.wales/2026/01/07/roadsafetystrategy/

✨ New Year, new rights! The Employment Rights Act brings stronger, modern protections for workers in Bridgend & Porthcawl: ✔️ No more exploitative zero-hours contracts ✔️ Day-one leave rights ✔️ Better sick pay ✔️ Fair Work Agency 👉 More info: shorturl.at/JYBbB

Wishing you and your family a happy and joyful Christmas. 🎄

The Labour UK Government’s Employment Rights Bill has passed both the Commons and the Lords and will soon become law. ✅ It delivers the New Deal for Working People — fair hours, an end to fire and rehire, stronger enforcement, and a stronger voice for workers and trade unions.

🌍 Today is World AIDS Day — time to unite, support those living with HIV, and remember those we’ve lost. 🎗️ Over 105,000 people in the UK (around 2,800 in Wales) live with HIV. 💪 Let’s challenge stigma, celebrate resilience, and work towards a future free from HIV. ℹ️ More info: www.worldaidsday.org

💜November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. ℹ️ Around 30 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer every day in the UK. Pancreatic Cancer UK say that early detection can save lives. You can find information and support at: 👉 www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk

🏠 It's clear that for many households, the cost of living crisis hasn't gone away. ✅ In today’s budget, the Chancellor announced increases to the minimum wage and the living wage to provide extra support where it’s needed most.

Today is White Ribbon Day 🤍 White Ribbon works with men & boys to end violence against women and girls. Take the White Ribbon Promise: never use, excuse, or stay silent about violence against women & girls. Learn more 👇 www.whiteribbon.org.uk

📢 The UK Government has announced a new AI Growth Zone putting communities like Bridgend at the heart of the AI revolution. 💼 5,000+ skilled jobs coming with Vantage Data Centers building on the former Ford site. 🤝 Investment, partnership and skilled jobs for the next generation. 🔗 shorturl.at/UmqDH

🌟 Today is Carers Rights Day. Every day, around 12,000 people become unpaid carers for a loved one — often without realising it or knowing what support they’re entitled to. ℹ️ This year’s theme: “Know your rights, use your rights.” ⬇️ Find info and support from Carers UK: 🔗 www.carersuk.org

🗣At Foreign Office Questions this week, I was pleased to reaffirm this Government’s commitment as a trusted partner in the global fight to eradicate Polio. ❌We will continue to strive and work for the eradication of Polio.

🎇As Halloween and Bonfire Night near, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is gearing to keep South Wales safe and reducing risks. ℹ️ This year’s message is simple: Respect our communities, environment, and fire service staff. More advice: www.southwales-fire.gov.uk

🌍 Today is United Nations Day! Founded on this day in 1945, the United Nations now unites 193 countries in promoting peace, human rights & sustainable development worldwide. 🇺🇳 🌐 Learn more: www.un.org

Today marks 59 years since the Aberfan disaster. We remember the children, teachers and residents whose lives were lost. Though the years have passed, they will never be forgotten.

🤝 Great to meet Kevin Francis, MD of Engineering Services (Bridgend) Ltd — the UK’s largest heavy engineering firm serving the recycling sector. With 57 skilled staff and a 40,000 sq ft 1882-built workshop lifting up to 120 tons, it’s fantastic to see such innovation in our constituency!

🚨Under Labour’s counter-fraud scheme, anyone who wrongly claimed pandemic support funds can voluntarily repay by year’s end. ❌Final warning letters go out soon. After December, tougher penalties kick in for those who don’t repay.

💜 Great to catch up with the Pancreatic Cancer UK team at #LabourConference. Many constituents asked me to visit — so glad I did. Their compassion, dedication & vital work supporting those affected by pancreatic cancer is truly inspiring. 👉 Get involved: pancreaticcancer.org.uk

🧠 It’s Migraine Awareness Week. ℹ️ Migraine affects 1 in 7 people in the UK, yet stigma at work can force some to reduce hours or leave their jobs. 👉 Support and information are available from the Migraine Trust: www.migrainetrust.org

🌊 Brilliant morning at Newton Beach, Porthcawl last Friday with the Marine Conservation Society, Porthcawl Wombles, Grow & Grind Café and amazing volunteers kicking off the Great British Beach Clean! #GreatBritishBeachClean

Pencoed Trailblazers kicked off today. 17 volunteers cleared 410m of paths and collected 55kg of litter. Big thanks to @chriselmoremp.bsky.social for getting stuck in, and to Pencoed Town Council for the kit. We’re back every third Saturday — all welcome. #PencoedTrailblazers #KeepWalesTidy

📢 Proud to back the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation. ✅ Ending zero-hours contracts & fire-and-rehire ✅ Day one rights to parental, paternity & bereavement leave ✅ Stronger sick pay for 1.3m low earners 🌹 Labour stands up for working people. The Tories & Reform voted against it.

The fastest-growing economy in the G7. This UK Labour Government's economic plan is working to build the foundations for our long-term prosperity.

Honoured to be appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Excited to help strengthen international relationships in challenging times. My constituents in Bridgend & Porthcawl will always be my first priority.