Welsh Labour Member of the Senedd for Aberavon between 2011-2026
Aberavon, Wales
Joined January 2012
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David Rees retweeted
Today the Prime Minister put a positive offer on the table how UK Government and Welsh Government can work together to empower Welsh communities and drive growth in every postcode.
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“We will not agree on everything. That is the nature of devolution. But when we share common goals, it makes sense to work together. It is time politicians started focussing on problem-solving, not point scoring."
The PM’s offer to Wales: walesonline.co.uk/news/polit…
David Rees retweeted
Very grateful to Community Notes for clearing this one up!
BREAKING NEWS: £100 payment to every household in council tax bands A-D across Wales ✅
As energy bills rise, Plaid Cymru is acting to help families with the cost of living 💚
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The £100 payment for Welsh households follows UK Chancellor John Healey's Budget announcement of the policy for England, with equivalent funding provided to Wales via the Barnett formula; the Plaid Cymru-led Welsh government is passing it on.
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David Rees retweeted
Today’s Labour Budget gives the Plaid Welsh Government an extra £450 million to invest in public services. It’s welcome news for local communities across Wales.
Plaid Cymru now needs to focus on making sure this funding reaches the services that need it most.
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We’re calling on the Plaid Cymru Government to extend the £100 energy bill support announced today to households in Wales.
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Amidst a challenging global environment, this budget is about protecting your pocket and building a stronger Wales in a Stronger Britain.
We’re giving £450 million in extra spending power to the Welsh Government to fund public services like the NHS.
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David Rees retweeted
The Tories dragged their feet on clean energy, leaving us exposed to volatile international fossil fuel markets.
This @UKLabour Government has launched a £2bn North Sea Energy Wealth Fund to ensure fossil fuel revenues directly fund our clean energy transition.
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The latest figures show the total number of NHS waits has risen to its highest level in 10 months.
Patients need action and a Plaid government focused on getting waiting lists down. The NHS must come first.
David Rees retweeted
Striking how fast Reform went from free-press defenders to calling for the arrest of journalists who investigate it.
Its move to the populist-authoritarian model is unlikely to do much for its poll rating.
STATEMENT:
Reform UK has reported ITV, its board, and its undercover reporters to the police.
Some of the crimes carry up to 10 years in prison.
They forged a passport.
They directly interfered in elections and almost certainly altered the results. Being paid to “canvass” for Reform in crucial wards we lost by a few dozen votes.
They lied to a veteran about their service and left him “violated”.
This is unprecedented.
The police are now involved.
Scrutiny of political parties is one thing.
But anyone breaking the law to try and ruin the lives of Reform’s staff, members or volunteers will be reported to the police and pursued relentlessly in the courts.
Here’s what happened 👇
David Rees retweeted
Today, 60 years on from the tragedy in Aberfan, we're remembering all those who lost their lives.
ALT A dimly lit image shows an old clock face. Over the clock, text reads "Cofiwch Aberfan 21/10/66."
David Rees retweeted
Today marks 60 years since the Aberfan Disaster, one of the darkest days in our history.
The tragedy, which cut short so many lives, remains etched in the memory of our nation. We remember the 144 who died and pay tribute to a community of such strength and resilience.
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Today, on Show Racism The Red Card Day, we’re reminded that racism has no place in our society - not in sport, not in our communities and not in Wales.
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You cannot root out a rotten apple when the whole barrel is gone.
This week revealed what we already know.
Reform are rotten to the core and they cannot be trusted in Wales nor the UK.
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Welsh Labour is a responsible opposition. That’s why children with additional learning needs will now receive £60 million in additional funding this year from the Welsh Government.
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The racist language exposed by ITV has no place in Welsh politics.
Reform UK must explain how Martin Roberts was selected as a candidate and given a taxpayer-funded Senedd role.
Wales deserves answers. Another “bad apple” excuse won’t cut it. itv.com/watch/news/undercove…
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Strong but appropriate from Mike Pence the former Vice-President to Donald Trump…
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Good to see this from @WelshLabour Unbelievable that Plaid voted it down.
Yesterday in the Senedd, Welsh Labour voted to protect all four of Wales’ professional rugby regions.
With the future of Welsh regional rugby at stake, we backed a motion calling for all four teams to be retained.
But Plaid Cymru voted it down. The motion failed.
Our rugby regions are an important part of Welsh sporting life, supporting local communities, developing talent and inspiring the next generation of players.
Welsh Labour will always stand up for Welsh rugby. 🏉🌹
