What has Gerald Jones been up to today?
Gerald Jones is MP for Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney and a member of the Labour party.
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The Conservative government has lost control of the economy, with skyrocketing inflation, falling wages and rising mortgage rates.
Only Labour has a plan to tackle the cost of living crisis. 👇
On the 12th August, join @GeraldJonesLAB and I for our cost of living advice day. The event is open to anyone looking for help and support to reduce their bills. Please drop by 👇
⏰ 10am - 12pm
📍 High Street Baptist Church, High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8DN
I was pleased to visit #Rhymney Bowls Club this afternoon for their open day for the public. Managed to have a game as well with @Dawn_Bowden and Cllr David Harse.
Thanks all for training we had a ball😊
If you are looking for some advice or support on reducing household bills please come along to;
Cost of Living Advice Day at High Street Baptist Church.
Friday 12th August
10am - 12pm
Our team along with other many organisations are here to help.
Should we be surprised? It’s what the Tories have always done!
Rishi Sunak boasts of taking money from 'deprived urban areas' for wealthy towns http://news.sky.com/story/rishi-sunak-boasts-of-taking-money-from-deprived-urban-areas-for-wealthy-towns-12666046
🗨️ Do you have a question or something you’d like to discuss with me as your MP?
📅 Come along to my next advice surgery in Merthyr Tydfil on Wednesday 10th August.
📞 Just call 01685 383 739 to book an appointment.
🛝 From park runs to playgrounds, spaces to walk the dog or meet up with friends, our green spaces in Merthyr Tydfil & Rhymney are valuable areas for our communities.
This #LoveParks Week it’s important to celebrate them & ensure they're protected for future generations to enjoy
ICYMI: The Upper Rhymney Valley men’s health group provides a safe, friendly space with support for local men facing mental health challenges.
They meet Thursdays 6.30-8.30pm at Rhymney Rugby Club. For more info, just call Phil on 07312 101523. #MentalHealth #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay
☕ Fantastic to speak to so many constituents at my coffee morning surgery and street surgery in Pontsticill today.
☀️ Even better that the sun was shining for us!
☕️Join me for my next coffee morning advice surgery!
📅Thursday 4 August
⏰11am-noon
📍The Red Cow Inn, Main Road, Pontsticill, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2UN
Please come along, all welcome.
BT’s CEO has refused to meet @CWUnews despite his staff taking industrial action. This is unacceptable. @LucyMPowell and I have written to him demanding he opens negotiations. A fair pay deal could resolve this dispute. We stand with the workers.👇🏻
🧵People are worried sick about energy prices rising again in the autumn, but yet again we see eye-watering profits for oil and gas producers. (1/3) https://twitter.com/emilygosden/status/1554349645341630464
BP's profits surged to $8.5 billion in the second quarter - three times higher than a year earlier (and close to record highs seen in 2008) thanks to high oil and fuel prices
It's using the cash to buy back $3.5 billion of shares this quarter and has increased its dividend too
With fuel bills expected to hit £3,500 for households in October @Dawn_Bowden & I are doing all we can to help you.
On the 12th Aug we're holding a cost of living advice day. Please drop by 👇
⏰ 10am - 12pm
📍 High Street Baptist Church, High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8DN
☕️Join me for my next coffee morning advice surgery!
📅Thursday 4 August
⏰11am-noon
📍The Red Cow Inn, Main Road, Pontsticill, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2UN
Please come along, all welcome.
Take a look at what's happening in Rhymney this week
Edrychwch ar yr hyn sy'n digwydd yn Rhymni yr wythnos hon
@itsyyfm @CaerphillyCBC @caerphillylib @CaerphillyRegen @50plus_AgeWell @IWNGwent
“Your success goes far beyond the trophy you have so deservedly earned.
“You have all set an example that will be an inspiration for girls and women today, and for future generations.”
🏴 🏆 The Queen has sent a message of congratulations to the @Lionesses:
Enjoyed a visit to #Treharris earlier for the Fun Day at the Rugby Field. Huge credit to Cerys and team for organising and to @dgarethrichards doing as he always does so well, supporting his community. Da Iawn!
Brilliant @WelshGovernment funded Summer of Fun Day at Treharris Rugby Club today. Lots of residents in attendance
⚠️ Important changes to rail services between Rhymney and Caerphilly ⚠️
Make sure you are up-to-date with the upcoming changes to the rail timetable.
Visit @tfwrail website to find out more here 👇
http://tfw.wales/projects/metro/service-changes
Out on the @labourdoorstep_ today in #MerthyrVale with @CllrRoberts @CllrScottThomas meeting and having conversations with residents and taking up issues of concern.
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Great to be out in the sunshine in Cilhaul this morning with @GalsworthyErnie supporting @GeraldJonesLAB Street Surgery https://twitter.com/GeraldJonesLAB/status/1553038669379997699
Huge thanks to Cllrs. @GalsworthyErnie & @dgarethrichards for joining me on today's street surgery in #Treharris.
Residents are clear: the UK Tory psychodrama will only deliver more of the same.
It's time for a #GeneralElectionNow so @UKLabour can sort out their mess.
Huge thanks to Cllrs. @GalsworthyErnie & @dgarethrichards for joining me on today's street surgery in #Treharris.
Residents are clear: the UK Tory psychodrama will only deliver more of the same.
It's time for a #GeneralElectionNow so @UKLabour can sort out their mess.
Great visit to @BerryGlobalInc today in #Rhymney
They've been a long-standing employer in Merthyr Tydfil & Rhymney.
They are currently employing as well so please check their website for more details: http://bpipackagingsolutions.com
Smashing to meet Rowan and Martin at @BikeParkWales to hear about their continuing progress as a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.
Really impressed to hear about their ongoing plans for the future.
Do check out their website 👇
https://www.bikeparkwales.com/
Had an absolute blast at @MerthyrSailing this week! ⛵
Seeing the new club house fully open was brilliant. I want to thank Andrew, Rob and Nick for giving up their time to meet with me and show me around.
Do check out their website for more info 👇
https://www.mtsc.org.uk/
Good luck #TeamWales in the @birminghamcg22!
I know you will make us all proud at #B2022 and we will be cheering you on all the way!
Want to find out more about the games? Visit 👇
https://teamwales.cymru/en/events/birmingham-2022/
ICYMI: As the cost-of-living crisis deepens I want to make sure Merthyr Tydfil & Rhymney residents are supported as much as possible.
@DwrCymruWelshWater offer a discounted rate for parents of kids on Free School Meals.
The 'HelpU' tariff could save you £230 on water bills.
Thank you to Merthyr Tydfil & Rhymney CLP & affiliates for voting to re-select me as your candidate for the next #GeneralElection.
We have shown what an optimistic, honest & progressive @WelshLabour Govt can achieve in Wales. Now to deliver that for the UK.
📺: The Merthyr Tydfil & Rhymney Jobs Fair was a roaring success!
@Dawn_Bowden & I would like to thank everyone who attended: employers & those seeking a new job. After 3 years away you see just how much these events mean to our community.
Now to plan the 2023 Jobs Fair!
Very successful jobs fair at Ael y Bryn Community Centre, #Rhymney today. Lots of vacancies available from various employers.
Thanks to @GeraldJonesLAB & @Dawn_Bowden and the employers for hosting this event for residents.
Please help if you can to combat loneliness and isolation 👇🏼👇🏼
Urgently needed volunteer befrienders in the Treharris area for older people who are feeling isolated and lonely. Please details on the poster. 👇
Training provided.
📣 Don't forget the Merthyr Tydfil & Rhymney jobs fair tomorrow!
Open to everyone so pop along to 👇
📅 26 July
⏰ 10am - 1pm
📍 Ael Y Bryn Community Centre, Rhymney, NP22 5DR
The next @UKLabour Govt will work closely with our @WelshLabour Govt to achieve our mission for economic growth.
@Keir_Starmer's speech shows that there is only one party in the UK that has the plans to unlock more jobs and tackle the cost of living crisis head on.
Watch LIVE in 10 minutes: @Keir_Starmer sets out Labour's mission for economic growth. https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1MYGNngnoqLGw
Only Labour can deliver the strong, secure and fair economic growth that Britain needs.
Britain in the words of those running to be the next Tory leader.
💥 Looking for something brilliant the kids can enjoy over the summer holidays? 🦸♀️🦸♂️
Look no further than @merthyrlibrary were they are holding Comic Book workshops with @BeanoOfficial artist @RiRoDoodles!
Check out below for more details 👇
📰 READ: Residents of Merthyr Tydfil & Rhymney can read my weekly round-up here.
Hope everyone has a good weekend!
https://www.geraldjones.co.uk/weekly-round-up/2022/07/22/weekly-round-up-22-july-2022/
📺WATCH: A key priority for MPs is dealing with constituency casework, but delays across multiple Government departments, like DWP & the Passport Office, impede our ability to support constituents.
Action must be taken to address this disrespectful behaviour.
Good Luck to you all in your new roles! 👋👋
We bid fond farewell to 3 incredible teachers 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻Mrs Gray, Miss Williams & Mrs Conway & great TA Miss Vincent, 👋🏻now a qualified teacher!🎓We wish you the best. Continue to shine & sprinkle your magic 🪄 in the new @CaerphillyCBC schools you join. @MrElliott01 @SharonPascoe123
Hope you all enjoy a well earned break. Stunning picture of @YYGPrimary btw.
Wishing our wonderful children and families a lovely Summer Break. Thank you for your ongoing support, without which, our jobs would be much much harder! See you in September and stay safe!
Well done @Steph_Peacock for leading the way on this issue. 👋👋
Proud to have worked alongside the Trustees of the MPS to ensure the increase to miners' pensions this year is protected against inflation.
As the cost of living continues to cause great concern, this change will see miners' pensions rise by around 11%, rather than 4%👇
Caerphilly County Borough Council's recruitment team will be there. https://caerphilly.gov.uk/jobs #TeamCaerphilly @GeraldJonesLAB @Dawn_Bowden
Bydd tîm recriwtio Cyngor bwrdeistref Sirol Caerffili yno. https://caerphilly.gov.uk/Services/Jobs-and-training?lang=cy-gb
#TimCaerffili https://twitter.com/GeraldJonesLAB/status/1546859295408619521
Are you looking for a new job? Want to take your first step on the path to a dream career?
Pop along to the Merthyr Tydfil & Rhymney Jobs Fair - I'm hosting with @JCPJobsPlusMore & @Dawn_Bowden.
📅 26 July
⏰ 10am - 1pm
📍 Ael Y Bryn Community Centre, #Rhymney, NP22 5DR
The long awaited and desperately needed Gambling White Paper has now been delayed for the 4th time after an 18 month wait. I hope that whoever prevails in the leadership contest prioritises implementing the reforms as a matter of urgency. People's lives are at risk. Do not delay.
@fcwpa @carlcuss @UpperRhymneyPS @Phip_Primary @RhymneyLibrary @GeraldJonesLAB @Dawn_Bowden @SWFireandRescue https://twitter.com/IDSHeadteacher/status/1550035990512865280
Great to be with @WelshLabour friends this evening as we look to the future.
We don't need a change of Tory leader, we need a change of government in Westminster.
Keir's path to Downing Street runs through Wales.
We can achieve so much together in power.
After months of campaigning with fellow Labour MPs, the Gov’t have today announced that they will bring forward Bonus Protection for the Miners' Pension Scheme.
This will ensure that miners pensions increase by around 11%, rather than 4%, this Autumn.
📺 WATCH: My recent visit to Ysgol Rhyd Y Grug showed that our kids are leading the way on tackling #ClimateChange.
I asked the Minister what lessons he could learn from their action to prevent deforestation and when the UK Tory Govt will follow @UKLabour's lead on #NetZero
Heartbreaking news. Thoughts and prayers with the wider family and friends at this awful time.
The women, aged 30 and 79, and were travelling in a blue Citreon C3 with the young boy
https://bbc.in/3cwJHtH