Jane Hutt AM reacted strongly to the warning from Aston Martin that they could stop manufacturing cars in Britain if the UK Government Brexit negotiations end up with a ‘no deal’. She said, ‘ I recently visited Aston Martin in St. Athan to view progress in turning the super […]
In my tribute to Carl I want to share my memories of this ‘gentle giant’- a man who was witty, loving and loveable, deeply principled, a good friend, comrade and ministerial colleague. The impact he had as a Minister and Cabinet Secretary are on record and I want […]
Many of you have been in touch and thank you for your very kind words. Warm wishes, Jane
I am leaving the Cabinet after 18 and a half years of ministerial office in health, social services, equalities, education, finance and finally as Leader of the House and Chief Whip. I have been very fortunate to be able to play my part in the founding years of the Assembly, […]
On October 18th, Vale of Glamorgan AM Jane Hutt hosted the launch of The Rhodri Morgan Life Ethics Fellowship, in memory of the work of former First Minister of Wales Rhodri Morgan. Wales was the first country in the UK to introduce an ‘opt out’ system for […]
It is with great sadness that I make this tribute to Sid Lye, who has died aged 82. He was the beloved husband of Sheila Lye and friend to so many in Barry. Sid was best known as an accomplished organist playing for over 30 years at Windsor United Reform […]
After being approached by the Soroptimists, I helped them establish a stall in the Senedd in order to conduct a survey on people’s knowledge of human trafficking and slavery. Soroptimists from all over the UK are working with the UK Modern Slavery Training Delivery Group, to establish the public’s knowledge on […]
Those of us who have been elected Members of the Assembly since its inception in 1999, (there are 9 out of 60) look back to the Referendum in 1997 as the green light for devolution in Wales. We recognise the responsibility we have all had, to make sure devolution […]
Earlier this year, pupils from St Athan Primary School attended my annual Spring Breakfast – this year’s theme was ‘Engineering Change’ focussing on the importance of science, engineering, maths and technology (STEM). The pupils decided to make the week of 25 September their STEM week. During this week pupils […]
Every September, MacMillan encourages people all over the UK to host coffee mornings to raise funds for the cancer support charity. This year I was privileged to co-host an event at Golau Caredig, the Hafod Care facility in Barry, along with Action for Elders. I was so pleased and impressed […]
