As we greet the New Year, we all hope for peace and certainty for the future – for our families, communities and the economy, and for all those who are vulnerable and in need in the world. I look forward to playing my part in the new Welsh […]
There was overwhelming sadness in the community of Rhoose and much further afield when we learnt that Catherine (Cath) Watkins had passed away on Tuesday 11th December, after a courageous battle with cancer. Cath came to my attention a few years ago when she contacted me about the Homework Club […]
Vale AM Jane Hutt, congratulated Mark Drakeford following the announcement on Thursday 6th December that he had won the campaign to lead the Labour Party in Wales. Playing a leading role in this campaign, Jane supported Mark Drakeford in the contest to become Leader and First Minister of Wales, and […]
Recently, the UN Special Rapporteur Professor Philip Alston, visited the UK (including Cardiff) to report on the state of poverty. In his damning report, Prof Alston condemned the UK government’s treatment of the country’s poorest and most vulnerable. He said that cuts to social support were inflicting unnecessary misery in […]
November 25 is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Domestic violence can affect women of all ages, from all social classes and all races. Shockingly, in Wales and England, 2 women a week are killed by a current or former partner and 10,000 […]
November 25 was White Ribbon Day- the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Vale AM Jane Hutt, marked the day in the Senedd with members of the Dinas Powys WI. She said: “Shockingly, in Wales and England, 2 women a week are killed by a current or […]
Second purple plaque recipient announced at Merthyr’s Redhouse The Merthyr-born feminist historian and scholar, Ursula Masson, is to be commemorated with a purple plaque on the walls of the Redhouse it has been announced today (Monday 5th November 2018). At an event at the Redhouse in Merthyr, Jane Hutt […]
Jane secured a commitment from the Welsh Government to instruct Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to meet the public, with scientists, about Hinkley Point, with an agreement to report back to the Assembly on this important public engagement. She expects this public contact to be open and transparent, as it is […]
The inaugural Honorary Fellowship awarded by Cardiff and Vale College has been presented to Jane Hutt AM. Presented by the Chair of the College, Geraint Evans, the Vale AM received the award at the Higher Education Ceremony on Saturday 29th September, ‘in recognition of her continued support of the […]
On Thursday September 27th, Jane Hutt AM and Golau Caredig (Hafod Extra Care, which provides affordable independent living accommodation for people over 55) hosted their annual Macmillan fundraising coffee morning. With the support of volunteers, and with other local organisations and charities displaying information stalls at the Golau Craedig building […]
