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
Brecon and Radnorshire host Tom Tugendhat MP 10th November 2021 We were thrilled that Tom Tugendhat MP, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, agreed to speak at a dinner at the Baskerville Arms, Clyro, on Friday November... Local News
Cllr Iain Mcintosh behind poppy appeal in Brecon and surrounding area 7th November 2021 Brecon businessman and local Councillor Iain McIntosh is once more behind a plan to decorate the town with huge poppies in the run-up to Remembrance Day... Local News
Stand for Council 2nd November 2021 With the Powys council elections next year we are looking for community champions to stand at the elections in May 2022. If you are interested in standing... Local News
Bonfire & fireworks social 16th October 2021 It was super to be back with friends for our first social actual event of 2021! Hot dogs, Brownies and coffee with plenty of chat! Local News
Fay Jones MP & James Evans MS write for the local Beacon November 2021 12th October 2021 Events are now, thankfully, back on the agenda in Brecon and Radnorshire and it has been a pleasure to visit many of them. As well as some longstanding fixtures... Local News
Cllr Iain Mcintosh supports speeding campaign 5th October 2021 Cllr McIntosh, who represents Yscir ward has joined villagers who live along a dangerous stretch of road between Brecon and Sennybridge to campaign for a safer... Local News
Fay Jones MP writes for Powys County Times 10th September 2021 This year appears to have been the summer that never was. Apart from the odd few days of sunshine, the barbecue summer we were promised never materialised... Local News
Welsh Government snubs Brecon and Radnor politicians on water quality 27th August 2021 Requests for a meeting to discuss the health of the River Wye and the River Usk from Brecon and Radnorshire’s Member of Parliament and Member of the Senedd have... Local News
Fay Jones MP writes for local Beacon September 2021 10th August 2021 Summer Recess has been a joy to me as I’m doing the favourite part of my job – being out and about in the constituency. This summer, I’ve been running pop up... Local News
4 Ways this Government is Supporting Businesses this Winter 6th November 2020 Throughout this pandemic, our priority has been clear: to protect lives and livelihoods. The Government’s announcements today will support businesses this... National News
The Prime Minister's COVID-19 Update in Full 5th November 2020 The Prime Minister spoke to the public on the first day of lockdown on our plans to tackle the coronavirus. Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. National News
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The Prime Minister's Statement on Coronavirus in Full 2nd November 2020 Read the Prime Minister's statement today on coronavirus in full. National News
New National Restrictions in England - Stay at Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. 1st November 2020 The second coronavirus peak that we have seen around the world has shown us all that we are going to be dealing with the coronavirus for the long-term. National News
An update from the Prime Minister on our fight against coronavirus 31st October 2020 The Prime Minister has updated the country on our next steps in the fight against coronavirus. National News