Reward Our Frontline Workers and Invest in the Rhondda Says Leanne During Conference Speech
The Member of the Senedd for the Rhondda has said all frontline workers deserve “decent financial recognition” for their hard work during the coronavirus pandemic.
Kids in Wales Finally Get a Free Internet Scheme After Pressure from Leanne Wood
The Rhondda Member of the Senedd has welcome a scheme in Wales to provide internet access to the homes of Welsh school children currently without this vital service.
Labour School Meal Provision A ‘National Disgrace’ – Leanne
The Rhondda Member of the Senedd has blasted the Labour Party for voting down a Plaid Cymru motion that would have given free school meals to all children whose families receive Universal Credit.
Report Shows Much More Work Ahead to Create an Equal Wales – Leanne
The Member of the Senedd for the Rhondda has said more needs to be done to create an equal society in Wales after a report showed coronavirus has disproportionally affected certain people.
Leanne Calls for a Universal Basic Income for the Rhondda
The Rhonda MS has written to the First Minister of Wales to call for a local pilot of a Universal Basic Income (UBI).
Rhondda MS Grills Health Minister Over Maternity Scandal at Cwm Taf Health Board
The Member of the Senedd for the Rhondda has questioned the Health Minister over the maternity scandal at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
Poorest in Wales Twice as Likely to be Hospitalised due to Covid Pandemic
The poorest people in Wales have been twice as likely to be hospitalised due to Covid-19 as the least deprived, according to a new report by the Chief Medical Officer.
Provide Free Data for Children in Wales without Internet Access – Leanne
The Member of the Senedd for the Rhondda has called on the Labour Government to ensure that pupils have access to the internet as lockdown continues.
Westminster Should Reconsider Shifting Workers Out of the Rhondda – Leanne
Reacting to the news that the Department of Work and Pensions is to proceed with plans to merge offices – including one in Porth - into one central location in Trefforest, Leanne said: “This is disappointing news and it will come as blow to workers in the Rhondda.
The Rhondda Needs More Vaccinations and a Test Centre – Leanne
The Member of the Senedd for the Rhondda has called for a local vaccination centre to be established.