A new law could help Gwent Police tackle antisocial behaviour in natural beauty spots like Nant Gwyddon, the local MP has said. The Crime and Policing Bill, introduced to Parliament by the Labour Government, is expected to become law after being backed by a majority of MPs on 10 March.…

On the sixth anniversary of my first election to Parliament, I had the honour of opening our beautiful new constituency office in Newbridge. Cutting the red ribbon besides me were Don Touhig and Sam Flynn, representing both parts of the constituency, each having played an historic part in the Labour…

Police understanding of the dangerous dogs issue is inconsistent and incomplete. Freedom of Information requests submitted to the police in Wales suggest dog control incidents have become increasingly common in recent years.  But the data is inconsistent, with different recording methods across forces.   The data also begins in different years,…

If you could propose a law in Parliament, what would it be? In recent months, the Government has introduced laws to bolster workers’ rights, punish polluting water companies and protect our high streets from antisocial behaviour. Recently, I supported the Crime and Policing Bill, which includes a swathe of measures…

It was a privilege to celebrate St David’s Day in Wales and Westminster as we reflected on the history of our nation and consider the opportunities for change. I opened a special St David’s Day debate in the Chamber by summarising the work of the Welsh Affairs Committee since I…

This month we hosted a special meeting of four authorities with responsibility for flooding in Islwyn. I visited Crumlin with Councillor Carl Thomas following the immense damage of Storm Bert and later Pandy Park to meet Crosskeys RFC secretary Angie Prangell. Residents know better than anyone: these issues are not…