Your MP writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 Back in 2017, I started raising concerns about the way in which ideology was trumping common sense when it came to issues around people identifying as transgender. I suggested it was wrong to allow biological males with male bodies to register themselves as female and have full right of access to areas where women expect privacy – including women’s hospital wards, women’s changing rooms and women... Opinions
Your MP writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 13th March 2024 The UK Conservative Government is focused on taking the long-term decisions to strengthen Wales. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered a Budget that puts more... Opinions
New recycling rules impractical for businesses 12th March 2024 Controversial new recycling rules are impractical and will hit businesses across Monmouthshire with significant costs, an MP has warned. From 6 April, workplace... Local News
No quick solution for repairs after A40 landslip 11th March 2024 There is no quick solution for repairs after the A40 landslip near Monmouth, the town’s MP has been told. At a meeting on Friday (8 March), David Davies heard... Local News
Ultrafast opportunity for Tredunnock residents 7th March 2024 A rural Monmouthshire village has the opportunity to boost homes and businesses with ultrafast full fibre broadband. Openreach has announced the latest set of... Local News
Your MP writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 6th March 2024 Paramedics and technicians in Monmouth are continuing to operate out of a leaking portacabin while the neglected former ambulance station falls into a further... Opinions
Welsh Government adds to Monmouth traffic woes as A40 resurfacing starts 5th March 2024 Wales' transport minister has been asked to reveal what discussions were held with Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and Monmouthshire County Council prior to resurfacing... Local News
Welsh Government "cannot see wood for trees" on farming plans 4th March 2024 Welsh ministers are ordering farmers to set aside 10 per cent of their land for permanent tree planting, yet 850,000 tonnes of trees are chopped down each year... Local News
Your MP writes for the Abergavenny Chronicle and Monmouthshire Beacon 28th February 2024 I remain extremely concerned by the Labour Welsh Government’s treatment of farmers and the unworkable proposals to take 20 per cent of their land out of... Opinions
Traders "hung out to dry" by free parking refusal 26th February 2024 Traders in Monmouth have been “hung out to dry” by a council’s refusal to introduce free parking while the “perfect storm” of water network upgrades and... Local News