British Labour MP for Aberafan Maesteg since 2015; Minister of State for Care since 2024
Prime minister has announced an 850 million VAT cut on household electricity bills from October, funded by scrapping the Digital ID programme. The move is part of a broader plan to ease the cost of living, with ministers pledging to pass savings through to consumers as cabinet reshuffles unfold.
Wildfires across Wales and parts of Britain have prompted emergency alerts and military assistance. Fire crews are battling multiple blazes, evacuations continue, and authorities urge the public to avoid actions that could spark fires. Prime Minister Burnham has urged serious adherence to the alert.
BBC reports that actor Michael Sheen has pressed MPs to back a national PCB testing and cleanup programme after tests showed elevated contamination at sites linked to Monsanto. The Welsh government calls contaminated land a key priority, amid questions over who should fund testing and cleanup. The Welsh Affairs Committee is also hearing from researchers and journalists who documented findings.
The 60th anniversary of Aberfan’s 1966 disaster is marked as leaders pledge ongoing coal-tip safety measures. Survivors recount the day, and authorities acknowledge shortcomings while funding and programs are expanded to prevent repeats. A national remembrance program includes exhibitions, performances, and new archives.