Chris Evans MP
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR ISLWYN
Chris Evans MP
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR ISLWYN
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Islwyn MP calls for reform to Breed Specific Legislation
This week, Chris Evans MP met Emma Whitfield, a mother whose son, Jack Lis, was killed by a dangerous dog in Caerphilly in 2021, during the All- Party Parliamentary Dog Advisory Group’s event in Parliament. Alongside meeting Emma, Mr Evans met with representatives of...
Chris Evans MP calls on the UK Government to tackle the cost-of-living crisis for people in Islwyn
This week, Chris Evans MP spoke in the debate on the Budget following the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt MP’s statement in Parliament. Mr Evans raised the Government’s mismanagement of a number of issues contributing to the cost-of-living crisis, including...
Islwyn MP calls for cats to be included in any new pet abduction offence
Islwyn MP, Chris Evans attended the All-Party Group on Cats (APGOCATS) drop-in on cat theft this week in Parliament. The event was a chance to discuss cat theft with animal welfare charities and campaigners including Cats Protection. Cases of recorded cat theft...
My latest Argus column
Published Monday 13th March 2023 Last week was international women’s day and as always it is a good time to reflect on the impact women have made on our own personal lives and our wider community. As someone who has loved sport from such an early age, this year I want...
Chris Evans MP pledges to be a smoke free MP on behalf of Islwyn
This year, Chris Evans MP is pledging to be a smokefree MP on behalf of Islwyn. In 2023, Cancer Research UK launched their #SmokeFreeUK campaign. This campaign aims to put pressure on the UK government to take more drastic measures in order to tackle...
Chris Evans MP supports Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2023
This week, Chris Evans MP is supporting Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2023 and is reminding those who are struggling with an eating disorder that they are not alone. Eating disorders and body dysmorphia can affect all people and are estimated to affect £1.6 million...
Fix football regulation before more clubs change hands or go under, says Chris Evans MP
As the football white paper is published this week, Mr Evans and his colleagues in the Labour Party are calling on the Government to bring in a regulator as quickly as possible. Labour has welcomed the white paper’s publication, but it is already long overdue. In the...
Chris Evans MP visits local Fish and Chip shop nominated for the Takeaway of the Year
Last week, Chris Evans MP visited Fish Kitchen 1854 in Maesycwmmer, are in the Top 10 for the Takeaway of the Year at the National Fish and Chip Awards 2023. Fish Kitchen 1854, which is named after the nearby Hengoed/Maesycwmmer Viaduct, opened in 2018 and is run by...
Chris Evans MP encourages people to take part in Time to Talk Day 2023
On Thursday 2nd February, Chris Evans MP is encouraging everyone to take part in Time to Talk Day 2023. Time to Talk Day was launched in 2014 and takes place every February. This year, Mr Evans is encouraging everyone across Islwyn to talk about mental health. Across...
My latest Argus column
Published 30th January 2023 Hidden within the beautiful valleys and across our natural landscapes, there is a growing concern that pollution is casting a shadow over our wonderful area. We are lucky in Islwyn to have such beautiful natural landscapes surrounding our...
Chris Evans MP remembers the millions of victims of Nazi Genocide on Holocaust Memorial Day
Each year on January 27th, Holocaust Remembrance Day is commemorated to remember the millions of people who perished during the Holocaust, especially the six million Jews and the millions more who died as a result of Nazi persecution of other groups. In addition to...
Islwyn MP “cuts the ribbon” to officially open Aberbargoed Post Office
Chris Evans MP for Islwyn “cut the ribbon” today (20/1) to officially open Aberbargoed Post Office which has restored service to the community at Nisa, 93 Commercial Street, Aberbargoed, Bargoed, CF81 9EU. Shabna Kalam and Rimys Latheef opened a brand-new Nisa...
Chris Evans MP hosts launch event for the Campaign for Records – Democracy and Rights in the Digital Age
Last week. Chris Evans MP hosted the event for the Campaign for Records – Democracy and Rights in the Digital Age, as Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Archives and History. The campaign, by the Archives and Records Association and the Information...
Chris Evans MP meets with Stagecoach South Wales to discuss proposed changes to bus services
Chris Evans MP for Islwyn, met with Nigel Winter, Managing Director of Stagecoach South Wales on Friday 13th January to discuss the proposed changes to the bus services in Ty Sign, Risca. The proposed changes to the R1/R2 and 55/55 have caused significant concern to...
My latest Argus column
Published 19th December 2022 As we approach the festive period, many of us would usually come together with family to exchange gifts and eat a big Christmas meal. This year, things for many won’t be the same. The cost-of-living crisis is affecting people in...
Islwyn MP praises Caerphilly County Borough Council’s £3 million Cost of Living hardship fund during PMQs
Chris Evans MP challenged the Prime Minister today during PMQs on the country's dependence on local government to fund support for people through the cost-of-living crisis. The Islwyn MP praised Caerphilly County Borough Council for the £3 million Cost of Living...
Islwyn MP objects to the closure of the HSBC branch in Blackwood
Chris Evans MP has today made his objections to the closure of the HSBC branch in Blackwood. Mr Evans has written to HSBC following their announcement that the Blackwood Branch is to close. HSBC has announced they are closing 114 branches across the UK in 2023, and...
Chris Evans MP supports World AIDS Day 2022
This World AIDS Day, Chris Evans MP is remembering those that lost their lives to AIDS- related illnesses since the start of the epidemic and stands in solidarity with everyone battling the virus today. Across the world, there are 38.4 million people living with HIV...
Islwyn MP supports local Scout Group after incidents of Anti- Social Behaviour and Vandalism
Last week, Chris Evans MP visited the 1st Abercarn Scouts after hearing about an incident of anti-social behaviour and vandalism targeting their club. During the visit, Mr Evans heard how Scout Clubs in the area have become the target of vandalism by...
Chris Evans MP congratulates Nuclear Test Veterans for their Medallic Recognition
Chris Evans, MP for Islwyn, has welcomed the government’s announcement on Monday, November 21st, that an estimated 22,000 veterans and civilians will be eligible for the Nuclear Test Medal, which was established to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the nation's...
Chris Evans MP supports Pancreatic Cancer UK’s ‘No Time to Wait’ Campaign
This week, Chris Evans MP attended Pancreatic Cancer UK’s event in Parliament to launch their ‘No Time to Wait’ campaign, raising awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. Pancreatic Cancer is the deadliest common cancer and affects 10,000 people a...
Chris Evans MP hosts Cost of Living Advice Day
My latest Argus column
Published 11th November 2022 As we observe Remembrance Day, it can be easy to feel distant from the people whose bravery and service we are commemorating. Both today and on Sunday, we will honour those who have served our country and those who are still serving. Last...
Islwyn MP welcomes Caerphilly Unison branch to Parliament
Chris Evans MP has met with representatives from Unison Caerphilly branch in Parliament to discuss the cost- of- living crisis and his constituency Islwyn. The Islwyn MP heard about how the cost – of- living crisis is affecting unison members, and how in-work poverty...
Chris Evans MP questions Government on Cwmfelinfach Waste Plant Facility
Islwyn MP has challenged the Government on allowing concerns about pollution to be factored into planning decisions, in light of UK’s Net Zero commitments. Mr Evans raised the controversial waste plant which is currently under construction in Cwmfellinfach. The...
Chris Evans MP supports the Lawn Tennis Association’s Park Tennis Project
Last week in Parliament, the MP for Islwyn Chris Evans, met with representatives from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to hear about their Park Tennis Project and their work across the country to bring public courts, that are in a poor or unplayable state, back to...
Islwyn MP celebrates local Karate Club, Akai Ryuu S.K.C’s success at the Karate Association World Championships
Last night, Islwyn MP, Chris Evans, visited the local karate club, Akai Ryuu S.K.C, to celebrate their recent success in the Karate Association World Championships. The squad, made up of 27 members, represented Wales and won 19 gold medals, 14 silver and 14...
Chris Evans MP and Rhianon Passmore MS come together to support and celebrate Macmillian Coffee Morning
On Friday, the MP and MS for Islwyn, supported people living with cancer by holding a Macmillan coffee morning at Mr Evans’ office in Pontllanfraith. There are over 3 million people with cancer across the UK and with the rising cost of living crisis, Macmillan are...
Chris Evans MP backs Guide Dogs’ “Open Doors” campaign
Chris Evans, Member of Parliament for Islwyn helped raise awareness of the rights of assistance dog owners when he met with Guide Dogs at the Labour Party Conference. The law gives assistance dog owners, including guide dogs owners, the right to access businesses...
Chris Evans MP pays tribute to the late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
On Friday, Chris Evans MP for Islwyn paid tribute to the late HM Queen Elizabeth II in Parliament. Mr Evans, alongside his colleagues from the House of Commons, offered their condolences to the Royal Family and shared their favourite memories from Queen Elizabeth’s...