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Happy Vaisakhi to everyone celebrating in Merthyr Tydfil, Aberdare, and around the world.

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💛 World Autism Awareness Day 2026

This year’s theme, “Autism and Humanity: Every Life Has Meaning,” encourages us to recognise the dignity and value of autistic people and to build communities where everyone feels understood.

To find out more or get involved, visit 👇
www.autism.org.uk

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🐾 Good news for pet owners! Vet prescription fees will soon be capped at £21!

Vets will also have to clearly show their prices, & any treatment over £500 must come with a written estimate (including follow‑up care). Practices will need to state whether they’re independent or part of a larger chain.

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating here in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare, and to Muslim communities worldwide.

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🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone celebrating in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare, and around the world! 🍀

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This Labour government is getting young people back into jobs and apprenticeships.

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💚 World Kidney Day 2026

This year’s theme, Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet highlights how our health and the environment are closely connected.

Find out more about kidney health and this year’s campaign here 👇
www.worldkidneyday.org
#WorldKidneyDay

⛽ As I’ve repeatedly raised the unfair fuel prices across Merthyr Tydfil in Parliament, I strongly welcome the Chancellor’s clear message today that this government will not tolerate price gouging.

This is exactly the action our community needs.

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🕯️ Covid Reflection Day reminds us to pause, remember those we lost, and honour the strength and kindness that carried our communities through.

Thinking of everyone affected today in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare, and across the world 💛

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Here's three things that Labour's Plan for Change has delivered in Wales this week 👇

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Today marks four years since Russia launched its full‑scale invasion of Ukraine.

The courage and determination of the Ukrainian people remains an inspiration to us all, and this Labour government continues to stand with them.

Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

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New Government action will make sure every platform plays by the rules when it comes to children’s safety online.

No free passes. No excuses. Read more ⤵

www.gov.uk/government/n...

The battle for Britain in the years ahead is between a modern, diverse Britain led by Labour or a dark, divisive Britain under Reform.

All of us in the Labour Party must get behind the Prime Minister, rise to the challenge and deliver a richer, fairer and stronger future.

Here’s what our two Labour Governments delivered for Wales this week 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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This is another disappointment for the town centre.

We’ll be writing to Santander, but there are other building societies and banks in the town, and we encourage people to support companies who support our communities.

www.currentaccountswitch.co.uk

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Today we remember the six million Jews, and all victims of the Holocaust and genocides around the world. May their memory guide us as we continue to challenge hatred.

We will remember them.

⛽️ The petrol pump rip-off continues in Merthyr Tydfil.

I’m meeting Asda bosses in Parliament next week to discuss this, and I’ll keep you updated.

This is the difference a UK Labour Government makes 👇

I spoke to @bethrigby.bsky.social in Manchester recently about how the cost of living is the most important issue for my residents. Tackling it is what we need to all focus on.

Full interview here 👇🏻

youtu.be/tmKE6HX4C-w?...

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NEW: Labour has launched the Warm Homes Plan, the biggest ever investment in home upgrades in history.

Lifting families out of fuel poverty, tackling the affordability crisis, and delivering new rights for tenants.

A long‑term plan to deliver clean power upgrades that cut bills for good.

The Prime Minister struck exactly the right tone this morning.

Resolute in his support for Greenland. Clear in his opposition to tariffs and determined to continue to work closely with European and NATO allies.

“Robert Jenrick is the man who as Immigration Minister oversaw the open borders experiment that led to the biggest increase in illegal immigration in our country”

Labour's Steve Reed reacts to Robert Jenrick's decision to defect from the Conservatives to Reform UK

Work and Pensions Secretary
Pat McFadden dismisses claims by Nigel Farage that local council elections delay makes Britain “a banana republic” saying “this is about local government reorganisation”

Labour is the only party serious about delivering clean energy in Wales ⚡️

Plaid Cymru oppose the infrastructure and Reform UK want to scrap the whole thing 🙄

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No one should lose pay just because they’re ill.

From April, Labour is delivering sick pay from day one, ending the three-day wait and making sure everyone gets support when they need it.

Labour is delivering for working people in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare, and across the UK.

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From April, 32,000 more dads per year will be able to access Paternity Leave immediately, as a mother would with maternity leave.

✅ Day one rights confirmed for parental leave
✅ Bereaved partners to gain new rights to paternity leave

Labour is giving working families the security they deserve.

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🏠 📉 With six interest‑rate cuts since Labour came into office, families in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare are now saving almost £1,400 on their mortgage.

Labour is putting money back into people’s pockets and building a fairer, more secure future for our communities.

12-16 January Monday - from 2.30pm • Committee of the whole House: • Finance (No.2) Bill (Day One) Tuesday - from 11.30am • Committee of the whole House: - Finance (No.2) Bill (Day Two) Wednesday - from 11.30am • Remaining stages of the Public
 Office (Accountability) Bill Thursday - from 9.30am: • Subjects determined by the 
Backbench Business Committee: - General debate on New
 Towns - General debate on financial support for small businesses and individuals during the covid-19 pandemic Friday- the House will not be sitting.

What's on in the House of Commons this week? 👇
www.parliament.uk/business/new...

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Today is #WhiteRibbonDay. This year’s theme: #WeSpeakUp – because silence is never an option.

Ignoring harmful behaviour lets abuse thrive. Speak up. Set the example.

🗣 Take the pledge: “I pledge never to commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women.”