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.
Leanne Looks to Resurrect Community Volunteer Network to Help Vulnerable People
The Member of the Senedd for the Rhondda has appealed to the community once again to help ensure neighbours do not suffer without help during the latest coronavirus lockdown.
New Shielding Advice Long Overdue – Leanne
Reacting to the news that people who are clinically vulnerable have been advised to stay at home, Rhondda MS Leanne Wood said: “I welcome the decision of the Labour Government to return to the advice they had during the first lockdown for the clinically vulnerable.
Latest Landslide “Underlines the Need to Ensure all the Communities that Lie in the Shadow of Coal Tip Spoils Are Made Safe’ – Leanne
Rhondda MS Leanne Wood said: “This yet more concerning news for the Rhondda. We have already suffered some major coal tip slippages in the last twelve months with the one in Tylorstown being the most serious.