Martyn Jones MP: Press Releases

MARTYN JONES MP LEADS CALLS TO MAKE ST DAVID’S DAY A NATIONAL HOLIDAY

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:04:06 +0000

28.02.08 Mr Jones issued a statement celebrating St David’s Day...

MARTYN JONES MP WORKS WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WALES ON DENNIS RUABON

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:03:32 +0000

28.02.08 Today Martyn Jones MP raised the issue of Dennis Ruabon Tile Factory in the St David’s Day Debate on the floor of the House of Commons.

MARTYN JONES MP EXPRESSES CONCERN ABOUT LIBERAL DEMOCRAT BIG LOTTERY FUND PROPOSAL

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:02:45 +0000

25.02.08 Martyn Jones MP today reacted with concern in response to comments by Roger Williams, Lib Dem Welsh Spokesman...

KAREN SINCLAIR AM AND MARTYN JONES MP FIGHT FOR THE RIGHTS OF AGENCY WORKERS

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:02:10 +0000

22.02.08 This week both Karen Sinclair AM and Martyn Jones MP worked in their respective forums to increase the rights of agency workers across Britain.

MARTYN JONES MP PROUD OF URBAN TWO INVESTMENT IN COED POETH

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:01:30 +0000

21.02.08 Martyn Jones MP joined local Councillor for Coed Poeth, Gareth Griffiths, in visiting the new Lifelong Learning Centre.

MARTYN JONES MP CRITICISES HOPELESS CONSERVATIVE INDECISION ON DEVOLVED ISSUES

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:00:44 +0000

20.02.08 This week Ken Clarke indicated further Conservative indecision on the West-Lothian Question when he came out firmly in opposition to a proposal of an All-English Grand Committee in Westminster.

MARTYN JONES MP FURIOUS AT COUNCIL EXPENDITURE

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:25:09 +0000

18.02.08 Martyn Jones MP today spoke of his ‘outrage’ at the fact that the Lib Dem / Tory / Independent Coalition running Wrexham County Council had spent large sums of public money on just one local hotel.

MARTYN JONES MP PROUD OF URBAN TWO INVESTMENT IN COED POETH

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:24:37 +0000

18.02.08 Last week Martyn Jones MP joined local Councillor for Coed Poeth, Gareth Griffiths, in visiting the new Lifelong Learning Centre.

MARTYN JONES MP SPEAKS OUT ON DENNIS RUABON SALE

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:24:13 +0000

07.02.08 Martyn Jones MP today commented on the purported sale of Dennis Ruabon Tile Factory earlier this week.

MARTYN JONES MP EXPLORES THE DRUGS DEBATE

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:23:43 +0000

07.02.08 Today Martyn Jones MP attended an International Parliamentary Conference on tackling drugs and problems that drug abuse creates.

MARTYN JONES MP EXPRESSES HIS DISAPPOINTMENT AND ANGER AS DENNIS RUABON TILES LOSES 80 EMPLOYEES

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:23:14 +0000

30.01.08 Martyn Jones MP expressed his extreme anger and disappointment that Dennis Ruabon Tiles has declared its closure and the dismissal of its 80 staff.

MARTYN JONES MP URGES LOCAL BUSINESSES TO STAND UP AND TAKE A BOW

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:22:47 +0000

25.01.08 Martyn Jones MP today backed two sets of awards which give plaudits to local businesses and reward their success.

MARTYN JONES MP JOINS THE GOVERNMENT IN LOWER MP PAY RISE

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:22:00 +0000

24.01.08 Today Martyn Jones MP voted with the government accepting a below inflation pay increase for all MP’s. An Independent Commission had previously ruled...

MARTYN JONES MP PRESSES FOR GREATER FLOOD SUPPORT

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:44:03 +0000

23.01.08 In response to the recent flooding incidents in parts of North Wales, including Bangor on Dee, Martyn Jones MP has stressed the need for all relevant parts...

MARTYN JONES MP OFFERS PLAID CYMRU ADVICE OVER NATIONALIST ZEAL

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:43:34 +0000

22.01.08 Today Martyn Jones MP expressed his concern about Senior Plaid Cymru officials attending the European Free Alliance...

MARTYN JONES MP VOICES DELIGHT AT OFFICIAL WORLD HERITAGE NOMINATION

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:43:05 +0000

14.01.08 The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal has been named as the UK's 2008 nomination for the prestigious World Heritage Status.

MARTYN JONES MP VOICES CONTINUAL CONCERN FOR COLOMBIA

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:42:28 +0000

07.01.08 This Friday (January 11th 2008) Martyn Jones MP will be attending the Dee Valley Community Partnership Building in Cefn Mawr to discuss the topic of justice for Colombia.

Seasons Greetings

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:13:15 +0000

12.12.07 As 2007 comes to a close it is a privilege to continue to serve as your Member of Parliament. I wish you and your loved ones an excellent holiday and a fantastic New Year.

Martyn Jones joins the Welsh Affairs Select Committee in undertaking democracy in the field

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 14:02:41 +0000

04.12.07 This Monday and Tuesday (December 3rd and 4th 2007) Martyn Jones MP, in his capacity as a member of the Welsh Affairs Select Committee...

Martyn Jones welcomes statement from the Secretary of State for Wales on Remploy

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 14:02:10 +0000

29.11.07 Today Martyn Jones MP welcomed a statement by Peter Hain MP that thanks to the intervention of trade unions...

Martyn Jones welcomes the Voice of the Valleys Encore

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 14:01:47 +0000

27.11.07 Martyn Jones MP was honoured to attend the launch of the Fron Choir’s ‘Voice of the Valley’s Encore’ album...

Martyn Jones has a whale of a time

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 14:01:23 +0000

26.11.07 Clwyd South MP Martyn Jones has adopted a humpback whale to show his opposition to Japanese whaling.

Martyn Jones issues cautionary advice to constituents following Chancellor’s statement.

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 14:00:53 +0000

20.11.07 Martyn Jones MP is calling on all constituents to remain vigilant following the recent concern over a misplaced disc in the Revenue and Customs Office.

Martyn Jones launches another push on dormant accounts

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 14:00:28 +0000

15.11.07 Yesterday in the House of Lords the second reading of the Dormant Accounts and Building Society Accounts Bill took place.

Martyn Jones pays tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 13:59:52 +0000

11.11.07 This Sunday marks Remembrance Day and Martyn Jones MP urges all people to take at least a brief moment out of their weekend to reflect

Martyn Jones MP comments on the recent IPCC investigation into Richard Brunstrom

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 17:33:10 +0000

09.11.07 "The IPCC report quite clearly highlights failings in this instance. It stops well short of exonerating Mr Brunstrom and expresses severe reservations about his actions in this case..."

Martyn Jones MP looks forward to another Labour seat on the Wrexham County Council Executive

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 17:32:40 +0000

08.11.07 Following the recent Labour victory in the Stansty by-election, Martyn Jones MP welcomes Labour’s entitlement to a seat on the Executive...

Martyn Jones MP receives praise for his work on dormant accounts

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 17:32:14 +0000

06.11.07 Martyn Jones MP was delighted today to hear the Queen’s speech contained a prominent mention of legislation created to utilise money in dormant accounts...

Martyn Jones MP praises government’s vision in the Queen’s Speech

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 17:31:37 +0000

06.11.07 Following Her Majesty the Queen’s address to both Houses of Parliament today Martyn Jones MP stated that Britain’s new legislative agenda contained...

Martyn Jones MP urges caution this Halloween

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 17:37:37 +0000

31.10.07 Martyn Jones MP has urged all people celebrating Halloween across the region to enjoy the event sensibly this year...

Clwyd South MP welcomes the new Serious Crime Act 2007

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 17:37:00 +0000

30.10.07 The Serious Crime Act 2007 became law yesterday. The Act provides a number of ways to help deal with serious organised crime...

Martyn Jones MP congratulates New Labour Councillor David Bithel

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 17:36:29 +0000

26.10.07 Following Labour’s success in the Stansby local bi-election yesterday Martyn Jones MP issued the following short statement...

Martyn Jones MP puts his Dancing Shoes on

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 17:35:51 +0000

19.10.07 MPs Ian Lucas and Martyn Jones called in at the Dancing Shoes School of Dance to see preparations for next weekend’s World Record Dance...

Martyn Jones MP and Karen Sinclair AM blast council leader for ‘political scaremongering’

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:13:46 +0100

11.10.07 CLWYD SOUTH politicians, KAREN SINCLAIR and MARTYN JONES have rounded on Wrexham Council Leader Aled Roberts over comments he made calling into question the Assembly's...

Martyn Jones MP calls for a full debate on drugs

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:10:32 +0100

11.10.07 Martyn Jones MP today expressed his support for the courage of North Wales’ Chief Constable Richard Brunstrom in exploring the matter of drug legalisation.

Martyn Jones MP salutes the end of the Welsh Digital Divide

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:09:59 +0100

11.10.07

Martyn Jones MP renewed calls for a new prison to be situated in North Wales

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:09:33 +0100

09.10.07

Martyn Jones MP eager to return to parliament after the Summer Recess

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:09:09 +0100

08.10.07

Martyn Jones MP debates Gordon Brown’s performance on BBC Radio Wales

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:08:37 +0100

04.10.07

Martyn Jones MP expresses his disappointment at local planning decision.

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:08:09 +0100

02.10.07

Martyn Jones MP announces his full support for the Prime Minister’s ‘Politics of Conviction’

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:04:32 +0100

24.09.07

Martyn Jones MP backs Hazel Blears to be next Deputy Leader of the Labour Party

Thu, 17 May 2007 16:45:31 +0100

17.05.07 MARTYN JONES MP (Clwyd South) today gave his support to Hazel Blears, in the contest to elect a new Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.

Martyn Jones MP backs Gordon Brown to be next leader of the Labour Party

Wed, 16 May 2007 18:28:43 +0100

16.05.07 MARTYN JONES MP (Clwyd South) today gave his support to Gordon Brown, in the contest to elect a new Leader of the Labour Party.

MP welcomes new safeguards to protect savers in Christmas hamper schemes

Tue, 15 May 2007 17:07:00 +0100

15.05.07 MARTYN JONESMinister welcomes appointments to new Christmas hamper trade body.

MP welcomes new paternity leave proposals for dads

Mon, 14 May 2007 17:20:22 +0100

14.05.07 A North Wales MP has welcomed new Government proposals Dads Set to Benefit from Additional Paternity Leave and Pay designed to give working parents more choice in their caring responsibilities.

Remarks by Martyn Jones MP on the announcement by Tony Blair, that he is to stand down as leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister

Thu, 10 May 2007 17:01:08 +0100

10.05.07 Commenting on today's announcement by Tony Blair, that he is to stand down as Leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister...

North Wales MP welcomes Chief Constable's remarks on new approach to speeding

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 12:19:40 +0100

26.04.07 A North Wales MP has welcomed remarks by North Wales Chief Constable, Richard Brunstrom, that in next phase of the Arrive Alive road safety campaign in North Wales...

MP welcomes UK Government ban on dumb munitions

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:07:39 +0100

29.03.07 Clwyd South MP, MARTYN JONES has welcomed an announcement by the Government that it has banned dumb cluster munitions used by UK Armed forces with immediate effect.

Budget shows why Labour is best for Clwyd South

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 16:31:18 +0000

21.03.07 MARTYN JONES MP today welcomed the Budget unveiled by Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown, as "a Budget for Britain's families, showing Labour is best for Clwyd South."

New free cash machines for Clwyd South

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 16:29:59 +0000

21.03.07 Local Labour MP MARTYN JONES today hailed a ground-breaking deal which will provide 600 new non-charging cash machines...

North Wales MP welcomes national minimum wage rises for workers

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 17:00:32 +0000

07.03.07 MARTYN JONES MP (Clwyd South) has today welcomed the rise in the National Minimum Wage from £5.35 to £5.52 an hour from October this year.

Railway authorities are being called on to raise awareness of the risks trains can pose

Thu, 1 Feb 2007 16:27:48 +0000

01.02.07 Local MPs - Martyn Jones and Ian Lucas - are calling for Network Rail to run a fresh campaign to highlight the dangers of the rail network after the tragic death of a young girl near Johnstown.

MP welcomes Government's pledge for scouts' centenary

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 18:53:15 +0000

25.01.07 Clwyd South MP, MARTYN JONES has welcomed a pledge by the Government to put almost £1.5million behind plans to host 40,000 scouts from 216 countries...

MP pays tribute to a "stalwart of the community"

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 18:51:39 +0000

25.01.07 A Local MP has paid tribute to a local Labour Party member - Mrs Noel Hughes from Bangor Road, Johnstown - who passed away recently, at the grand age of 102 years old.

Parents in Clwyd South urged to use their Child Trust Fund

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:46:27 +0000

18.01.07
MARTYN JONES, Labour MP for Clwyd South, was speaking during the first-ever Child Trust Fund Week, which runs from January 15th to 20th.

Martyn Jones MP welcomes new help for people who want to off-set their carbon emissions

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:45:21 +0000

17.01.07
Parents in Clwyd South are being urged to use their Child Trust Fund vouchers to ensure their children have savings behind them when they reach 18...

MP says: UK back on the map as tourist destination

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:44:05 +0000

17.01.07
Figures published today by the Government in the House of Commons, reveal that despite setbacks to the UK tourist industry in 2001 following the Foot and Mouth outbreak and the terror...

300,000 workers in Wales set to benefit from extra holiday entitlement

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 17:53:03 +0000

16.01.07
Under new proposals published by the Government, 300,000 workers in Wales will benefit from increased workers' holiday entitlement from 20 days per year to 28.

MP welcomes crackdown on cross-border scams

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 18:49:43 +0000

10.01.07
Welsh MP, MARTYN JONES (Clwyd South) has welcomed new EU regulations that will protect UK consumers from big cross-border scams and fraud.

Local MP's crackdown on rogue employers

Tue, 9 Jan 2007 17:46:08 +0000

09.01.07
Clwyd South MP, MARTYN JONES has today launched a campaign to stop unscrupulous employers getting an unfair advantage by breaking minimum wage law...

North Wales MP welcomes new regulations to protect animals during transportation

Tue, 9 Jan 2007 17:44:54 +0000

08.01.07
North Wales MP, MARTYN JONES (Clwyd South) has welcomed new rules that have comeinto force today, relating to the welfare of...

MP welcomes new laws to boost fishing stocks

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 18:25:42 +0000

14.12.06
Clwyd South MP, MARTYN JONES has welcomed new Government plans that will benefit millions of anglers across Wales and England.

Raymond Blanc praises Martyn Jones MP's stand on junk food ads

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:00:13 +0000

12.12.06
MARTYN JONES MP (Clwyd South) was praised this week by Raymond Blanc, internationally renowned Chef Patron of Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons...

Fair deal on pensions for women and carers

Wed, 6 Dec 2006 16:53:34 +0000

06.12.06
Local MPs - MARTYN JONES (Clwyd South) and IAN LUCAS (Wrexham) have met with Work and Pensions Minister, John Hutton to discuss Labour's plans to make pensions fairer...

Pre-budget report shows why Labour is best for Clwyd South

Wed, 6 Dec 2006 16:52:27 +0000

06.12.06
MARTYN JONES MP today welcomed the Pre-Budget Report unveiled by Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown, as "the right decisions for the long term future...

MP celebrates "amazing" production landmark by Welsh trailer company

Wed, 6 Dec 2006 16:51:18 +0000

06.12.06
Clwyd South MP, MARTYN JONES has Tabled an Early Day Motion celebrating the production landmark of 500,000 trailers...

MP slams Wrexham Council for "missed opportunity" over future of elderly persons homes

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 18:06:48 +0000

28.11.06
Clwyd South MP, MARTYN JONES today slammed Leaders of Wrexham County Borough Council for squandering a "missed opportunity"...

MP welcomes increased funding for neighbourhood policing

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 18:05:37 +0000

28.11.06
Clwyd South MP, MARTYN JONES today welcomed the Government's announcement that it is to make a 34.7 per cent increase...

Martyn Jones MP backs the UK's first Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 18:04:28 +0000

28.11.06
Local MP MARTYN JONES (Clwyd South) is lending his support to the UK's first Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week...

MP warns of new 'charity lottery scam'

Sat, 25 Nov 2006 18:39:14 +0000

23.11.06
Labour MP, MARTYN JONES, is alerting his constituents in Clwyd South, to beware of a new fake 'charity' lottery scam circulating around the UK.

MP welcomes EU ban on cat and dog fur

Sat, 25 Nov 2006 18:38:23 +0000

22.11.06
MARTYN JONES MP (Clwyd South) has welcomed the ban on the production, marketing, import and export of cat and dog fur within the European Union.

Local MP backs better deal for customers and businesses

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 17:06:43 +0000

21.11.06
MARTYN JONES MP has today given his backing to new time limits on cheque clearing and faster bank payments over the phone or internet, which will benefit consumers and businesses in Clwyd South...

Welsh MP welcomes big boost for business as EU Trade Barriers are removed

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 17:37:11 +0000

15.11.06
Senior Welsh Labour MP, MARTYN JONES (Clwyd South), today welcomed news that trade barriers within the European Union...

Martyn Jones MP: Queen's speech tackles the biggest issues facing Britain

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 17:35:16 +0000

15.11.06
Clwyd South MP, MARTYN JONES, today described the Queen's Speech - delivered this morning at the opening of the new Parliamentary Session this morning - as "very progressive and ambitious".

Martyn Jones MP's reaction to the Welsh Assembly Government's decision on Haford Quarry

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:31:43 +0000

15.11.06
Clwyd South MP, MARTYN JONES has expressed his great disappointment over the decision of the Minister for Environment...

Carers to benefit from right to request flexible working under new law

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 16:44:06 +0000

09.11.06
Clwyd South MP, MARTYN JONES has welcomed a Government initiative to ensure that carers across the UK, will benefit from having the right to request flexible working from their employers.

Martyn Jones Mp's comments on the establishment of the Farepak Response Fund

Wed, 8 Nov 2006 16:44:56 +0000

08.11.06
Clwyd South MP, MARTYN JONES is backing a new Fund being set-up to help people who have lost out financially...

MP hails Government's Animal Welfare Act

Wed, 8 Nov 2006 16:43:40 +0000

08.11.06
Clwyd South MP, MARTYN JONES, today hailed the new Animal Welfare Act 2006 - which received Royal Assent today as - "the most important piece of animal welfare legislation for nearly a century"

MP warns: "Don't fall for 'Phishing' scams"

Tue, 7 Nov 2006 18:00:23 +0000

07.11.06
New figures show that 'Phishing' nets most online fraud victims

Martyn Jones MP calls on local business to support charities by signing up to Payroll Giving

Tue, 7 Nov 2006 17:58:25 +0000

02.11.06
In the lead-up to Christmas, MARTYN JONES MP is calling on businesses across Clwyd South...

Martyn Jones MP calls on police to use £80 fines for firework yobs

Tue, 7 Nov 2006 17:57:14 +0000

31.10.06
MARTYN JONES MP has backed laws that mean yobs misusing fireworks are fined £80 on the spot.

MP urges local businesses to: "Get Wealthy and Wise!"

Tue, 7 Nov 2006 17:55:52 +0000

26.10.06
Clwyd South MP, MARTYN JONES is encouraging local small and medium sized businesses in the area, to attend a special event held in Llangollen next month...

Martyn Jones MP's reaction to the announcement of timings for digital TV switchover for Wales and the Granada region

Tue, 7 Nov 2006 17:54:15 +0000

25.10.06
MARTYN JONES, MP for Clwyd South, has today welcomed the early announcement by Digital UK...

Martyn Jones MP's reaction to the Police Performance Assessments2005/2006

Tue, 7 Nov 2006 17:52:57 +0000

24.10.06
Commenting on the publication of the Police Performance Assessments for 2005/2006 earlier today...

Breast Cancer Campaign: Martyn Jones MP asks you to 'Wear It Pink®'

Tue, 7 Nov 2006 17:51:34 +0000

18.10.06
MARTYN JONES, MP for Clwyd South is joining forces with Breast Cancer Campaign in its award winning 'wear it pink' day on Friday 27 October 2006 as part of breast cancer awareness month.

MP praises Special Constables on their 175th anniversary

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 17:08:39 +0000

18.10.06
Clwyd South MP, MARTYN JONES has praised the work Special Constables in the Police Service, as they celebrate their 175th anniversary of being established.

Clywd South MP meets assembly government minister over landfill in former quarry

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 16:58:01 +0000

11.10.06
MARTYN JONES - Member of Parliament for Clwyd South - today met with the Minister for Environment, Planning and Countryside in the Welsh Assembly Government - Carwyn Jones AM in Cardiff...

Martyn Jones MP: "Local Tories must denounce attack on low paid workers"

Wed, 4 Oct 2006 15:30:55 +0000

04.10.06
Martyn Jones MP has challenged local Tories to denounce Conservative policymakers' attack on the minimum wage.

Commenting following the meeting, Martyn Jones MP said:

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 08:51:17 +0000

07.09.06
MARTYN JONES - Member of Parliament for Clwyd South - today met with the Minister of State at the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) - Ian Pearson...

Martyn Jones has arranged the meeting with Ian Pearson MP, Minister of State at DEFRA.

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 08:50:29 +0000

06.09.06
MARTYN JONES - Member of Parliament for Clwyd South - is to meet a Minister from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)...

MP's reaction to remarks by Liverpool City Councillor - Berni Turner - on dumping of waste at former welsh quarry

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 18:15:15 +0000

30.08.06
Commenting on the recent remarks by Councillor Berni Turner of Liverpool City Councillor on the Hafod landfill site, Johnstown, near Wrexham...

MP's reaction to commencement of dumping of Merseyside Waste at former welsh quarry

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 15:11:32 +0000

24.08.06
MARTYN JONES - Member of Parliament for Clwyd South - has responded to the commencement of the dumping of waste from Merseyside, in a former quarry in his constituency at Johnstown...

Merseyside Waste: MP again calls for halt to North Wales landfill plan

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 11:06:12 +0000

27.07.06
Clwyd South MP - MARTYN JONES - today again called on Merseyside local authorities to put an immediate halt on plans to dump waste at a quarry in his North Wales constituency.

Local MP welcomes new law on compensation

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 12:32:12 +0000

26.07.06
Clwyd South MP, MARTYN JONES believes that the public will be better safeguarded and claims management companies more strictly regulated, following the Compensation Bill receiving Royal Assent yesterday.

MP welcomes new online 'Blue Badge' parking bay for disabled people

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:32:27 +0000

26.07.06
Clwyd South MP, MARTYN JONES, has welcomed the launch today of a new online 'Blue Badge' parking bay map launched by the Government.

Clwyd South veterans honoured with presentation of badges

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 17:30:06 +0000

20.07.06
VETERANS from across Clwyd South have been honoured with the presentation of their Veterans' Badges at a celebrations organised by local MP, MARTYN JONES.

Dormant Accounts Windfall: "Wrong direction" says campaigning MP

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 17:19:32 +0000

19.07.06
Labour MP, MARTYN JONES (Clwyd South) - who has campaigned hard to see dormant accounts held by banks freed-up for use by charities, has expressed serious concern...

MP urges local solicitors to take part in 'Will Aid'

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 17:24:57 +0000

11.07.06
Clwyd South MP, MARTYN JONES, today urged local solicitors to take part in this year's Will Aid campaign.

Shopworkers thank Martyn Jones MP for Sunday opening victory

Fri, 7 Jul 2006 17:27:00 +0000

06.07.06
Shopworkers in Clwyd South have been celebrating after the Government announced that Sunday opening hours will not be extended, following a review.

Clwyd South Veterans to be honoured with presentation of badges

Thu, 6 Jul 2006 10:27:27 +0000

05.07.06
Clwyd South MP, MARTYN JONES MP is to honour veterans in his constituency by hosting a celebration and presentation of Veterans Badges.

Council leaders are undermining our cultural tradition - says MP

Mon, 3 Jul 2006 08:52:26 +0000

29.06.06
Clwyd South MP, MARTYN JONES has reacted angrily to plans by Lib Dem-led, Wrexham County Borough Council to cut funding of the Music Service for local schools.

"One year on from Gleneagles, we must keep up the pressure on the G8" - says local MP

Mon, 3 Jul 2006 08:51:04 +0000

28.06.06
Martyn Jones MP is calling on his constituents in Clwyd South to keep up the pressure on the G8 leaders, who meet in Russia in July to deliver for the poorest people in the world.

Martyn Jones MP speech in his Adjournment debate in the House Of Commons - 28th June 2006

Mon, 3 Jul 2006 08:49:37 +0000

28.06.06
Martyn Jones MP (Clwyd South) today delivered the following speech in an Adjournment Debate in the House of Commons on the subject of 'The Future of the Wood Panel Industry in the UK'

Martyn Jones MP backs Labour action to help Mesothelioma victims

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 16:17:42 +0000

26.06.06
Martyn Jones MP (Clwyd South) today backed new Government plans to help more people who were exposed to asbestos at work to get proper compensation.

Martyn Jones MP welcomes new tribute to Suez Veterans

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 16:32:35 +0000

21.06.06
Clwyd South MP, MARTYN JONES MP has welcomed the announcement by the Ministry of Defence, that the popular Veterans' Badge scheme will now be extended to include...

Neighbourhood Wardens - why are Wrexham Lib Dems so out of step?

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 17:25:23 +0000

19.06.06
MARTYN JONES MP (Clwyd South), IAN LUCAS MP (Wrexham) and COUNCILLOR NEIL ROGERS (Leader of the Labour Group, Wrexham County Borough Council) today launched...

Martyn Jones MP's remarks on the change of Home Office policy on the accommodation of sex-offenders

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 17:23:00 +0000

19.06.06
"Following media coverage at the weekend, I have today written to Home Secretary, John Reid to make the case that the Plas-y-Wern bail hostel near Plas Madoc, Wrexham is included in the current Home Office review...

MP welcomes plan for more annual leave for low paid workers

Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:49:07 +0000

14.06.06
Clwyd South MP, MARTYN JONES has welcomed the publication of consultation document by the Government that could mean employees get to take paid leave for bank holidays...

Martyn Jones MP says "We need to free our streets from the blight of knife crime"

Thu, 25 May 2006 10:04:06 +0000

24.05.06
Martyn Jones MP welcomes Government national knife amnesty

Martyn Jones MP joins celebrities to back Careers Week 2006

Tue, 23 May 2006 18:02:13 +0000

23.05.06
MARTYN JONES, MP for Clwyd South is joining forces with top celebrities, including Fiona Phillips, Gloria Hunniford, Sally Lindsay (Shelley in Coronation Street), Lacey Turner (Stacey in Eastenders)...

MP remarks on the sentencing for the murders of Mr and Mrs O'Malley from Llangollen

Fri, 19 May 2006 17:08:27 +0000

18.05.06
The MP of Anthony and Linda O'Malley from Llangollen, North Wales - who were murdered in 2002 when house-hunting in Spain - has welcomed the guilty verdict and sentencing of the perpetrators of the crime.

Martyn Jones MP says "We need to free our streets from the blight of knife crime"

Wed, 3 May 2006 17:31:48 +0000

03.05.06
MP WELCOMES GOVERNMENT NATIONAL KNIFE AMNESTY

Offenders 'Super Hostels' plan raises concern for local MP

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 16:57:16 +0000

25.04.06
Clwyd South MP, MARTYN JONES has expressed concern at news that the Government is considering introducing new 'super-hostels' for some dangerous criminals...

Martyn Jones MP Launches Search for Local Heroes

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 16:09:20 +0000

30.03.06
MARTYN JONES MP is urging Clwyd South residents to nominate their community's local heroes for recognition through the Nationwide Awards for Voluntary Endeavour.

Budget Shows Why Labour Is Best For Clwyd South

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 14:22:50 +0000

22.03.06
Clywd South MP, MARTYN JONES today welcomed the Budget unveiled by Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown, as: "the right decisions for the future success of Clwyd South and Britain"

WREXHAM FC: MARTYN JONES MP's REMARKS ON THE APPEAL COURT DECISION

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 17:15:08 +0000

14.03.06
Following today's judgement by the Appeal Court in London, that Wrexham FC's Racecourse Ground must remain in the hands of the club's administrators, Clwyd South MP MARTYN JONES said...

MP CALLS FOR BAN ON TAIL DOCKING OF DOGS

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 17:14:28 +0000

14.03.06
MARTYN JONES MP (Clwyd South), will be voting to prohibit the painful and unnecessary practice of tail docking of dogs when the Animal Welfare Bill is debated in the House of Commons on today (Tuesday, 14th March).

FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT: LOCAL MP BACKS GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR FAIRTRADE

Mon, 6 Mar 2006 16:52:49 +0000

06.03.06
CLYWD SOUTH MP - MARTYN JONES - has today praised government support for the Fairtrade Foundation.

MERSEYSIDE WASTE: MP CALLS FOR HALT TO NORTH WALES LANDFILL PLAN

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 16:43:54 +0000

01.03.06
Clwyd South MP - MARTYN JONES - today called on Merseyside local authorities to put a halt on plans to dump waste at a quarry in his North Wales constituency.

MP WELCOMES GOVERNMENT'S COMMITMENT TO STOP WILDLIFE CRIME

Tue, 28 Feb 2006 17:09:01 +0000

28.02.06
Clwyd South MP - MARTYN JONES - today welcomed news that the government is to set a new National Wildlife Crime Unit to gather intelligence on and investigate wildlife crime throughout the UK...

MARTYN JONES MP'S REACTION TO THE REPORT INTO THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO POLICE FORCES IN WALES

Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0000

22.02.06
Clwyd South Labour MP, MARTYN JONES, has responded to the publication today of the Welsh Affairs Committee Report on 'The Proposed Changes To Police Forces In Wales'.

MARTYN JONES MP SPINS THE WHEEL OF LIFE

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 17:05:55 +0000

30.01.06
MARTYN JONES MP indulged in a touch of 'spin' as he helped promote a Cancer Research UK drive to highlight ways in which cancer can be prevented through changes to lifestyle.

AIRBUS JOBS BOOST: 'FANTASTIC SUCCESS STORY GOES ON AND ON' - SAYS MP

Thu, 26 Jan 2006 16:46:02 +0000

26.01.05
Commenting on today's news that following a £5.2m grant from the Welsh Assembly, more than 600 skilled jobs are set to be created at the North Wales Airbus factory at Broughton, the Labour MP for Clwyd South MARTYN JONES said:

MARTYN JONES MP CALLS FOR WELFARE REFORM THAT WORKS FOR ALL

Wed, 25 Jan 2006 17:26:39 +0000

25.01.06
MARTYN JONES MP today called for changes to Britain's welfare system to help people on incapacity benefit into work.

LOCAL MP WELCOMES CASH BOOST TO TACKLE ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR IN PLAS MADOC

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 17:28:00 +0000

09.08.05
Local MP - Martyn Jones (Clwyd South) today welcomed news that Plas Madoc estate near Wrexham, is set to receive £30,000 for a flagship 'Alleygating Project'.

'USE IT OR LOSE IT' CALL BY MP ON HALIFAX CLOSURE THREAT

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:16:48 +0000

13.07.05
A North Wales MP has called on local residents in Rhosllanerchgrugog near Wrexham, to use their local Branch of the Halifax Building Society, in order to avoid its closure later in the year.

MP CALLS FOR HALIFAX TO GIVE HIS LOCAL BRANCH A 'LITTLE EXTRA HELP'

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:17:09 +0000

29.06.05
One of Britain's biggest banks, the Halifax is coming under fire from a local MP following its decision to close a small village branch in North Wales.

MP'S DELIGHT OVER QUARRY LANDFILL DECISION

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:17:12 +0000

28.06.05
Clwyd South MP, MARTYN JONES today hailed a "great victory for local residents" following a High Court decision in London, to overturn a Planning Inspector's decision to allow a landfill works at Hafod Quarry in Johnstown, near Wrexham.

MP WELCOMES LATEST STATISTICS ON OVERSEAS VISITORS

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:17:15 +0000

13.06.05
Senior Labour Backbencher, MARTYN JONES MP (Clwyd South) has welcomed new figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) that reported a 10% (ten percent) rise in visits to the UK by overseas residents over the last year.

MP SUPPORTS JUGGLING CARERS DURING CARERS WEEK

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:17:18 +0000

13.06.05
Clwyd South MP, MARTYN JONES is supporting Carers Week and is backing shopworkers' union Usdaw's campaign for better rights for workers with caring responsibilities.

MP PUTS FAMILIES AND PENSIONERS CENTRESTAGE

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:17:20 +0000

06.04.05
Martyn Jones, MP for Clwyd South agrees that families and pensioners are the centre of Labour policy.

PRESCRIPTIONS WILL NOT BE AN EXPENSE IN WALES SAYS MP

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:17:23 +0000

05.04.05
The Welsh Assembly has lowered the price of prescription medications on its path to providing free prescription medications for all.

WELSH LABOUR DROPPING HOSPITAL WAIT TIME

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:17:25 +0000

30.03.05
Martyn Jones, MP for Clwyd South highlights the recent reduction in the number of people waiting for hospital operations.

BANK HOLIDAY WORKERS DESERVE EXTRA TIME OFF SAYS MP

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:17:28 +0000

30.03.05
Martyn Jones, MP for Clwyd South wants to see a third term Labour government give over 100,000 Welsh people extra days off.

MARTYN JONES MP FOR CLWYD SOUTH HAS THE STATISTICS TO PROVE THE CRIME IS DOWN.

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:17:30 +0000

24.03.05
In the midst of Conservative claims that violent crimes have increased, Mr. Jones reassures that the statistics prove otherwise.

MP WILL CONTINUE TO PUSH FOR PENSIONERS

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:17:34 +0000

24.03.05
Martyn Jones MP for Clwyd South fully supports the Labour party's commitment to further improving the lives of pensioners.

LABOUR'S CAMPAIGN INCLUDES THE CHILDREN

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:17:38 +0000

24.03.05
Martyn Jones MP for Clwyd South believes it is the government's job to support parents and help ease the burdens that arise during the challenging task of raising a child.

UK ON TRACK TO A BETTER ENVIRONMENT

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:17:42 +0000

22.03.05
Martyn Jones MP for Clywd South applauds the UK's progress toward fulfilling its target goals as set out by the 1997 Kyoto Protocol.

MP DEFENDS THOSE WHO THE TORIES WANT TO OPPRESS

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:17:45 +0000

17.03.05
Martyn Jones MP for Clwyd South stands by incapacity benefit recipients who are willing and able to return to work.

HOMEOWNERSHIP HAS GROWN-MP SAYS LET GROWTH CONTINUE

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:17:47 +0000

17.03.05
Martyn Jones MP for Clwyd South recognises the all-time high in home ownership and wants to see growth continue.

MP BACKED BY GOVERNMENT TO DEMAND HONESTY OF BANKS-CONSUMERS ARE VICTORIOUS

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:17:49 +0000

16.03.05
Martyn Jones, MP for Clwyd South has made major progress today in his campaign for dormant accounts as the Government announces its commitment to resolve the scandal.

MP SUPPORTS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT TO FIGHT CRIME

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:17:52 +0000

15.03.05
Martyn Jones MP for Clywd South stands behind the Government's dedication to providing every community with a neighbourhood policing team.

MARTYN JONES MP ON THE HUNT FOR A LOCAL HERO

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:17:54 +0000

14.03.05
Martyn Jones, MP for Clwyd South is urging his local constituents to have no hesitation in nominating their local heroes for recognition through the Nationwide Awards for Voluntary Endeavour

CAREERS WALES TO UNDERGO TOUGH NEW INSPECTIONS

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:17:57 +0000

14.03.05
A new Education Bill will be put before Parliament today that would offer the Chief Inspector for Education and Training new powers to properly inspect Careers Wales, Wales' Careers Service, which currently lacks adequate levels of scrutiny.

MARTYN JONES MP STANDS BY ANIMAL WELFARE

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:18:00 +0000

10.03.05
Martyn Jones MP for Clwyd South says significant improvements in animal welfare are to come as the Government has accepted fifty-three recommendations of the Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC).

MICHAEL HOWARD: 'EXTREME, DANGEROUS AND ABSURD'

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:18:03 +0000

02.03.05
Martyn Jones has called for celebration that the minimum wage has once again been confirmed to rise to &163;5.05 and then &163;5.35 next year. Introduced by Labour, the minimum wage has prevailed alongside falling unemployment in the area, despite criticism by the Conservatives.

TORIES CALL IT A BURDEN, TO MOTHERS IT'S A RELIEF

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:18:06 +0000

02.03.05
MARTYN JONES, MP for Clwyd South is backing the extra three months paid maternity leave to mothers and is supporting the new Government consultation document that sets out to provide parents with more flexibility in balancing their work and family responsibilities.

LABOUR MPS STEP UP FIGHT TO SAVE NEIGHBOURHOOD WARDENS - 'AN AWFUL CASE OF DOUBLE STANDARDS'

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:18:09 +0000

15.02.05
Martyn Jones, MP for Clwyd South is today sending a firm message to the Wrexham County Borough Council to take note of an impassioned plea by Labour Councillors to extend the Neighbourhood Warden Scheme; a scheme that aims to tackle anti-social behaviour but has had its funding blocked at a recent council meeting by a coalition of Liberal Democrat and Independent Councillors.

TORY AM SAYS "I'D EAT MY HAT" - MP OFFERS KETCHUP

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:18:12 +0000

14.02.05
Martyn Jones, MP for Clwyd South was today surprised to find an article recently published in a welsh newspaper in which a Tory AM accuses Labour of incompetence in regard to a recent gaffe committed by a Labour MP.

EISTEDDFOD LAUNCH KICKS OFF IN LONDON AMID A HOST OF CELEBRITIES

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:18:15 +0000

09.02.05
Martyn Jones, MP for the Llangollen area joined both Lesley Garrett and Sir Willard White today at the British Council in London to publicly launch the Llangollen International Eisteddfod.

MPS DEMAND RESPECT FOR REGIMENTS' IDENTITY AND EQUAL TREATMENT FOR WALES

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:18:18 +0000

08.02.05
Martyn Jones, MP for Clwyd South along with a coalition of MPs and other dignitaries today presented a hefty petition of signatures to number 10 encouraging the government to rethink it's policy on the renaming of two of Wales' most identifiable infantry regiments.

AN MP AT 18 - MP WELCOMES PROSPECTIVE "ELECTION IDOLS"

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:18:21 +0000

08.02.05
Martyn Jones, MP for Clwyd South has welcomed the decision by the government to reduce the age at which a member of the public may run for Parliament from 21 to 18 years of age.

SENIOR LABOUR MP MAINTAINS PRESSURE ON GOVERNMENT TO PUSH AHEAD WITH DORMANT ACCOUNT REFORM

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:18:24 +0000

01.02.05
Senior Labour MP, Martyn Jones who earlier this year gained substantial cross-party support for his EDM (Early Day Motion) on Dormant Accounts has maintained pressure on the government after the issue was cited in the Chancellor's Pre-Budget Report.

MARTYN JONES MP SAYS "YOU CAN DO IT"

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:18:27 +0000

31.01.05
An award scheme of voucher offerings from a large &163;100,000 fund is being offered by the large retail company, B&Q.

MARTYN JONES MP CALLS ON LOCAL BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT CHARITIES IN CLWYD SOUTH

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:18:30 +0000

31.01.05
"&133;and receive a cash payout of up to &163;500 at the same time."

SPORTS CLUBS COULD SAVE THOUSANDS - MP SAYS DON'T MISS OUT ON FANTASTIC NEW SCHEME

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:18:32 +0000

24.01.05
MP for Clwyd South, Martyn Jones MP is urging all sports clubs across the constituency to reap in the benefits of tax breaks now available to them.

PENSIONERS ARE NOT CLAIMING COUNCIL TAX BENEFITS - MARTYN JONES BACKS NEW CAMPAIGN TO RAISE AWARENESS

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:18:35 +0000

24.01.05
THOUSANDS of pensioners in Clwyd South could be missing out on massive savings on their council tax by failing to apply for council tax benefits, according to local MP Martyn Jones

MP PRAISES NEW SCHEME TO EMPOWER LOCAL RESIDENTS AGAINST DRUNKEN BEHAVIOUR

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:18:39 +0000

24.01.05
Martyn Jones MP for Clwyd South welcomes new clampdown on late night alcohol-fuelled violence.

CLWYD SOUTH SEES UNEMPLOYMENT SLICED IN HALF - AND IT'S STILL FALLING

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:18:41 +0000

21.01.05
MARTYN JONES, MP for Clwyd South is overwhelmed by an encouraging set of statistics published showing that Unemployment has halved in Clwyd South since 1997 and is currently falling by an average rate of almost 10% per year.

CLWYD SOUTH TO ENJOY A NEW ERA OF PUBLIC BODY TRANSPARENCY - MP APPLAUDS NEW FREEDOM OF INFOMRATION ACT

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:18:44 +0000

21.01.05
MARTYN JONES, MP for Clwyd South has welcomed the new Freedom of Information Act that came into force on January 1st. The Act - as in other countries with Freedom of Information (FOI) laws - means that a great deal more information will be put into the public domain.