Andrew Ranger - MP for Wrexham

Thinking of those in the Jewish community who are fasting today and into tomorrow.

🖋️I signed a letter with 105 fellow Labour MPs, urging the PM to increase statutory paternity leave ahead of next month's Budget.

Two weeks' leave, paid at less than half the living wage, isn't good enough. Too many dads can't afford to take the time they're entitled to with their newborns.

We're calling for six weeks at 90% pay.

Good for families, good for growth.👶


The Dad Shift

Visit 'Stories of Gresford' at Wrexham Miners Project from today. It's a chance to talk to the wonderful team and if you have a story to share, help ensure it is captured and preserved forever.

Full details of the remembrance events for the Gresford disaster, can be found in the original post.

In this week's Leader Live column.
➡ Discussing the findings with the team behind the 'Buried' documentary at the Welsh Affairs Committee
➡ New UK Government scheme for paid retail work experience placements for young people

Andrew Ranger MP on Michael Sheen’s documentary 'Buried' and Monsanto Ruabon plant Michael Sheen’s documentary “Buried” shone a light on what communities surrounding the Monsanto Ruabon plant had been raising for many years.

Sign my petition asking Welsh Government to look at planning enforcement and the powers given to councils.

Click the link or scan the QR to add your name. Please share widely.

https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/247121

Welcome news about business rates from the Welsh Government this morning following the Prime Minister's announcement in England in July.

I wrote to the Cabinet Minister for Finance in July and also signed a letter along with other Welsh MPs asking for the consequential funding and a multi year settlement.

I know it will give much needed support to small and medium sized hospitality businesses on our high streets and mean they can compete with businesses over the border.

Welsh pubs, cafes, restaurants and hotels to get business rates cut The major discount for small and medium operators will be funded by an increase for supermarkets, other large retailers, and big hotels

Findings that probably won't surprise you. Working together is vital for solutions. The report has been shared and I will keep you updated of next steps.

👇You can read the full report on my website (link in comments).

Accessibility, toilets and parking top list of concerns in Wrexham MP’s High Street report Residents are proud of Wrexham but want improvements to accessibility, public toilets, signage, parking and transport in the city centre, according to a repo...

The Prime Minister has shared the sad news regarding the death of his father Roy today. He has spoken about how his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis has influenced his own thinking around social care. I know this experience is one that many share.

My thoughts are with the Prime Minister and his family.

Andy Burnham cancels engagements after death of father Burnham has previously said his father did not know he had become prime minister due to his Alzheimer's.