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Last week saw the UK Chancellor make his autumn statement alongside the Office of Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) economic forecast. Some of the headlines seemed to suggest welcome ‘tax cuts’, but in reality the tax changes announced by the Chancellor mean the tax burden is now the highest since the Second…

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The week just gone was another busy one, both here at home and back down in Cardiff Bay. It was my monthly turn to take questions in the Senedd Siambr as part of the social justice portfolio and there were lots of important points and questions raised, from support for…

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Regular readers to this column will be aware that I’ve been following Network Rail’s plans to upgrade Flint station, installing a new footbridge with lifts. The development will allow all passengers – especially those with limited mobility, carrying heavy luggage or with pushchairs – to have a step-free, accessible route…

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After last week’s Half Term recess, it’s back to business at the Senedd. This week mark’s the annual period of remembrance, where we reflect, remember and recognise those who have served, those who continue to serve and those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our communities and our country.…

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It’s recess in the Senedd this week and half term for schools and colleges and many Flintshire families will be keen to get out and about, so it’s worth mentioning that kids under 16 travel for free during off-peak times on Transport for Wales trains this week. It’s also the…

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On Saturday, women took over the Senedd as part of the We Belong Here: Women’s Takeover of the Senedd initiative, designed to encourage the next generation of women in politics. The event was organised by Women’s Equality Network (WEN) Wales and Elect Her and the aim is to bring together…

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Last week, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) opened a period of engagement with residents, businesses and communities over plans to create a north east Wales national park, based on the existing Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This would be the fourth national park for Wales…

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There’s now less than a month to go before the single-use plastics ban is introduced in Wales. In December 2022, Wales made history by becoming the first part of the UK to legislate against a thorough list of single-use plastics when the Senedd approved legislation to ban selling unnecessary, disposable…

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Last week I held my Democracy in Action Day for schools from across Flintshire with my colleague Jack Sargeant MS at the Deeside Sixth centre in Connah’s Quay. The Democracy Day event brought young people together to have their say about what they want to see in their community, schools,…

My Leader Live column

Last week, pupils from Year 5 at Ysgol Bryn Coch in Mold visited the Senedd and it was lovely to be able to welcome them and have the chance to chat to them about the issues they care about. While there, they also took part in their own debate and…

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