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...

Published on 14th of August As the Conservative leadership contest drags on the two contenders pretend the last 12 years of Tory government have never happened. On one hand you have Sunak responsible for inflation at a 40 year high and on the other, there’s Liz Truss,...

British Army recruits drop by 21% in Wales - as Conservatives push ahead with 10000 troops cut to Army New Government figures have revealed that British Army recruits have dropped by 21% in Wales- as Conservatives push ahead with further cuts of 10,000 troops to the...

Chris Evans MP for Islwyn is proud to support the UN International Youth Day 2022 and is encouraging people across all generations to get involved in sports. This year’s theme focuses on intergenerational solidarity and creating a world for all ages. The perception of...

Thursday 4th August marks this year’s Cycle to Work Day and Chris Evans MP is encouraging people to ditch their cars and cycle to work. Cycle to Work Day aims to inspire people to break their usual commuting habits and travel on their bikes to reduce air pollution and...

This week Chris Evans MP is celebrating Love Parks Week 2022 and is encouraging people across his constituency to go out and explore their local park.  In Islwyn, there is a wide variety of green spaces, including Cwmcarn Forest drive, Blackwood showfields and...

Chris Evans MP is proudly supporting World Hepatitis Day in aiming to eradicate Hepatitis by 2030. On this World Hepatitis Day, the Islwyn MP is raising awareness of the disease and its symptoms so parents can spot them early.  Symptoms can include dark urine,...

During this Anti- Social Behaviour Week, Chris Evans MP has spoken about the impact of this issue in Islwyn.  Following the end of the COVID- 19 pandemic, anti- social behaviour has become an increasing problem across the country. Resolve’s ABS Awareness Week focuses...

With Wales reaching it’s hottest day on record, Chris Evans MP is speaking the importance of keeping your pets cool during the heat.   During his trip to Battersea Cats and Dogs home last week, the Islwyn MP learnt how dogs can’t cool themselves down by sweating like...

In a Parliamentary reception on Wednesday 13th July, Chris Evans MP met with researchers, campaigners and healthcare workers from Versus Arthritis. With almost one-third of the population suffering from musculoskeletal conditions, the work being done by the Welsh...

Published on 3rd of July For two years we were subject to restrictions which meant we were unsure when we could next go abroad. Many of us spent this time planning our perfect holiday, dreaming of a time when we could be on relaxing on a beach or taking in the sights...

Islwyn MP, Chris Evans has raised the issue of the huge number of experienced probation officers leaving the service.   Speaking this week in Westminster, Mr. Evans shared the fears of probation officers who feel they are not able to spend enough time with high-risk...

During injury prevention week, Chris Evans MP reminds us of the importance of ensuring personal safety by opting to wear a helmet. Since the pandemic, cycling has become an increasingly popular mode of exercise. Despite the fact around. 80% of bicycle crashes involve...

Chris Evans MP is this week supporting the Reading Agency who have teamed up with the Science Musuem for the 2022 Summer Reading Challenge, which begins in Wales on Saturday 9th July.   Mr Evans is encouraging families from across Wales to get involved with this...

Chris Evans MP last night led a debate into the scourge of illegal off-road biking in his constituency of Islwyn. Last year Mr Evans presented a petition to Parliament from residents in Abercarn calling for new measures to tackle illegal off-road biking in the valleys...

On Monday 13th June during Defence Questions, Chris Evans MP demanded clarity from the Government on the future of Ajax. General Dynamics are manufacturing the £5.5 billion armoured vehicle programme at its site in Merthyr Tydfil, where they employ more than 700...

Published on 22nd of May An international war dominating the news, high inflation and a government doing very little to help living standards, it all feels like a throwback to the 1980’s. Unfortunately, these events are not confined to the history books. As inflation...

Local MPs Chris Evans and Jessica Morden visited the We Connect café today to show support for the work of the Risca Covid-19 Volunteers group. The We Connect café in Risca is run entirely by volunteers and uses profits from the café to fund their Community Pantry....

Chris Evans MP proudly showed his support for the animal rescue sector at an event in Parliament hosted by Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.  The event celebrated the vital role rescues play in caring for animals and supporting communities, and the Islwyn MP was delighted...

The MP for Islwyn has pledged their support to children and young people with a vision impairment through Guide Dogs’ “All Things Equal” campaign. At a Parliamentary event hosted by the charity Guide Dogs, Chris Evans met children, young people and their families to...

Following the recent announcement of up to 60 potential job losses at General Dynamics, Shadow Defence Procurement Minister Chris Evans has said the Ministry of Defence indecision on the AJAX programme is now costing jobs in Wales Chris Evans MP for Islwyn made the...

• Chris Evans MP visits relocated Crumlin Post Office, shop and brand-new café goes from strength to strength • Postmistress also now provides new Mobile Post Office services for 20 communities Chris Evans, MP for Islwyn has visited relocated Crumlin Post Office to...

    The Shadow Minister for Defence Procurement spoke in Parliament today about the need for long-term investment into apprenticeships and skills development.   Mr Evans has said that the upcoming new medium helicopter contract is an opportunity for the...