Torfaen Politicians’ Joint Letter In Support of EU Remain Campaign
Nick Thomas-Symonds MP and Lynne Neagle AM Working together for Torfaen nick.thomassymonds.mp@parliament.uk 01495 740498 lynne.neagle@assembly.wales 01495 740022 Dear local residents, As we know many local people have questions about the … Continue reading
Over £11,000 Raised By Cllr Mandy Owen During Her Year As Mayor
Former Mayor of Torfaen, Councillor Mandy Owen raised more than £11,000 for charity during her Mayoral year 2014/15. Fundraising activities such as a film screening, charity evenings, and a music … Continue reading
Four Reasons to Vote REMAIN on June 23rd – Cllr Jessica Powell
There are a million more women than men eligible to vote in the upcoming EU referendum. At the Torfaen Labour Women’s AGM on Saturday 11th June we discussed the ways … Continue reading
Torfaen MP: Vote Leave are spinning a dangerous fantasy to the people of Wales
Speaking in a parliamentary debate on 16th June on the economic benefits of remaining in the EU, Torfaen MP Nick Thomas-Symonds slammed the latest claims from Vote Leave that they … Continue reading
Women’s Forum AGM
On Saturday the 11th June, Torfaen Labour Women’s Forum met for our AGM, where we nominated and unanimously voted for our Officers. The result: Chair/Treasurer –Kelly Preston Secretary – Caroline Powell … Continue reading
Torfaen Labour Politicians Firmly Behind The EU “Remain” Campaign
Torfaen Labour’s Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, Lynne Neagle AM and Cllr Anthony Hunt all firmly put their case for the UK to remain in the EU, in a series of “60 … Continue reading
Shadow Employment Minister opens new £80k Bridgend operation
Labour Shadow Minister for Employment and MP for Torfaen, Nick Thomas-Symonds, along with Chris Elmore, MP for Ogmore, today opened a new distribution and training facility that will benefit both … Continue reading
Local MP Nick Thomas-Symonds pledges support to help create Carer Friendly Communities in Torfaen for Carers Week 2016
Nick Thomas-Symonds MP today pledged his support to carers across Torfaen as part of the national Carers Week 2016 awareness campaign, which runs from 6-12th June. There are 6.5 million … Continue reading
Torfaen MP pledges support to ‘Dying Matters’ campaign
Nick Thomas-Symonds has assisted the launch of My Perfect Send Off at a Parliamentary event with other MPs and Peers. The campaign is led by SunLife and the Dying Matters … Continue reading
Local MP attends celebrity-backed event to encourage more people to sign the UK stem cell register
Nick Thomas-Symonds MP is today urging his constituents to back a campaign to boost the number of stem cell and bone marrow donors. Nick Thomas-Symonds, the Labour MP for Torfaen, … Continue reading
Torfaen MP pledges support for maternity rights
Nick Thomas-Symonds MP has pledged to support the PowertotheBump campaign in a drive to help stamp our maternity discrimination. A shocking 10% of mothers under 25 reported they left their … Continue reading
Torfaen MP adds his name to kidney cancer awareness pledge
Torfaen MP Nick Thomas-Symonds has signed a pledge to raise awareness of kidney cancer at a parliamentary event this week. This follows news that 232 new cases of the disease … Continue reading
Torfaen MP champions Mental Health Awareness Week following release of shocking statistics
Nick Thomas-Symonds has attended Torfaen Mind’s Wellbeing Centre relaunch to announce his support for Mental Health Awareness Week after learning that nearly half of UK adults regret not investing more … Continue reading
Local MP goes purple for World IBD Day
Nick Thomas-Symonds MP ‘went purple’ yesterday in support of those suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Crohn’s and Colitis UK challenged members of the public to ‘go purple’ on World IBD … Continue reading
Torfaen MP visits employment support centre
Torfaen MP Nick Thomas-Symonds has visited the Jubilee Centre in Pontypool and met staff at Working Links and Torfaen Training. The Shadow Employment Minister praised their dedication and commitment. Working … Continue reading
Nick Thomas-Symonds calls on Government to make Universal Credit work for children
Torfaen MP Nick Thomas-Symonds has called on the Tories to reverse their cuts to Universal Credit, as they are set to drive children in to poverty. Speaking during a parliamentary … Continue reading
Lynne Neagle Re-Elected as Assembly Member for Torfaen
Welsh Labour’s Lynne Neagle secured a decisive victory in the 2016 National Assembly elections, with an impressive 42.4% of the vote.. Lynne has been the AM for Torfaen since the … Continue reading
Vote Lynne Neagle & Welsh Labour!
You have 3 votes on 5th May. Please vote for your Labour candidates on each paper: Constituency: Vote for “Lynne Neagle“ Regional: Vote for “Labour“ Gwent Police & Crime Commissioner: … Continue reading