Speaking up for Torfaen at Westminster
MP calls for independent assessments before Premiership reforms go ahead Torfaen MP Paul Murphy has backed Pontypool RFC in their talks with the WRU over safety. After meeting with Torfaen AM Lynne Neagle and Pooler Managing Director Frank Stanton, Mr Murphy has written to the WRU to ask them to postpone their Premiership reform plans [...]
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I support your campaign to defend your pensions and the services you work in. No-one wants strikes, least of all dedicated public servants, such as police staff, care workers, teachers and health workers – many of whom have never taken such action before. Whatever the Government might say, those taking action on Wednesday are not [...]
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Paul Murphy MP urges a halt to closure plans for the minor injuries unit at County Hospital, Panteg. See the Free Press article here.
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Following debate on establishment on Silk Commission of devolution in Wales, Paul Murphy welcomes the Silk Commission but warns of threats to the Union. See Paul’s article on Wales Home here and coverage of the debate in the Western Mail here.
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Paul Murphy urges Government to allow veterans of Malaysian campaign the right to wear the PJM medal. You can view Paul’s speech in the debate here.
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Paul Murphy, former Secretary of State for Northern Ireland criticises Government after announcing a review of Patrick Finucane murder of 1989, not a full inquiry. See Paul’s speech here following a Ministerial statement announcing the review.
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Paul Murphy visited the Philippines in October to discuss his experience in the Northern Ireland peace process. Click here to view Philippino media coverage of Paul’s visit.
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Paul Murphy criticises UK Government of lack of consultation with Welsh Assembly over plans to elect Police Commissioners. View the Western Mail’s coverage here.
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Paul Murphy explores why today few Welsh students are going to Oxford and Cambridge, why Oxbridge is still valuable, and suggest how Welsh access could increase. View Paul’s thoughts here.
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Former Secretary of State for Wales Paul Murphy argues against electoral reform See the BBC article here.
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