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Category: Opinion

There was never a threat to Caerphilly’s Cenotaph from Black Lives Matter

Thursday, June 25, 2020Thursday, June 25, 2020

The second Black Lives Matter protest in Caerphilly town happened on Saturday, June 20 – and it passed without incident.

Gerald Jones MP: Local authorities “still facing significant repair costs” after February floods

Wednesday, June 24, 2020Wednesday, June 24, 2020

In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr and Rhymney MP Gerald Jones discusses flooding, statutory sick pay, water mains and more.

Mohammad Asghar MS: “I would have expected and hoped the world had moved on from the days of direct and violent racism, and it saddens me to say, this is not the case”

Wednesday, June 17, 2020Thursday, June 18, 2020

South Wales East Senedd Member Mohammad Asghar recently penned this article for Caerphilly Observer in the days before his sudden and unexpected death.

Gwent PCC Jeff Cuthbert: “The job of the police anywhere in the world is to protect and serve their communities”

Wednesday, June 10, 2020Wednesday, June 10, 2020

In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner Jeff Cuthbert talks about knife crime, protests, coronavirus and more.

Dawn Bowden MS: “I want to thank all those who have followed the advice”

Tuesday, June 9, 2020Tuesday, June 9, 2020

In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr and Rhymney MS Dawn Bowden talks about the lockdown, schools reopening, the NHS and more.

Mohammad Asghar MS: “People in Wales are confused and dismayed that what is permitted in England is not allowed in Wales”

Thursday, June 4, 2020Thursday, June 4, 2020

In his new blog for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Mohammad Asghar talks about coronavirus lockdown measures.

Gerald Jones MP: Furlough scheme must “go much further”

Tuesday, June 2, 2020Tuesday, June 2, 2020

In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr and Rhymney MP Gerald Jones talks about furlough, British Airways and Personal Independence Payments.

Hefin David MS: “The sacrifices we are making together are making a difference and saving lives”

Monday, June 1, 2020Monday, June 1, 2020

In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly MS Hefin David talks about new coronavirus regulations.

Delyth Jewell MS: “It is normal to be feeling sad and anxious during this very difficult time”

Thursday, May 21, 2020Thursday, May 21, 2020

In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Delyth Jewell talks about Mental Health Awareness Week.

Gerald Jones MP: “The messages of unity and determination that the Second World War generation have taught us have never been more important”

Monday, May 11, 2020Monday, May 11, 2020

In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr and Rhymney MP Gerald Jones talks about coronavirus, parliament and VE Day.

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