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Catherine Fookes has welcomed the opening of the new state-of-the-art Velindre Radiotherapy Unit at Nevill Hall Hospital in Abergavenny, describing it as “a massive step forward” for local cancer care. The new unit is already treating patients in Monmouthshire, meaning they no longer need to travel to Cardiff for essential radiotherapy treatment.  Catherine said: “I get so many enquiries from residents about having NHS treatments closer to home. This is a real breakthrough fo

Monmouthshire MP Catherine Fookes has called on Network Rail and the UK Government to urgently prioritise step-free access at Chepstow Train Station. Despite significant refurbishment works soon taking place at the station, campaigners and residents have highlighted that the station will still lack basic accessibility. Currently, disabled passengers travelling west towards Newport are forced to first leave Wales to change at an accessible station before returning. Adding time

A Monmouthshire resident has spoken out after her six-year-old dog Tess became seriously ill from E. coli poisoning after swimming in a local river - sparking fresh calls to clean up the UK's polluted waterways. Tess, a Sprollie, had gone for her usual swim and drink at the river near her home. But later that evening, she began violently vomiting and was rushed to the vet. Tests confirmed Tess had contracted E. coli from the contaminated water. The illness left her refusing t

Catherine Fookes MP met with Welsh Government Transport Minister Ken Skates, Monmouthshire County Council Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development, Cllr Paul Griffiths, and representatives from Transport for Wales to discuss progress on tackling congestion around High Beech Roundabout in Chepstow. The group visited the site on Thursday to understand the latest developments and discuss next steps. The visit highlights how Monmouthshire’s MP, Welsh

Catherine Fookes MP has marked her first year as Monmouthshire’s Member of Parliament by celebrating a number of key achievements – from responding to over 9,000 residents’ queries and securing millions in local investment, to speaking over 100 times in Parliament on behalf of constituents. Elected in July 2024, Catherine says her focus from day one has been to be “as accessible as possible – an MP who is present and proactive across Monmouthshire.” Over the past 12 months, C

Catherine Fookes MP has welcomed the UK Government’s decision to expand the Warm Home Discount, meaning an extra 110,000 families across Wales  will receive £150 off their energy bills  from next winter. “From my recent survey and speaking to residents on the doorstep, I know the cost-of-living is one of the key concerns for families across Monmouthshire.” Catherine said. “So I very much welcome this news, it’s a positive step forward and will provide millions more families a