Dr Gareth Thomas MS

Today, Dr Gareth Thomas MS/AS visited HMP Parc in Bridgend, which is operated by G4S. It was a pleasure to meet the Governor and dedicated staff and to receive a tour of the prison.

It was encouraging to see first-hand the work being undertaken to help keep prisoners safe and provide the support and rehabilitation services they need. Thank you to the Governor and all staff at HMP Parc for their warm welcome and for the important work they carry out every day. Reform Vale of Glamorgan and Bridgend

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God save the King.

Today we celebrate the official birthday of His majesty King Charles. It’s honourable that one of my staff who served with the Welsh Guards actually participated in the trooping of the colour several times. God save the King

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Plaid's minority government should have fallen, but the Tories caught them.

🚨 RULES FOR THEE BUT NOT FOR ME? 🚨Have you ever tried starting a building project or home extension without waiting for local planning permission? You would have the council down on you with fines and enforcement notices in a heartbeat.Yet, when Bridgend County Borough Council wants to push through its own projects, it seems the rules simply don't apply.The council’s planning committee recently had to formally censure its own officers after they began installing a massive commercial air source heat pump system at the Bryn-y-Cae care home in Brackla before even applying for planning permission. Even worse, local residents in Cae Bracla were left completely in the dark, with consultation letters failing to arrive on time to voice valid concerns over operational noise.This is a classic case of public sector arrogance. Labour-run councils and their officials routinely lecture us on rules and regulations, yet act surprised when they are caught bypassing those exact same hurdles themselves.When I was elected to the Senedd to represent Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg, I promised to shine a light on local administrative double standards. Our local authorities need to start serving our communities, not acting like they are completely above the laws they impose on the rest of us.👇 Have you had a nightmare trying to deal with council planning while they bend the rules for themselves? Let me know your experiences in the comments below.

Parents deserve clarity, not uncertainty. If promises have been made, it’s only fair that families are told when they can expect them to be delivered.

Plaid Cymru under pressure to reveal timetable for childcare expansion The Plaid Cymru-led administration has promised to expand early years care to babies aged nine months.

First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth and Health Minister Mabon ap Gwynfor have committed to eliminating longest two-year patient waits "within a matter of months". Plaid Cymru has been in opposition for a long time and do you think they have a plan that will actually work? Remember when the average person hears the saying “this will be done in months” they are expecting the shorter version and not another way say saying years!