Vanessa Andrews
@nessalynnemat.bsky.social
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This UK Labour Government is putting Wales front and centre in the drive for clean, homegrown energy.
July 25, 2025 at 10:22 AM
This UK Labour Government is putting Wales front and centre in the drive for clean, homegrown energy.
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Well done Lexi Pocknell and @welsh-labour.bsky.social 👏👏
Llanrumney (Cardiff) Council By-Election Result:
🌹LAB: 39.2% (-17.6)
➡️ RFM: 33.2% (New)
🔶 LDM: 14.6% (+9.5)
🌼 PLC: 7.2% (-2.6)*
🌳 CON: 3.3% (-13.3)
🌍 GRN: 2.4% (-7.4)*
No PRO (-6.5), TUSC (-5.1) as previous.
*Stood joint candidate in 2022.
Labour HOLD.
Changes w/ 2022.
🌹LAB: 39.2% (-17.6)
➡️ RFM: 33.2% (New)
🔶 LDM: 14.6% (+9.5)
🌼 PLC: 7.2% (-2.6)*
🌳 CON: 3.3% (-13.3)
🌍 GRN: 2.4% (-7.4)*
No PRO (-6.5), TUSC (-5.1) as previous.
*Stood joint candidate in 2022.
Labour HOLD.
Changes w/ 2022.
July 25, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Well done Lexi Pocknell and @welsh-labour.bsky.social 👏👏
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Thousands of shoppers and businesses will see increased police presence, stronger prevention and enforcement action by police and councils to support safer high streets this summer.
Read more ⤵
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Read more ⤵
www.gov.uk/.../safer-st....
July 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Thousands of shoppers and businesses will see increased police presence, stronger prevention and enforcement action by police and councils to support safer high streets this summer.
Read more ⤵
www.gov.uk/.../safer-st....
Read more ⤵
www.gov.uk/.../safer-st....
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🚆 Feeling unsafe on the railway?
British Transport Police's Text 61016 is a free, 24/7 service that lets you discreetly report crime or concerns while travelling on the rail network.
❌ Not just business hours
❌ Not just suspicious packages
Stay safe, stay informed! #Text61016
British Transport Police's Text 61016 is a free, 24/7 service that lets you discreetly report crime or concerns while travelling on the rail network.
❌ Not just business hours
❌ Not just suspicious packages
Stay safe, stay informed! #Text61016
July 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
🚆 Feeling unsafe on the railway?
British Transport Police's Text 61016 is a free, 24/7 service that lets you discreetly report crime or concerns while travelling on the rail network.
❌ Not just business hours
❌ Not just suspicious packages
Stay safe, stay informed! #Text61016
British Transport Police's Text 61016 is a free, 24/7 service that lets you discreetly report crime or concerns while travelling on the rail network.
❌ Not just business hours
❌ Not just suspicious packages
Stay safe, stay informed! #Text61016
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Our Labour government is taking action to give children the best start in life.
The new £500m Better Futures Fund will give hundreds of thousands of children, young people and their families the support they need to help them reach their full potential.
Read more ⤵
www.gov.uk/government/n...
The new £500m Better Futures Fund will give hundreds of thousands of children, young people and their families the support they need to help them reach their full potential.
Read more ⤵
www.gov.uk/government/n...
July 14, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Our Labour government is taking action to give children the best start in life.
The new £500m Better Futures Fund will give hundreds of thousands of children, young people and their families the support they need to help them reach their full potential.
Read more ⤵
www.gov.uk/government/n...
The new £500m Better Futures Fund will give hundreds of thousands of children, young people and their families the support they need to help them reach their full potential.
Read more ⤵
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Our up to £1bn Better Futures Fund will help tackle the structural causes of poverty.
Bringing together public funds with social impact investments, it will open up opportunities for training and work across the country.
My interview with the @theguardian.com 👇
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Bringing together public funds with social impact investments, it will open up opportunities for training and work across the country.
My interview with the @theguardian.com 👇
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘It’s very personal to me’: Darren Jones on his £500m plan to fight child poverty
Treasury chief secretary says he wants to emulate New Labour support for community groups that changed his life
www.theguardian.com
July 14, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Our up to £1bn Better Futures Fund will help tackle the structural causes of poverty.
Bringing together public funds with social impact investments, it will open up opportunities for training and work across the country.
My interview with the @theguardian.com 👇
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Bringing together public funds with social impact investments, it will open up opportunities for training and work across the country.
My interview with the @theguardian.com 👇
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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🚌💷 £1 Bus Fares for Young People in Wales!
If you're aged 16–21 living in Wales, you could be travelling for just £1 on most bus journeys thanks to the MyTravelPass scheme. In November, the scheme will expand to include 5–15 year olds too!
To find out more and apply visit 👇
mytravelpass.tfw.wales
If you're aged 16–21 living in Wales, you could be travelling for just £1 on most bus journeys thanks to the MyTravelPass scheme. In November, the scheme will expand to include 5–15 year olds too!
To find out more and apply visit 👇
mytravelpass.tfw.wales
July 15, 2025 at 10:41 AM
🚌💷 £1 Bus Fares for Young People in Wales!
If you're aged 16–21 living in Wales, you could be travelling for just £1 on most bus journeys thanks to the MyTravelPass scheme. In November, the scheme will expand to include 5–15 year olds too!
To find out more and apply visit 👇
mytravelpass.tfw.wales
If you're aged 16–21 living in Wales, you could be travelling for just £1 on most bus journeys thanks to the MyTravelPass scheme. In November, the scheme will expand to include 5–15 year olds too!
To find out more and apply visit 👇
mytravelpass.tfw.wales
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This is what the Spending Review means for Wales.
This is partnership in power.
This is partnership in power.
June 12, 2025 at 7:50 AM
This is what the Spending Review means for Wales.
This is partnership in power.
This is partnership in power.
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2.7m more households across the UK - 110,000 in Wales will now receive £150 off their energy bills.
We’re acting to bring down bills for good and deliver real financial support for families who need it most.
We’re acting to bring down bills for good and deliver real financial support for families who need it most.
June 19, 2025 at 11:51 AM
2.7m more households across the UK - 110,000 in Wales will now receive £150 off their energy bills.
We’re acting to bring down bills for good and deliver real financial support for families who need it most.
We’re acting to bring down bills for good and deliver real financial support for families who need it most.
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Lovely to be out chatting with residents in Penywaun today alongside Cllr Louisa Addiscott, Vikki Howells MS and our fantastic Labour team.
Lots of great conversations on the doorstep — and as always, we’ll be following up on the issues raised.
Lots of great conversations on the doorstep — and as always, we’ll be following up on the issues raised.
June 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Lovely to be out chatting with residents in Penywaun today alongside Cllr Louisa Addiscott, Vikki Howells MS and our fantastic Labour team.
Lots of great conversations on the doorstep — and as always, we’ll be following up on the issues raised.
Lots of great conversations on the doorstep — and as always, we’ll be following up on the issues raised.
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This #ArmedForcesWeek, we honour the dedication, resilience, and sacrifice of those who serve and have served.
Your commitment often goes unseen, but it never goes unappreciated. Thank you for everything you do, today and every day.
Your commitment often goes unseen, but it never goes unappreciated. Thank you for everything you do, today and every day.
June 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM
This #ArmedForcesWeek, we honour the dedication, resilience, and sacrifice of those who serve and have served.
Your commitment often goes unseen, but it never goes unappreciated. Thank you for everything you do, today and every day.
Your commitment often goes unseen, but it never goes unappreciated. Thank you for everything you do, today and every day.
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With this Labour government immigration enforcement raids have increased by more than a third.
Read more ➡ www.gov.uk/government/n...
Read more ➡ www.gov.uk/government/n...
February 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
With this Labour government immigration enforcement raids have increased by more than a third.
Read more ➡ www.gov.uk/government/n...
Read more ➡ www.gov.uk/government/n...
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I just voted for Labour's plan to strengthen borders security and restore order to the asylum and immigration system.
February 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
I just voted for Labour's plan to strengthen borders security and restore order to the asylum and immigration system.
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Governments, not gangs, should decide who enters our country.
February 11, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Governments, not gangs, should decide who enters our country.
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Helen Aronson was just 12 years old when the German army arrived at her home.
Another incredible story of trauma, loss and resilience ⬇
hmd.org.uk/resource/hel...
#NeverForget #HolocaustMemorialDay #HMD2025
Another incredible story of trauma, loss and resilience ⬇
hmd.org.uk/resource/hel...
#NeverForget #HolocaustMemorialDay #HMD2025
Holocaust Memorial Day Trust | Helen Aronson BEM
Helen was only twelve years old when the German army arrived at her home. She was one of around only 750 people to be liberated from the Łódź Ghetto, out of 250,000 people sent there. Her mother and b...
hmd.org.uk
January 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Helen Aronson was just 12 years old when the German army arrived at her home.
Another incredible story of trauma, loss and resilience ⬇
hmd.org.uk/resource/hel...
#NeverForget #HolocaustMemorialDay #HMD2025
Another incredible story of trauma, loss and resilience ⬇
hmd.org.uk/resource/hel...
#NeverForget #HolocaustMemorialDay #HMD2025
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🦠 Final week for children's flu vaccinations!
After school walk-in appointments are available at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board's Community Vaccination Centres this week.
No appointment needed! Find locations and times here 👇
ctmuhb.nhs.wales/patient-advi...
After school walk-in appointments are available at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board's Community Vaccination Centres this week.
No appointment needed! Find locations and times here 👇
ctmuhb.nhs.wales/patient-advi...
January 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM
🦠 Final week for children's flu vaccinations!
After school walk-in appointments are available at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board's Community Vaccination Centres this week.
No appointment needed! Find locations and times here 👇
ctmuhb.nhs.wales/patient-advi...
After school walk-in appointments are available at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board's Community Vaccination Centres this week.
No appointment needed! Find locations and times here 👇
ctmuhb.nhs.wales/patient-advi...
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How can you follow the work of Parliament?
January 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
How can you follow the work of Parliament?
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🐦 🕊 Join the #BigGardenBirdWatch from 24 to 26 January!
Take part in the world's largest wildlife survey and help the @rspb.bsky.social track bird populations across the UK.
Find more information and sign up here 👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
@rspbcymru.bsky.social
Take part in the world's largest wildlife survey and help the @rspb.bsky.social track bird populations across the UK.
Find more information and sign up here 👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
@rspbcymru.bsky.social
January 23, 2025 at 11:14 AM
🐦 🕊 Join the #BigGardenBirdWatch from 24 to 26 January!
Take part in the world's largest wildlife survey and help the @rspb.bsky.social track bird populations across the UK.
Find more information and sign up here 👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
@rspbcymru.bsky.social
Take part in the world's largest wildlife survey and help the @rspb.bsky.social track bird populations across the UK.
Find more information and sign up here 👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
@rspbcymru.bsky.social
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🚨 Important Update for RTS Electricity Meter Users! 🚨
The radio signal controlling RTS meters is being switched off. This could disrupt your heating and hot water supply. If you have an RTS meter, it needs to be replaced.
If your energy supplier contacts you, act fast and book your installation!
The radio signal controlling RTS meters is being switched off. This could disrupt your heating and hot water supply. If you have an RTS meter, it needs to be replaced.
If your energy supplier contacts you, act fast and book your installation!
January 24, 2025 at 12:55 PM
🚨 Important Update for RTS Electricity Meter Users! 🚨
The radio signal controlling RTS meters is being switched off. This could disrupt your heating and hot water supply. If you have an RTS meter, it needs to be replaced.
If your energy supplier contacts you, act fast and book your installation!
The radio signal controlling RTS meters is being switched off. This could disrupt your heating and hot water supply. If you have an RTS meter, it needs to be replaced.
If your energy supplier contacts you, act fast and book your installation!
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🚌 @bususersuk.bsky.social Event! 🚌
Representatives from Stagecoach and TrawsCymru will be available to answer your questions on bus services across Merthyr Tydfil.
📅 Friday, 31 January
🕰 10am - 2pm
📍 Merthyr Tydfil Bus Station
Can't make it? Email your comments to: LetsTalkBuses@bususers.org
Representatives from Stagecoach and TrawsCymru will be available to answer your questions on bus services across Merthyr Tydfil.
📅 Friday, 31 January
🕰 10am - 2pm
📍 Merthyr Tydfil Bus Station
Can't make it? Email your comments to: LetsTalkBuses@bususers.org
January 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM
🚌 @bususersuk.bsky.social Event! 🚌
Representatives from Stagecoach and TrawsCymru will be available to answer your questions on bus services across Merthyr Tydfil.
📅 Friday, 31 January
🕰 10am - 2pm
📍 Merthyr Tydfil Bus Station
Can't make it? Email your comments to: LetsTalkBuses@bususers.org
Representatives from Stagecoach and TrawsCymru will be available to answer your questions on bus services across Merthyr Tydfil.
📅 Friday, 31 January
🕰 10am - 2pm
📍 Merthyr Tydfil Bus Station
Can't make it? Email your comments to: LetsTalkBuses@bususers.org
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🏢 We've moved!
To help me better represent people across Merthyr Tydfil & Aberdare, I now have offices in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare town centres.
My team and I are available to provide support and assistance, so please feel free to get in touch.
To help me better represent people across Merthyr Tydfil & Aberdare, I now have offices in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare town centres.
My team and I are available to provide support and assistance, so please feel free to get in touch.
January 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
🏢 We've moved!
To help me better represent people across Merthyr Tydfil & Aberdare, I now have offices in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare town centres.
My team and I are available to provide support and assistance, so please feel free to get in touch.
To help me better represent people across Merthyr Tydfil & Aberdare, I now have offices in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare town centres.
My team and I are available to provide support and assistance, so please feel free to get in touch.
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They haven’t listened and they haven’t learned.
January 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
They haven’t listened and they haven’t learned.
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This Labour Government is fighting every day to grow our economy and make working people better off.
January 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
This Labour Government is fighting every day to grow our economy and make working people better off.
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Dawn has been an incredible representative & I’ve been proud to work alongside her for 9 years. She's not just a colleague, she’s a friend.
Dawn has served the people of Merthyr Tydfil & Rhymney with distinction. She can be assured of her place in history as the area’s first female parliamentarian.
Dawn has served the people of Merthyr Tydfil & Rhymney with distinction. She can be assured of her place in history as the area’s first female parliamentarian.
My statement to Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare CLP this evening regarding my intentions for next year’s @senedd.wales election.
www.dawnbowden.wales/wp-content/u...
www.dawnbowden.wales/wp-content/u...
www.dawnbowden.wales
January 17, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Dawn has been an incredible representative & I’ve been proud to work alongside her for 9 years. She's not just a colleague, she’s a friend.
Dawn has served the people of Merthyr Tydfil & Rhymney with distinction. She can be assured of her place in history as the area’s first female parliamentarian.
Dawn has served the people of Merthyr Tydfil & Rhymney with distinction. She can be assured of her place in history as the area’s first female parliamentarian.