James Evans MS writes for the local Beacon - September Sunday, 1 September, 2024 With The Boundary Commission recently publishing their initial proposals on how Senedd constituencies will look in 2026, I wish to reiterate my opposition to these plans. I have consistently argued against them from the day they were announced by the Welsh Labour Government and voted against them at every opportunity. The Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act has instructed the Commission to... Articles
Cradoc School Protest Walk 18th January 2022 Cllr Iain McIntosh has called for people to join him on a protest walk to the Powys Council office in Brecon. This is a protest walk, from Cradoc Primary School... Local News
Fay Jones MP & James Evans MS write for the local Beacon February 2022 12th January 2022 Being elected to represent Brecon and Radnorshire remains a huge privilege for us both. ‘For me (James) ‘it gave me the opportunity to represent the area where... Local News
Fay Jones MP writes for the Powys County Times 11th January 2022 This morning I went running around Westminster before work. It was so mild I was forced to abandon my jumper. But this unseasonal weather will not last long. As... Local News
Brecon and Radnorshire MP & MS respond to cervical smear screening cut in Wales 5th January 2022 James Evans MS & Fay Jones MP have both expressed their concern over Public Health Wales decision to move routine cervical smears in Wales to 3 years from 5... Local News
Many thanks to Councillor James Evans. 4th January 2022 In response to James Evans stepping down as Councillor to Gwernyfed Ward, Brecon and Radnorshire Conservative Association would like to congratulate and thank... Local News
Solidarity with councillor who quit over Powys council's school closures 20th December 2021 Brecon and Radnorshire politicians Fay Jones MP, James Evans MS, and The Association Chairman Peter Weavers have spoken out offering their full support to Cllr... Local News
James Evans MS & Fay Jones MP support Small Business Saturday 1st December 2021 Brecon and Radnorshire MS James Evans & MP Fay Jones call to support small businesses in the approach to Christmas Small Business Saturday this year is on... Local News
Brecon Barracks Saved 25th November 2021 Brecon Barracks is saved! Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has told the House of Commons that after careful consideration the Ministry of Defence plan to retain... Local News
James Evans MS & Fay Jones MP write for the local Beacon December 2021 12th November 2021 October’s Budget saw a record £22 million Levelling Up investment from the UK Government, with Powys being successful in their submitted bids. Investment in... Local News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
