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Wednesday, Nov 12

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Tonia Antoniazzi MP backs UK Government’s transformational Veterans Strategy set to benefit 3654 veterans in Gower

£27m in government funding goes live for local bids, turbocharging network of recognised VALOUR hubs. • First Veterans Strategy in seven years will transform government support for our heroes and recognise their invaluable contribution…

Friday, Oct 31

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Tonia Antoniazzi MP wears it pink in support of Breast Cancer Now

Tonia Antoniazzi, MP for Gower, joined Breast Cancer Now in Parliament on Wednesday 29 October for the charity’s flagship fundraising campaign, “Wear It Pink,” and to show support for everyone affected by breast cancer. Now in its 24th…

Friday, Oct 24

Tonia Antoniazzi MP welcomes Labour’s historic plan to create 15 000 clean energy jobs in Wales

Tonia Antoniazzi MP has welcomed plans for a clean energy jobs boom in Wales, which is set to create 15 000 jobs. Labour’s Clean Energy Jobs Plan shows how demand for clean energy workers is set to soar thanks to the government’s historic…

Friday, Oct 17

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Tonia Antoniazzi MP Joins Cross-Party Call for Urgent Support for Parents of Seriously Ill Children

Tonia Antoniazzi, Member of Parliament for Gower, has joined over 150 MPs and Lords in signing a letter to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Peter Kyle MP, urging the government to take decisive action in support of Hugh’s Law…

Wednesday, Oct 15

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​Tonia Shines a Spotlight on Gower’s Beauty Businesses for British Beauty Week

Tonia Antoniazzi MP is inviting beauty businesses across Gower to take part in a special promotional campaign to celebrate British Beauty Week 2025, running from 20–26 October. Tonia will be showcasing local salons, spas, nail bars,…

Wednesday, Sep 17

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Tonia Antoniazzi MP Calls for Greater Sepsis Awareness

Tonia Antoniazzi MP has joined calls for greater awareness of sepsis following her attendance at a parliamentary event ahead of World Sepsis Day, which took place on Saturday 13th September. The event, held in Parliament and sponsored by…

Wednesday, Sep 3

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Gower’s Summer Stationery Campaign Delivers Thousands of Items to Local Children

Tonia Antoniazzi MP has thanked residents across Gower for their overwhelming support of this year’s Summer Stationery Campaign, which has once again provided vital school supplies to children in need. With the school year now underway,…

Tuesday, Aug 26

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Kev Johns backs Summer Stationery Campaign as final donation days approach

Swansea broadcaster and community champion Kev Johns MBE has given his backing to this year’s Summer Stationery Drop campaign, organised by Tonia Antoniazzi MP and Rebecca Evans MS, to help families prepare for the new school year. The…

Wednesday, Aug 6

Labour's landmark crackdown on violence against women and girls will be a turning point for victims and justice

Tonia Antoniazzi, MP for Gower, has welcomed a landmark package of measures announced by the UK Labour Government to protect thousands more women and children from domestic abuse, calling it "a turning point in how we pursue those who…

Wednesday, Jul 23

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Tonia Antoniazzi MP Backs Calls to Improve Universal Credit for Single Parents

Tonia Antoniazzi, MP for Gower, has called for the Department for Work and Pensions to make improvements to the Universal Credit system, particularly in how it supports single parents. Attending Gingerbread’s Support Not Punish event in…

Friday, Jul 4

Labour backs leaseholders in Gower with strengthened rights and protections against excessive service charges

Tonia Antoniazzi, MP for Gower, has welcomed the Labour government’s consultation that will give millions of homeowners across England and Wales stronger rights and protections over their homes. Leaseholders are required to pay a service…

Wednesday, Jun 25

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KEN OWENS VISITS PARLIAMENT TO PROMOTE ‘FIT, FED AND FUN’ CAMPS

Parliamentarians welcomed representatives from the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) to Westminster on 17 June 2025 for a special showcase of their successful ‘Fit, Fed and Fun’ initiative.Delivered in partnership with Wales’ four regional rugby…

Tuesday, Jun 10

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Labour Will Tackle Soaring Shoplifting and Protect Retail Workers

“Labour is delivering respect for retail staff,” says Gower MP in support of Usdaw’s Freedom from Fear campaign Tonia Antoniazzi, Labour MP for Gower, has pledged her full support for urgent action to tackle the rising epidemic of…

Friday, May 16

Have Your Say on Proposed Welfare Reforms

In April, I had the privilege of meeting with local campaigners from Swansea DPAC (Disabled People Against Cuts), to discuss the UK Labour Government’s recent Green Paper on welfare reform. I want to thank Swansea DPAC and their members…

Only Labour can be trusted on steel. Why we are acting now:

On April 12th, Parliament was recalled for only the sixth Saturday sitting since the end of the Second World War to pass Labour’s Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act.This legislation, while not nationalisation, gives the Government…

Wednesday, May 7

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This Labour Government is taking action to renew our nation’s contract with those who served.

Last year, I was proud to stand on a Labour Party platform which promised to stand up for our armed forces and veterans.In the final two years of Tory government, the number of veterans forced to rely on Universal Credit rose by 65 per…

Monday, Apr 14

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Hundreds of Swansea Residents Take a Stand Against FirstPort

On Thursday 10th April, over 200 residents from Gower and Swansea West gathered at Swansea Guild Hall to confront FirstPort, one of the biggest property management companies in the UK, over their substandard service and poor treatment of…

Wednesday, Mar 26

Tonia Antoniazzi meets with actor Larry Lamb to support Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal

Tonia Antoniazzi MP teamed up with actor and Marie Curie supporter Larry Lamb on Wednesday 5 March at an event in Westminster, to celebrate the UK’s leading end of life charity’s annual Great Daffodil Appeal. Tonia pledged her support to…

Friday, Mar 21

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I welcome the new Crime & Policing Bill to protect victims of abuse but we must go further.

Tonia Antoniazzi backs new Crime & Policing Bill to protect victims of abuse but says we must go further.Tonia Antoniazzi has welcomed the introduction of new legislation to tackle the scourge of violence against women and girls but has…

Wednesday, Mar 19

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Welfare Reforms

On 18th March, The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions announced a series of reforms to the welfare system.I understand that many of my constituents will be worried about what this means for them and their disability benefits,…

Wednesday, Feb 26

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Statement on ICC and the Champions Trophy

I feel a profound sense of sadness and outrage with the Champions Trophy match going ahead between England and Afghanistan today. Sadness and outrage at the fact that in 2021, following the Taliban regaining control of Afghanistan and…

Tuesday, Feb 18

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Statement on ICC ahead of the Champions Trophy

The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) credibility is at stake if it lets Afghanistan play in the Champions Trophy from 19 February.I ask why the ICC is happy to ignore its own principles when it comes to Afghanistan.The ICC’s anti…

Monday, Jan 6

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Open letter to the ECB

​6th January 2025​Dear Richard Gould,We are writing to express our profound concern regarding the England cricket men’s team upcoming match playing Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy next month, given the appalling oppression of women and…

Wednesday, Dec 11

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6500 LOW PAID WORKERS IN Swansea will see a pay rise under Labour in 2025

In 2025 more than 6500 workers in Swansea will get a pay rise because of Labour’s plan to raise the minimum wage.The 6.7% increase – which is worth £1,400 a year for an eligible full-time worker – is a significant step towards delivering…

Thursday, Oct 31

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Press Release: Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme

Labour Government ends the injustice of the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme and transfers Investment Reserve to miners and their families Historic injustice reversed as 247 mineworkers and their families in Gower finally have the Investment…

Tuesday, Oct 29

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Improving awareness and treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding

​Tonia Antoniazzi MP has lent her support to women’s health company Hologic and Menstrual Cycle Support’s campaign to improve awareness and treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding (known as menorrhagia).With 1 in 3 women across the UK…

Wednesday, Sep 18

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Winter Fuel Payments and Pension Credit.

The government has had to make some difficult decisions to fix the foundations of the economy due to the dire state of the public finances. The Winter Fuel Payment is set to be means-tested and delivered to those on Pension Credit to…

Friday, May 17

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Petitions in Parliament

Petitions are one of the easiest ways to get involved in Parliament. Here's how: There are 2 forms of petitions that we can hear in Parliament.E-petitionsYou can start an e-petition on Parliaments petitions website. Once the petition…

Wednesday, May 15

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Tonia Antoniazzi MP joins Scarlets Board

​FORMER WALES RUGBY INTERNATIONAL TONIA ANTONIAZZI MP JOINS SCARLETS BOARD​Tonia will champion & support growth of women’s and girls’ rugby in the Scarlets Region The Scarlets are delighted to announce that Gower MP and former Wales…

Wednesday, May 1

We must crack down on soaring shoplifting rates and end the Tory ‘Shoplifter’s Charter’

Tonia Antoniazzi, Member of Parliament for Gower, has called on the UK Government to take action to protect businesses and consumers amid rising rates of shoplifting.According to data released in February by the British Retail Consortium …