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THE CAVITY WALL INSULATION MIS-SELLING SCANDAL
- December 5, 2017
- Posted by: Mick Antoniw AM
- Category: Latest News
On Wednesday 29th Novemeber, Mick Antoniw, Assembly Member for Pontypridd led a debate at the National Assembly for Wales on the growing scandal of cavity wall insulation mis-selling. Mick Antoniw was joined at the Assembly by victims of mis-selling from Pontypridd and Taff Ely and by Pauline Saunders of victims’ support group CIVALLI. Commenting after
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NEW REPORT IDENTIFIES 27% OF PEOPLE AT RISK FROM PROBLEM GAMBLING
- November 16, 2017
- Posted by: Mick Antoniw AM
- Category: Latest News
A new study has revealed that the percentage of people at risk of developing a gambling problem is much higher than previously thought. A Wales Gambling Commission Report in 2015 found that 5% of the Welsh population were at risk, while the new study of gambling habits in Wales suggests that the figure is more
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ROYAL GLAM’S NEW PALLIATIVE CARE CENTRE
- October 31, 2017
- Posted by: Mick Antoniw AM
- Category: Featured, Latest News
Vaughn Gethin AM, Cabinet Secretary for Health led the ‘turf cutting’ ceremony for the new £7m palliative care centre at Royal Glamorgan. Attending the ceremony, Mick Antoniw AM said: “This centre of excellence is a very welcome extension to the services offered at the Royal Glamorgan and underlines the hospital’s continuing importance within our healthcare
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VOTES @ 16 – DOWNLOAD MY REPORT
- October 31, 2017
- Posted by: Mick Antoniw AM
- Category: Featured, Latest News
Students from Bryncelynnog and Y Pant schools debated the proposal to extend voting to 16 and 17 year olds with Pontypridd Assembly Member Mick Antoniw this week. The sessions were organised to allow local students an opportunity to contribute to the Welsh Government’s consultation on reducing the voting age to 16 for Assembly and Local
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CONGRATULATIONS WALES PARACHEER!
- October 27, 2017
- Posted by: Mick Antoniw AM
- Category: Latest News
Mick Antoniw AM joined members of the Wales ParaCheer squad to support the team at this year’s Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year Awards where they were up against the England Rugby and Cricket teams (the eventual winners) amongst others. Wales Paracheer were the only team nominated for Wales. Mick Antoniw said: “This is another
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GREAT NEWS ON WELSH TUITION FEES
- October 18, 2017
- Posted by: Mick Antoniw AM
- Category: Featured, Latest News
Pontypridd Assembly Member Mick Antoniw has welcomed the Welsh Government’s decision to freeze student tuition fees in Wales and to increase the threshold at which student loans are repaid. The Welsh Government’s announcement, which follows consultation with Welsh Universities and the National Union of Students, means that the maximum tuition fee will remain at £9,000
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LATEST LABOUR HERALD NOW AVAILABLE
- October 12, 2017
- Posted by: Mick Antoniw AM
- Category: Featured, Latest News
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YSTRAD BARWIG VICTORY!
- October 11, 2017
- Posted by: Mick Antoniw AM
- Category: Featured, Latest News
Pontypridd Assembly Member Mick Antoniw has welcomed the decision of Cabinet Secretary for the Environment and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths to refuse planning permission for the c.480 home development on the Ystrad Barwig site. The decision follows the recommendation to refuse planning permission by the independent Planning Inspectorate, with an increased risk of flooding in
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AM WELCOMES BUDGET TO PROTECT SERVICES IN PONTYPRIDD
- October 10, 2017
- Posted by: Mick Antoniw AM
- Category: Featured, Latest News
Pontypridd AM Mick Antoniw has welcomed the Welsh Government’s budget which protects local services from the damage of Tory austerity. The Welsh Government has set out its spending plans for the next year, which after seven years of Tory austerity and has seen the block grant in Wales reduced by £1.2 billion. Mark Drakeford, the
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STUDENTS DEBATE ‘VOTES AT 16’ WITH LOCAL AM
- October 9, 2017
- Posted by: Mick Antoniw AM
- Category: Featured, Latest News
Students from Bryncelynnog and Y Pant schools debated the proposal to extend voting to 16 and 17 year olds with Pontypridd Assembly Member Mick Antoniw this week. The sessions were organised to allow local students an opportunity to contribute to the Welsh Government’s consultation on reducing the voting age to 16 for Assembly and Local