Related Articles
My thoughts are with all those affected including those Britons living there and those serving in our armed forces in the region.
The war between Iran and Israel and the USA continues to affect us here in terms of fuel prices. Several of you have been in touch about heating oil prices.
On Tuesday, a group of rural Labour MPs and I met with the Financial Secretary to the Treasury where I shared your experiences.
He was keen to hear constituents’ views and experiences about what is happening, to go alongside information he is receiving from officials and industry.
The Government have said they will not tolerate profit gouging and will task the Competitions and Markets Authority to investigate suppliers that do.
I’m supporting the Communication Workers Union campaign as part of ongoing efforts to address the unacceptable situation at Royal Mail.
I have written to the Interim Chief Executive at Royal Mail as well as Ofcom to outline my concerns about employment practices, proposed changes to the Universal Service Obligation and the lack of regulation in the parcels sector.
Royal Mail executives, representatives from Ofcom and the postal unions will be appearing in front of the Department for Business and Trade Select Committee on 24th March.
I have shared examples from Wrexham with the committee.
These include the impact of delays where postal deliveries are irregular and the “bundling” of items. It does appear that parcels are being prioritised over letters and staff shortages are compounding the issue.
Unfortunately, this is a situation that is not isolated to Wrexham and is another example of a private company not providing acceptable levels or services to its customers or terms and conditions to its workforce.
A big thank you to Bronington residents who attended my surgery there and I am actioning the issues raised with me.
This has included an objection to the planning application for Veolia’s IVC facility at Fenn’s Bank. We await the decision from Wrexham County Borough Council regarding this.
I also attended an event at the Maesgwyn where we were updated about the plans for the Wrexham Gateway project which will transform that part of Wrexham.
We also heard from Ken Skates MS about the transport improvements being made in North Wales.
READ MORE:
Lesley Griffiths MS gave a speech reflecting on her 19 years representing Wrexham in the Senedd, with much of that time, also spent in ministerial roles in Welsh Government.
Lesley is a dedicated public servant who has worked tirelessly for Wrexham and we wish her all the very best for a well deserved and happy retirement.
As ever, if you have any queries or concerns or you have an issue that you would like me to try and assist you with, please do not hesitate to contact me on 01978 788854 or Andrew.Ranger.mp@parliament.uk
