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Local politicians have welcomed the announcement of £445 million in funding for rail infrastructure in Wales, calling it a much-needed and long-overdue investment in the nation’s public transport system. The funding, announced as part of the UK Government’s latest spending review, represents a landmark moment for Welsh rail and is expected to support major transport upgrades across the country. Catherine Fookes MP, John Griffiths MS and Monmouthshire County Council leader Mar

Catherine Fookes MP and Monmouthshire County Council Cabinet Member Catrin Maby have held a meeting with UK Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood MP to press for urgent solutions to the ongoing weight restrictions on the M48 Severn Bridge, which are currently preventing HGVs from using the crossing. The meeting followed a question raised by Catherine Fookes in Parliament last month, to ensure that the concerns of local businesses and residents are being heard at the highest level.

Catherine Fookes, Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire, marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with a series of commemorative visits across the county – paying tribute to local veterans, armed forces personnel, and the vital work of Royal British Legion branches. On Thursday, Catherine joined the Abergavenny community for a special VE Day ceremony organised by Peter Farthing and the local Royal British Legion. The service featured the unveiling of a new commem

Catherine Fookes MP recently visited Caldicot’s brand new Cadet Centre, touring the state-of-the-art facilities and meeting with young cadets. The new Joint Cadet Centre (JCC) is part of the Reserve Estate Optimisation Programme (REOP) in Wales, which aims to modernise cadet infrastructure and provide efficient, future-ready spaces for both army and air cadets. The new building replaces the former Army Cadet Force facility on Mill Lane, which was demolished to make way for th

Monmouthshire MP Catherine Fookes has welcomed the introduction of the toughest criminal penalties in history for law-breaking water company executives, as a landmark part of the Water (Special Measures) Bill officially comes into force today. From today, water bosses who cover up illegal sewage spills can now face up to two years in prison. The new sentencing powers mark a major milestone in the campaign to end the environmental damage caused by persistent water pollution. T

Following Catherine’s campaign for road safety in Caldicot, where local resident Toby was recently hit by a car, Catherine Fookes MP has been contacted by residents in Devauden raising concerns about a dangerous stretch of road in the village. During her visit to Devauden, Catherine met with local resident Rebecca and others, who shared their worries about poor visibility and speeding. Rebecca highlighted that her children have nearly been knocked over while crossing the road