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...

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, 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, 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...

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...