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 Politicians meet with No Farmers, No Food campaigners at Party Conference 23rd February 2024 Brecon and Radnorshire Politicians have met with No Farmers, No Food campaigners at the Conservative Party Conference in Llandudno. Ahead of the Conference... Media
Powys Residents Let Down by Council Tax Hike 22nd February 2024 In a shocking development at Thursday’s full Council meeting, the current Liberal Democrat and Labour coalition in Powys voted in favour of implementing a... Local News
Liberal Democrats proceed with charging for Blue Badge parking 22nd February 2024 Following this weeks Powys County Council and Budget meeting, Cllr Iain Mcintosh has written to Jane Dodds expressing his concern about the Liberal Democrat’s... Local News
Liberal Democrats betray trust on Blue Badge parking charges 12th February 2024 In a disappointing turn of events, Powys County Council, led by the Liberal Democrats and Labour colleagues, has revealed plans that could see the introduction... Local News
Fay Jones MP writes for the Mid Wales journal Feb 2024 6th February 2024 News that His Majesty The King is being treated for cancer will be worrying to us all. While I know we will all wish The King a very speedy recovery, the very... Local News
Brecon and Radnorshire Politicians continue to call for Air Ambulance to remain in Welshpool 2nd February 2024 Brecon and Radnor Politicians James Evans MS and Fay Jones MP have repeated calls for the Welsh Air Ambulance to remain at its current base in Welshpool... Local News
Fay Jones responds to the harsh reality of bovine TB and Welsh Government neglect 2nd February 2024 The Plight of a Welsh Farmer: The Harsh Reality of Bovine TB and Welsh Government Neglect As the Member of Parliament for Brecon and Radnorshire, I have met... Local News
“Welsh Government farming plans an ‘insult to Brecon and Radnorshire’s farmers’ say politicians 2nd February 2024 “Welsh Government farming plans an ‘insult to Brecon and Radnorshire’s farmers’ say politicians Brecon and Radnorshire’s politicians have slammed new farming... Local News
James Evans MS criticices the Welsh Government’s decision to cut the business relief rate from 75% down to 40% 1st February 2024 LABOUR’S BUSINESS RELIEF CUTS WILL SPELL THE DEATH OF WELSH BUSINESSES James Evans MS has criticised the Welsh Government’s decision to cut the business relief... Local 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
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News