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It was a privilege to support Flint Pride – my Leader Live column

As many readers will already know, June is Pride Month – traditionally a period to reflect upon how far we have come on LGBTQ+ equality, to celebrate inclusive communities and to commit to continuing to create a country where we all feel welcome, safe and supported. Pride Month sees events…

At last a General Election – my Leader Live column

Last week saw the Prime Minister finally name the date for a General Election and on July 4 and we will finally have the opportunity to choose change at Number 10. In our new-look constituency of Clwyd East, Becky Gittins is our Welsh Labour candidate and I know she will…

New Post Office services and a boost for transport – my Leader Live column

As Leader readers will no doubt understand, the last week has been a difficult time for me and my family. I am grateful for the many messages of support from people – of all political leanings – and I’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone…

Mental Health Awareness Week and online help for older residents – my Leader Live column

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week – an opportunity to come together to focus on improving our mental health. The week aims to tackle stigma and help people to understand and prioritise theirs and others’ mental health. Last Friday I visited KIM Inspire in Holywell, a community mental health…

PCC election results and 25 years of devolution

This week we have been commemorating 25 years of devolution in Wales. Devolution symbolised a new chapter for the politics and the people of this country. With devolution has come greater autonomy and a stronger voice. Over a quarter of a century, Wales has led the way in so…

N Wales transport investment and 20mph – my Leader Live column

It’s been a busy week at the Senedd and there are a few things that readers in North Wales will be interested to hear about. Firstly, the Welsh Government announced that £20.8million will be invested in transport projects across North Wales to improve public transport and encourage economic growth, which…

School visits and fundraising for Flint Pride – my Leader Live column

It was great to have a visit last week from Year 5 pupils from Ysgol Glanrafon in Mold and Ysgol Terrig in Treuddyn in the Senedd – the students had an overnight stay in Cardiff before taking a tour of the Parliament building and learning more about what we, as…

Back to the Senedd after the Easter break and my new government role – my Leader Live column

As the Senedd returns this week following the Easter recess, it’s back to day-to-day business and I’ve made a start on getting to grips with my new brief as Minister for Social Partnership. It’s a large and varied role in the Welsh Government which takes in so many things I’m…

From street surgeries to sustainable farming, reflecting on a productive week – my Leader Live column

The Senedd Easter recess means a welcome opportunity to have more time to get out and about locally and last week was no exception. Now that spring is upon us once again – although we would be forgiven for it not feeling like it, given the wet and windy weather…

My Leader Live column

Although Easter weekend has just passed and the school holidays are still in full flow, it’s worth reminding readers that there is still time to check eligibility for support from the Welsh Government’s School Essentials Grant. This grant is to help with costs, such as school uniform, shoes, bags, sports…

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