Reform of the House of Lords On May 9 the Queen will be coming to the House of Lords to deliver her “Queen’s Speech”. This will set out the Government’s “agenda” for…
Category: Opinion
Caerphilly Business Forum: Meet the Buyer in Bargoed was promising
One of the challenges facing government at all levels is to rekindle economies at a local level.Across the UK there are regions where businesses are thriving and employment levels are relatively good…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: April 4
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Nathan Flanagan I wanted to mention one of Plaid’s candidates in next month’s council…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: April 3
Why Police Stations are Important Gwent Police have announced that virtually all the police stations in the Caerphilly Borough will be closed to the public from July.As a direct consequence of the…
How the banks can tackle financial exclusion
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has called for new laws to tackle the growing problem of financial exclusion.
A Ten Minute Rule Bill tabled by Mr Evans aims to ensure that banks are held accountable for their lending activities.
Here he sets out his argument for the new law.
Caerphilly Business Forum: Budget 2012 was non-event
Yesterday’s budget was in many ways a bit of a non-event. It was described by the Chancellor himself as “neutral” and by critics as boring.I suppose if everything was fine and going…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: March 21
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Remploy I’m thoroughly disgusted at the Westminster Coalition Government’s decision to close the Remploy…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: March 19
Most people don’t realise that so-far less than 30% of the Conservative-led Government’s cuts have been implemented. To date, most of the cuts have only caused minimal concern and hardship. This is…
Caerphilly Business Forum: Businesses need to engage digital
There’s been a lot of noise surrounding the first “Google Juice Bar” event in Cardiff this week through which Google says it wants to help Welsh businesses improve their online presence.It may…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: March 7
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Disability Hate Crime A debate in the Assembly highlighted the stigma put upon benefit…