Wealth taxes not benefits cuts
Reported cuts to benefits are extremely concerning. We absolutely should not be removing benefits that…
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Ysgol Robert Owen allegations deserve an independent investigation
I have been campaigning for an independent investigation into allegations of severe and sustained bullying…
Parliamentary advocacy group for Air Ambulances back off the ground
I recently chaired the inaugural meeting of the relaunched All-Party Parliamentary Group on Air Ambulances…
A day in the life of a constituency MP
With Parliament back in session after recess last week, I wanted to share what a…
Interview with BBC Wales Today
On Tuesday, 18 February 2025, I appeared on BBC Wales Today to speak about the…
Landline switchover: check with your provider whether you might be affected
By 2027, the UK’s analogue landline infrastructure will go digital and some devices will stop…
My speech on Agricultural Property Relief
On Tuesday, 28 January 2025, I called on the Government to raise the threshold for…
The Climate and Nature Bill
Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr is one of the most rural constituencies in Wales. Our beautiful countryside…
Food security is national security – article in the County Times
This article was originally published in the County Times, 7 December 2024, and can be…
Ending violence against women and girls
On Wednesday, 27 November 2024, I contributed to a Westminster Hall debate on ending violence…
Supporting farmers in Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr
This page was initially published on 21 November 2024, and updated to include more recent…
My speech on Labour’s first Budget in 14 years
It is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Southend West and…
National Park Proposal – Share Your Thoughts
The Welsh Government’s 2021 Programme for Government committed to creating a new National Park spanning…
Budget shows that government is back on the side of working people
This Budget shows that the government is firmly on the side of working people –…
Cost of Living Survey
The cost of living has risen massively over the past few years and many people…
Building flood resilience in Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr
This article was originally published in MyWelshpool and MyNewtown, here and here respectively, 24 October…
Statement on Llanbrynmair/Talerddig train collision
Incredibly tragic news from Llanbrynmair this morning as one fatality has been confirmed overnight. My…
Living in a rural area should not preclude you from local access to healthcare
This article was originally published in the County Times, 19 October 2024, and can be…
Steve Witherden MP elected to the Welsh Affairs Select Committee
Steve Witherden MP has been elected to the Welsh Affairs Select Committee this week, which…
Gaza and humanitarian aid – Westminster Hall debate
On Thursday 10 October, I spoke in a Westminster Hall debate on Gaza and humanitarian…
Labour’s Plan to Make Work Pay
Steve Witherden MP talks about the need to implement the Employment Rights Bill in full…