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March 25 2026, 8:00 AM

Cost of Living Network

I held the latest meeting of the Cost of Living Network in Treforest last Friday. 

A special thanks to Mandy from Pontypridd Foodbank, Steffan from The Bevan Foundation, Michelle from Coalfields Regeneration Trust - Wales, Ben from National Energy Action and Karen from Citizens Advice Rhondda Cynon Taf for their presentations.

 

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March 24 2026, 4:00 PM

Celebrating 75 years of Welsh Medium Education

Last week in the Senedd, I had an opportunity to make a statement at the Senedd to celebrate 75 years of Welsh medium education in the Rhondda. This followed a wonderful and important evening a week ago at the Rhondda Heritage Park Hotel, celebrating and showcasing all that has been achieved, including the great many pupils who have benefited over the decades.
It’s important we remember how far we have come but also, that much more needs to be done. I pay tribute to everyone who has played their part over the decades and who continue to campaign to this day.
You can read my full statement here  
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March 24 2026, 2:00 PM

The Future of Music in Wales

Last Thursday, I had the honour of attending AMPLIFY – Where Music Speaks Truth at the Pierhead in Cardiff Bay.
It was a really important and inspiring event, focused on the future of music in Wales with a particular emphasis on access, equity, representation and meaningful, long-term change. Lots of ideas that the next Welsh Government need to act on - I hope Plaid Cymru will be in a position to do so alongside all that were present at the event, and all those who couldn't be there, but work in this crucially important sector.
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March 24 2026, 12:21 PM

Aberdare Community School

I had great conversations with pupils at Aberdare Community School earlier this month, discussing all sorts of issues ranging from AI to vaping, and free school meals to how school uniforms should be more affordable.

It’s so encouraging hearing our school pupils having informed and lively discussions about the things that matter to them and their awareness of what the Senedd and Welsh Government can do to change lives for the better.   

Thanks for the warm welcome and for sharing your views with me on so many different topics.

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March 12 2026, 3:04 PM

Health Survey For Glyncoch Residents

Health Survey

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March 06 2026, 3:21 PM

Colleges Week

On Monday, I joined Jonathan Morgan and Rachel Edmonds‑Naish at Coleg y Cymoedd’s Nantgarw Campus to celebrate Colleges Week.
I loved visiting their Creative Industries faculty, joining costume makers as they put the finishing touches to their latest designs. I also had the chance to speak with law students about the next Senedd election, their aspirations for the future, and the importance of political participation.
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March 06 2026, 3:01 PM

Protecting our Rivers and Communities

It was great to be at the WWF Cymru, Wildlife Trust Wales, Afonydd Cymru and Soil Association roundtable at the Plaid Cymru Conference to discuss solutions to freshwater pollution across Wales and protecting communities from flooding. 
Climate change provides a real and present danger, to so many communities, not least the residents of Clydach Terrace in my region as the first climate refugees in the UK.
Wales needs action now, with proactive investment, including nature-based solutions and collaboration across sectors, but involving people first and foremost in the solutions with an individual approach from river to river.
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March 06 2026, 2:58 PM

The Power of Sport

I had an inspiring panel discussion with the Football Association of Wales on the Conference stage earlier about investment in football and the resources needed not only to improve access to the sport but also the wellbeing and resilience that come from it for our communities, including better health, education, and economic growth.
Sport can be transformative, but investment is needed in facilities in every community so that everyone, from all backgrounds and ages, have access to the sport of their choice and the real wellbeing benefits that come from it.
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February 25 2026, 5:28 PM

MND Society Manifesto Launch

It was a pleasure to attend the launch of the MND Society’s Manifesto for Wales today in Cardiff. 

Their Manifesto is very clear in what it’s asking of the Welsh Government, the NHS and Local Government to undertake to ensure equitable service provision across Wales — including timely and appropriate adapted housing; adequate financial support for carers; and championing high‑quality, collaborative research.

 

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February 25 2026, 3:06 PM

Surfers Against Sewage

It was a pleasure to meet with Amber Keegan and campaigners from Surfers Against Sewage at the Senedd this week for the launch of their Senedd manifesto and to chat about long term solutions for water quality, promoting public health and wellbeing and addressing sewage discharge.

I’m acutely aware of the impact that waste and sewage pollution has in my own region, especially in times of flooding.

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