An Attorney General who is a genuine heavyweight silk with decades of experience in domestic and international public law? Somebody chosen on the basis of legal acumen and merit rather than their willingness to tell the Prime Minister whatever he wants to hear? Well I never.

🇮🇱🇵🇸 Keir Starmer has pushed with Israel’s Prime Minister for a ceasefire in Gaza in one of his first international phone calls since assuming office. Read more here: labourlist.org/2024/07/genera…

Fantastic to welcome all of our returning and new Labour MPs today. The work of change begins now.

It was a tremendous honour to be sworn in as Member of Parliament for Caerphilly this afternoon. It’s a great privilege and responsibility I have been entrusted with by my constituents, and I promise to do my very best for everyone living in Caerphilly.

Shocking scenes from the Trump rally. An innocent person dead, what for? Getting caught in the crossfire whilst supporting a candidate. The aggressive political climate we live in means tragedies will continue to happen. We can disagree without resorting to senseless violence.

Disappointed for England. It was a great game but Spain have been a bit special all tournament #EURO2024

Good to meet with Kirk Ellis today of Haemophilia Wales, an incredible campaigner for those affected by the horrendous contaminated blood scandal. I will wear the campaign tie and pin with pride and will keep fighting for justice for this important cause in Parliament.

Biden has made the right decision. Going to be an interesting Democratic convention. Harris not a shoo-in though. One to watch Governor Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, a swing state the Democrats need to win.

Parallels to this election and 1968 - President LBJ steps down, endorses his VP, followed by a chaotic convention in Chicago and what happened? Republican Richard Nixon becomes president after losing an earlier election - Trump hoping history repeats itself?

Now Kamala Harris is likely to be the presidential nominee there will be a huge focus on her choice of running mate. You can rule Gavin Newsom out, constitutionally the nominees cannot be from the same state. Will be interesting to see who it is..

Big congratulations to Eluned Morgan , a fantastic choice to lead Wales, and also to my old friend Huw Irranca-Davies , as deputy. Wales could not be in safer hands

I’ve long wondered how you get a horse to hop & skip. Now my fears have been confirmed. They’re not dogs who will literally jump through hoops for a tasty treat. It’s abuse. The crop & training whip must be banned. You can’t use torture to force an animal to do your bidding.

I utterly condemn the far-right thuggery we have seen this weekend. Be in no doubt: those who have participated in this violence will face the full force of the law.

Important Cobra meeting today Feel utter sadness and anger at such barbaric far-right thuggery, and the shear stupidity of mob rule across the country If you haven’t been arrested yet, keep looking over your shoulder, the police and the full force of the law are coming for you

Good luck to all those receiving their A Level and BTEC results today. Whatever your results, you have options and adventures await! Careers Wales

💭We are consulting on future proposals for Blackwood Miners Institute, Llancaiach Fawr and our Meals Direct Service. A number of engagement sessions have been scheduled to allow residents the opportunity to discuss these proposals. 👉conversation.caerphilly.gov.uk

The summer months usually see a spike in anti-social behaviour. Today I went to Bedwas police station to discuss this, dangerous dogs and the importance of community engagement with Insp Rebecca Williams and Sgt Emilie Hughes. I look forward to working with them & Gwent Police | Caerphilly Borough Officers

Best of luck to all those getting their GCSE results today! Exciting opportunities lie ahead for you whether it be FE, apprenticeships or work Careers Wales

Really energised by a fantastic visit to Catnic today. Great to meet such an enthusiastic team with exciting plans for the future of recycled steel

Exciting plans are afoot for Caerphilly Workman’s Hall to develop it into a community arts and entertainment hub which will celebrate our industrial heritage. Looking forward to my next visit. See what’s on here caerphillyworkmenshall.org