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  Jo Stevens MP · [email protected]
April 7, 2026 at 4:47 PM

My Monthly Newsletter

SUPPORTING CONSTITUENTS ALL YEAR AROUND I hope you had a good Easter break. During March, I’ve been busy listening to residents across Cardiff East. I’ve been out with my team doing street surgeries in Adamsdown, Llanedeyrn, Llanrumney, Pentwyn, Penylan, Plasnewydd, Rumney, Trowbridge and …
  Jo Stevens MP · [email protected]
February 27, 2026 at 5:05 PM

My Monthly Newsletter

Wishing everyone observing Ramadan and Lent, peace, strength and a meaningful time of reflection. February has been extremely busy both here in Cardiff East and across Wales; securing a generational investment in Welsh rail, a £50million fund to boost our defence manufacturing sector, and lots…
  Jo Stevens MP · [email protected]
February 2, 2026 at 10:09 AM

My Monthly Newsletter

Happy New Year to you and your family. I hope you had a good break. During the early part of 2026, you will see more police on our streets, and by April, energy bills will fall, wages will continue to rise, and further progress will be made on reducing NHS waiting times because of decision by …
  Gareth Thomas · [email protected]
December 31, 2025 at 11:33 AM

Happy New Year from Gareth Thomas MP

As we close out 2025, I want to wish you and your family a very Happy and healthy New Year and all the best for 2026! In particular, here’s wishing a Happy New Year to those working tirelessly on New Year’s Eve and early on New Year’s Day - thank you. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ …
  Jo Stevens MP · [email protected]
December 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM

My Monthly Newsletter

As 2025 draws to a close, I want to thank you for keeping in touch through reading my monthly newsletter and for taking an interest in the work I do on your behalf as your Member of Parliament for Cardiff East and as Secretary of State for Wales. It’s been an extremely busy year, and I want to…
  Gareth Thomas · [email protected]
December 13, 2025 at 11:42 AM

My Latest Update from Harrow & Westminster

The Christmas season is well underway in Harrow, and I’ve been doing my best to get along to as many local bazaars and carols as possible ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ Dear John,   The Christmas season is well underway in Harrow, and I’ve been doing my best to get alo…
  Jo Stevens MP · [email protected]
December 1, 2025 at 6:32 PM

My Monthly Newsletter

Thank you for reading my monthly newsletter.   BUDGET EXPLAINER The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget this month was focused on reducing the cost of living, investing in public services and reducing the national debt. Last year’s budget stabilised the economy, but the legacy of Tory and…
  Gareth Thomas · [email protected]
November 9, 2025 at 9:08 AM

My Latest Update from Harrow & Westminster

Today is Remembrance Sunday, earlier this week I planted a tribute to Harrow’s veterans in Parliament's Garden of Remembrance. Today, I will be joining the Remembrance service taking place at the war memorial in Harrow Town Centre. Remembrance Sunday is an important and deeply felt moment locall…
  Jo Stevens MP · [email protected]
October 31, 2025 at 5:33 PM

My Monthly Newsletter

Thank you for reading my monthly newsletter for October. It’s been another busy few weeks in Cardiff East and Parliament, with lots going on locally and nationally. As always, if you need support, please get in touch using the details below:   ☎️ 02921 329736 ✉️ jo.stevens.mp@parliame…
  Jo Stevens MP · [email protected]
October 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM

My Monthly Newsletter

Thank you for reading my monthly newsletter. This has been a very busy month, both picking up and resolving casework on behalf of constituents in Cardiff East, voting on our landmark legislation like the Employment Rights Bill in Parliament and making big announcements on new UK Labour Governmen…
  Gareth Thomas · [email protected]
September 28, 2025 at 8:01 AM

My Latest Update from Harrow & Westminster

I hope this message finds you well and that you’ve had an enjoyable September. This weekend, I was delighted to join the Macmillan Coffee Morning at St Albans Church in North Harrow, kindly hosted by the Ridgeway Surgery. It was a wonderful community event in support of a vital cause, raising mu…
  Jo Stevens MP · [email protected]
August 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM

My Monthly Newsletter

THANK YOU FOR READING MY AUGUST NEWSLETTER. During Parliament’s summer break, I have continued working across Cardiff East—delivering my Annual Report, listening and chatting to residents, and picking up casework and queries. If you need support or have any questions I can help with, please …
  Gareth Thomas · [email protected]
August 17, 2025 at 9:42 AM

My Latest Update from Harrow & Westminster

I hope you’re keeping well and that the first half of your summer is off to a great start. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ Dear John,   I hope this message finds you well and you're keeping cool as the summer heatwave comes to an end. It’s been a busy few weeks with a …
  Jo Stevens MP · [email protected]
July 31, 2025 at 4:31 PM

My Monthly Newsletter

Thank you for reading my July newsletter.  Over the next few weeks, I’ll be delivering my Annual Report to homes across Cardiff East. It’s a snapshot of the work I’ve been doing on your behalf - from championing local businesses and creating opportunities in green industries, to working hard t…
  Gareth Thomas · [email protected]
July 19, 2025 at 9:07 AM

UPDATED - My Latest Update from Harrow & Westminster

I hope you’re keeping well and that the first half of your summer is off to a great start. To every parent - best wishes as the school holidays begin! ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ Dear John,   UPDATED FROM EARLIER THIS MORNING: Due to today’s heavy rain, the West …
  Gareth Thomas · [email protected]
July 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM

My Latest Update from Harrow & Westminster

I hope you’re keeping well and that the first half of your summer is off to a great start. To every parent - best wishes as the school holidays begin! ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ Dear John,   I hope you’re keeping well and that the first half of your summer is off …
  Jo Stevens MP · [email protected]
July 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM

My Monthly Newsletter

  This week marks a full year of Labour in Government. At the General Election, we promised change and we are delivering it. We’ve turned the page on Tory chaos, stabilised the economy and we’re putting working people at the heart of every decision we make. And in Wales we have the benefit…
  Gareth Thomas · [email protected]
June 14, 2025 at 8:15 AM

My Latest Update from Harrow & Westminster

I hope you’re well. It’s been another long week across Harrow and Westminster but as Carers Week 2025 comes to a close, I was pleased to join this year’s Harrow Carers Information Event. It was a powerful reminder of the strength, compassion, and resilience shown by our local caring community - …
  Jo Stevens MP · [email protected]
May 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM

My Monthly Newsletter

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS AS YOUR MP IN CARDIFF EAST AND CARDIFF CENTRAL This month marked 10 years since I was first elected as your Member of Parliament for Cardiff Central, now known as Cardiff East. I never take for granted forget what an honour and privilege it is to have been elected four tim…
  Gareth Thomas · [email protected]
May 25, 2025 at 8:16 AM

My Latest Update from Harrow & Westminster

Here’s hoping you have a joyful Spring Bank Holiday weekend and a Happy Pentecost Sunday to all who are celebrating. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ Dear John,   Here’s hoping you have a joyful Spring Bank Holiday weekend and a Happy Pentecost Sunday to all who are cele…
  Gareth Thomas · [email protected]
May 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM

My Latest Update from Harrow & Westminster

I hope you are enjoying the spring sun and that your May is off to a good start. It’s been a busy week both in Westminster and here in Harrow, marked by two major trade deal announcements, important meetings on parks and local services, and the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Victory in…
  Jo Stevens MP · [email protected]
May 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM

My Monthly Newsletter

Welcome to my April newsletter. It’s been a busy and productive month both in Parliament and at home in Cardiff East. During the Easter break, I spent time meeting with local residents, businesses, and charities to hear their views and share how my work in Westminster helps to make a differenc…
  Gareth Thomas · [email protected]
April 12, 2025 at 9:18 AM

My April Update from Harrow & Westminster

As we head into the final week before the Easter long weekend, there’s a sense of renewal and spring in the air. Whether you’re preparing for time with family, planning an Easter egg hunt, or just enjoying a bit of a well-earned break, I’ve got plenty of local updates, events, and ways to get in…
  Jo Stevens MP · [email protected]
March 31, 2025 at 4:35 PM

My Monthly Newsletter

  Thanks for reading my March 2025 newsletter. I hope it gives you a flavour of what I have been doing here at home, in Parliament and across Wales this month, on your behalf.  I and my team are here to help all year around. I am out knocking doors to listen to residents each week, but you…
  Gareth Thomas · [email protected]
March 9, 2025 at 10:55 AM

My March Update from Harrow & Westminster

Today, Sunday 9th March has been designated as a COVID Memorial Day of Reflection. It is an opportunity to come together to remember those who lost their lives since the pandemic began and to honour the tireless work and acts of kindness shown during this unprecedented time. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ …
  Jo Stevens MP · [email protected]
March 1, 2025 at 5:57 PM

My Monthly Newsletter

Wishing everyone in Cardiff East, across Wales and Welsh Communities around the world a happy St David's Day. Thank you for reading my February 2025 newsletter.   RAMADAN MUBARAK Ramadan is a time for reflection, community, and generosity. I'd like to wish Muslims across Wales and a…
  Gareth Thomas · [email protected]
February 22, 2025 at 12:11 PM

My February Update from Harrow & Westminster

Parliament has been in recess over the past week, and I know many of you have been enjoying a well-earned half-term break. But while Westminster has paused, the work in Harrow continues. Over the past week, I’ve been meeting with residents to discuss key local issues, including policing and edu…
  Jo Stevens MP · [email protected]
February 4, 2025 at 8:31 PM

My Monthly Newsletter

Thank you for reading my January newsletter. 2024 was a momentous year, ushering in a UK Labour Government determined to deliver change for working people. This work is now well underway.    We have already taken swift action to fix the foundations of the economy, invest in our public services …
  Gareth Thomas · [email protected]
February 1, 2025 at 10:05 AM

My February Update from Harrow & Westminster

I hope you’ve had a good start to the year and, like me, you welcome the long-awaited arrival of February! The past month was very busy across Harrow and Westminster, and I’ve just wrapped up my fourth surgery of 2025, assisting residents with a range of urgent issues. While there’s still much t…
  Gareth Thomas · [email protected]
January 11, 2025 at 10:26 AM

My Latest Update - Children's Wellbeing and School Bill

It’s my first update of 2025, so here’s wishing you and your family the very best in the year ahead. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ Dear John,   It’s my first update of 2025, so here’s wishing you and your family the very best in the year ahead. I’ve just wrapped up my…
  Jo Stevens MP · [email protected]
December 24, 2024 at 5:14 PM

My Monthly Newsletter

As 2024 draws to a close, thank you for reading my newsletter and taking an interest in the work I do on your behalf as your Member of Parliament for Cardiff East and Secretary of State for Wales.   Season’s Greetings and wishing you and your family a happy, healthy and successful 2025. …
  Gareth Thomas · [email protected]
December 7, 2024 at 1:35 PM

My December Update

The festive season is in full swing here in Harrow, and it has been a joy to visit some of the wonderful Christmas bazaars and fairs across the borough. I’m eagerly looking forward to even more of the carol services and community events that make this time of year so special. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏…
  Jo Stevens MP · [email protected]
December 1, 2024 at 11:20 AM

My Monthly Newsletter

Thank you for reading my November newsletter.   IN CARDIFF EAST   REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY It was an honour to join serving and former armed forces personnel, veterans, cadets and their families at Remembrance Services in Cardiff East, as well as laying a wreath on behalf of the…
  Gareth Thomas · [email protected]
November 10, 2024 at 9:31 AM

My November Update

Today is Remembrance Sunday. "Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.” ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ Dear John,   As we embrace the longer autumn nights, I’m looking forward to engaging …
  Jo Stevens MP · [email protected]
October 31, 2024 at 7:16 PM

My Monthly Newsletter

Thank you for reading my October newsletter. It’s been an exceptionally busy month in Parliament and here in Cardiff East as we get on with delivering the change that people voted for in July.   I’ve been out knocking doors, chatting to residents across the constituency, sharing details of our …
  Gareth Thomas · [email protected]
October 6, 2024 at 7:35 AM

My October Update

Here is my latest update from Harrow and Westminster ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ Dear John,   I hope you have had a good start to your October. As we embrace the longer autumn nights, I’m looking forward to engaging with communities during this festive season, I kno…
  Jo Stevens MP · [email protected]
September 30, 2024 at 4:00 PM

My Monthly Newsletter

Thank you for reading my newsletter. It has been a busy few weeks back in Parliament delivering on our missions for change and announcing our next steps at Labour's annual conference in Liverpool.   Thanks to your support, as we Build a Britain that delivers for working people.   …
  Jo Stevens MP · [email protected]
September 1, 2024 at 12:27 PM

My Monthly Newsletter

Thank you for reading my newsletter. Throughout the summer, I have been busy in Cardiff East listening to local residents and engaging with community organisations. Thank you to everyone who has stopped to chat.   The new Parliamentary term starts tomorrow, but lots has been happening duri…
  Gareth Thomas · [email protected]
August 8, 2024 at 8:41 AM

UPDATE FOR HARROW RESIDENTS - Thursday 8th August

An update following last nights events in Harrow and across the country ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ STATEMENT – THURSDAY 8TH AUGUST   Like everyone waking up in Harrow this morning, I am very relieved that we did not see any violence or disorder on our streets last …
  Gareth Thomas · [email protected]
August 7, 2024 at 4:13 PM

UPDATE FOR HARROW RESIDENTS - Wednesday 7th August

An update on events this evening in Harrow ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ MY LATEST UPDATE FOR HARROW RESIDENTS – WEDNESDAY 7TH AUGUST   I want to thank Superintendent Zubin Writer, Harrow’s New Local Policing Lead, who has taken the time to speak to me again today. …
  Jo Stevens MP · [email protected]
August 2, 2024 at 3:31 PM

My Monthly Newsletter for July

  THANK YOU CARDIFF EAST Thank you for reading my monthly newsletter. It’s just four weeks since Labour's historic landslide win in the general election and I would like to thank you for your support.   I am honoured to have been elected as your MP for our new constituency of Cardiff…
  Gareth Thomas · [email protected]
July 4, 2024 at 10:17 AM

VOTE LABOUR TODAY

Its polling day in Harrow and I am seeking re-election as your Member of Parliament. It has been the honour of my life to represent our Harrow community in Parliament. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ Dear John,   TODAY IS POLLING DAY AND YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO VOTE…
  Gareth Thomas MP · [email protected]
June 23, 2024 at 9:25 AM

Election Day: Under Two Weeks to Go

In just under two weeks, In Harrow, I am seeking re-election as your Member of Parliament. It has been the honour of my life to represent our Harrow community in Parliament. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ Dear John,   IN JUST UNDER TWO WEEKS TIME, ON THURSDAY 4TH JULY …
  Jo Stevens MP · [email protected]
May 2, 2024 at 10:04 AM

Jo Stevens MP - My April Newsletter

[[link removed]]   VOTE FOR EMMA WOOLS Successive Conservative governments have hollowed out neighbourhood policing leading to more crime, fewer crimes prosecuted and victims not receiving the justice they deserve.   It's time for change, but the Tories can't be the ones to de…
  Jo Stevens MP · [email protected]
March 31, 2024 at 8:31 AM

Jo Stevens MP - My March Newsletter

  ACROSS CARDIFF CENTRAL   CARDIFF MUSIC FESTIVAL Cardiff is already an exciting, noisy and energetic hub for concert goers, where ground-breaking homegrown talent mixes almost seamlessly with global icons.   This year it jumps a huge leap forward with the launch of the Car…
  Gareth Thomas MP · [email protected]
March 31, 2024 at 8:01 AM

My April Update

Happy Easter, here is my latest update from Harrow and Westminster ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ Dear John,   Wishing you a joy-filled Easter – it’s officially Spring in Harrow! It has also been a joy to join in Holi celebrations with Harrow’s Hindu population in the …
  Jo Stevens MP · [email protected]
March 2, 2024 at 9:01 AM

Jo Stevens MP - My January Newsletter

  IN CARDIFF CENTRAL   VISITING BARCLAYS COMMUNITY BANKING SITE IN PENYLAN I was very disappointed by the decision of Barclays to close their Wellfield Road branch in July 2023. During my discussions with Barclays, I reiterated the need for bespoke assistance for regular custome…
  Gareth Thomas MP · [email protected]
February 11, 2024 at 9:01 AM

My February Update

Good morning, here is my latest update from Harrow and Westminster ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ Dear John,   I hope you have had a good January and February so far – it has been busy across Westminster and Harrow, where I have been leading Labour’s Front bench respon…
  Jo Stevens MP · [email protected]
January 31, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Jo Stevens MP - My January Newsletter

[Labour Rose] IN CARDIFF CENTRAL   CARDIFF COUNCIL BUDGET CONSULTATION Fourteen years of Tory governments and their economic chaos have decimated council budgets. Councils continue to face reduced funding settlements whilst demand for services is increasing and rising inflation …
  Jo Stevens MP · [email protected]
December 26, 2023 at 9:31 AM

Jo Stevens MP - My Monthly Newsletter

[Labour Rose] As 2023 draws to a close, I would like to thank you for reading my newsletter and taking an interest in my work as your Member of Parliament in Cardiff Central. I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas and wish you all the best for a Happy New Year. 2023 IN REVIEW…