🥇 Huge congratulations to Bridgend's own Aled Davies on winning Commonwealth Games gold in the men's para discus! 👏 Another outstanding achievement in a remarkable career. 🏆 Congratulations, Aled! 💙 🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/articles/cvgx89g9e3ro

Honoured to be reappointed as a Minister at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Proud of the partnerships we’ve built across Latin America & the Caribbean, the UN and Commonwealth, supporting human rights, women and girls, and our shared values. Looking forward to supporting Ed Miliband.

🏡 Helping people stay independent at home can be life-changing. 👏 It was a pleasure to join Bridgend County Care & Repair recently as they opened their new offices on Coychurch Road. Their team offers practical support, home adaptations and mobility equipment. ℹ️ Read more: www.chriselmore.wales

💜 Cancer affects far too many families, including my own. It was a privilege to meet Cancer Research UK’s South Wales Ambassador, Jane Chappelle, and hear about efforts to boost research and access to trials. Proud to support their vital work. #CancerResearchUK @cancerresearchuk.org

The first duty of any government is to keep the country safe. That’s why we’re providing record investment, increasing defence spending to nearly £80 billion by 2029.

❤️ I was honoured to attend the Jo Cox Great Parliamentary Get Together at Speaker's House following Prime Minister's Questions today. A moving moment to remember my friend, Jo Cox, and celebrate her values of kindness, community and bringing people together. Her legacy continues to inspire so many.

🖐️ 5 things the UK Labour Government delivered this week for Wales, including investment and changes that will also benefit communities here across Bridgend & Porthcawl. ▶️ 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡-𝐮𝐩.

Today, we commemorate 82 years since the Normandy landings, beginning the liberation of Western Europe. We honour the bravery and sacrifice of all those who fought and defeated fascism. We will remember them.

ℹ️ NEWS: ONS data shows UK net migration has fallen by 82% in three years. ✅ Progress towards a balanced system while continuing to welcome those who come legally and contribute. 📉 Asylum backlog ⬇️ Asylum Hotels ⬇ ➡️ More to do, but clear progress.

🚨 Support for drivers, farmers & hauliers 🚨 ⛽ The UK Labour Government has extended the 5p fuel duty cut until the end of the year. 🚜 Red diesel duty is also being reduced to support farmers and hauliers facing rising costs. 👉 questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...

📉 Inflation has fallen to 2.8%, according to the latest ONS figures. 💷 Support introduced in the last Budget — including £150 off household bills — is helping ease pressure on working people and families. 🌹 Another sign Labour’s Plan for Change is delivering. 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c5...

🚆 The UK Labour Government is fixing our railways. GWR moves into public ownership on 13 Dec 2026 as part of Great British Railways. ✅ No disruption ✅ Better reliability ✅ Simpler fares ✅ Run in the public interest 🛤️ Putting passengers first. 🔗 gov.uk/guidance/great-british-railways

Today is International Nurses Day — thank you to nurses across Bridgend & Porthcawl, Wales and the UK for the extraordinary care, compassion and dedication you show every day. From hospitals to schools and care homes, your work changes lives and is hugely appreciated. 💙🏥

📣 Get involved in UK Parliament Week (23–29 Nov)! 🏫 Schools & youth groups across Bridgend & Porthcawl are invited to take part. 📊 Last year reached 2.7m young people & 8,000 schools. 🎒 Sign up for a free resource pack: www.ukparliamentweek.org/en/sign-up/

🤝 Lovely to meet Bridgend & Porthcawl constituents Mia Ward and her grandfather Peter Hart at Westminster Hall today after the final PMQs of this Parliament session. 🏛️ Planning a trip to London? Tour Parliament and visit the Commons gallery. ℹ️ www.parliament.uk/visiting/visiting-and-tours

🕯️ International Workers' Memorial Day honours those killed by unsafe workplaces. In the UK, 50,000 die yearly from work causes. Labour's New Deal: bans zero-hours, ends fire & rehire, day-one unfair dismissal, stronger unions. Safe work: a right; safer workplaces matter. #IWMD26

💉 It’s World Immunisation Week (24–30 Apr). Vaccines protect every generation, preventing 30+ diseases and saving 150M+ lives. From newborns to older adults, they keep communities safe. Find more: www.phw.nhs.wales/topics/immunisation-and-vaccines #WorldImmunisationWeek #VaccinesWork

❌ Eradicating polio remains a Government priority—there’s more to do for a polio-free world. 🗣️ Reaffirmed support at Foreign Office Questions: funding continues to Dec 2026, then via WHO with £248m through 2028. ✅ We remain unwavering in ending polio worldwide.

ℹ️ The state pension will increase this week by up to £575, supporting 12 million pensioners across the country. 📈 Workers. Young families. Older people. The UK Labour Government is backing all of them. ℹ️ Find full info here: shorturl.at/JU6vX

📢 From this week, new employment rights laws bring major workplace reforms: ✅ Day-one parental & bereavement leave ✅ Stronger sick pay & job security ✅ Protections from unfair dismissal & zero-hours abuse ℹ️ www.business.gov.uk/campaign/employment-changes/

Wishing you a blessed Good Friday.

📢 From today, some BIG changes introduced by the UK Labour Government start to kick in — delivering real help with the cost of living and putting money back in people’s pockets.

💜 Today is Purple Day—raising awareness of epilepsy and standing with everyone affected. Too many people still face stigma. Today is about building understanding and to remind people they’re not alone. 📘 More info and advice: epilepsysociety.org.uk & epilepsy.org.uk

📢 Public Health Wales Update – Meningitis Advice No meningitis cases reported in Wales, but stay alert after cases in Kent. ⚠️ Know symptoms and act fast—seek urgent help if someone becomes suddenly unwell. 🛡️ Stay informed. 🔗 www.phw.nhs.wales

🌹 This Labour Government is repairing 14 years of Conservative damage, creating the opportunities young people missed. 📈 Rebuilding the economy for stability and growth. 📢 Focusing on youth: jobs, apprenticeships, and long-term careers. ℹ️ 👉 shorturl.at/vs4EO

Celebrating the strength and diversity of our Commonwealth family. This year’s theme - Unlocking opportunities together - captures our shared drive to boost growth, empower young people, and tackle global challenges side by side. Happy #CommonwealthDay!

📚 Happy World Book Day! 📖 What was your favourite childhood book? What are your children’s favourites? 🌍 World Book Day celebrates the joy of reading for fun and helps children from all backgrounds choose and own a book of their own. 🔗 Learn more and find £1 book tokens: www.worldbookday.com

🚨 Journalists in war zones are our eyes and ears, risking their lives to report from the frontlines of atrocities. 🗣️ Their safety is paramount. We’ll keep doing all we can to protect them and support their vital work in the world’s most dangerous places.

📢Middle East Travel Update: 🚨The situation continues to change at a rapid pace therefore I urge any and all affected constituents to continue monitoring the official FCDO travel updates link: www.gov.uk/government/n...