@UKLabour
and
@WelshLabour
Member of Parliament for Cardiff West | For casework, please email alex.barroscurtis.mp
@parliament
.uk or call 02920 786 418
Yesterday, I delivered my maiden speech in the House of Commons.
I was proud to talk about Cardiff West, my immediate predecessors, and my motivation for standing for public office.
I will fight hard for the causes that matter to you, to deliver a stronger, fairer Cardiff West.
Had time for a tasty breakfast (can recommend the Fully Ground brunch) at
@groundbakery
in Pontcanna before heading to London for induction and my first full week as Cardiff West’s new Labour MP.
🚨BREAKING!🚨
Today the Department for Transport and
@ASLEFunion
agreed a deal to recommend to members and end the strikes.
I promised we’d move fast and fix things and that is what we’ve done.
Thank you to Cardiff West for electing me as your
@UKLabour
@WelshLabour
Member of Parliament.
Whether or not you voted for me, please know that I will serve everyone to the best of my ability, fighting to secure a stronger, fairer future for all the people of Cardiff West.
I’m standing for a stronger, fairer Cardiff West.
That’s why I want to return home to Wales and is why I am standing as the
@UKLabour
and
@WelshLabour
candidate for Cardiff West.
I would be privileged to have your vote at this election. If elected, I will be a strong advocate
It’s only been a week since the general election, but what a whirlwind it has been.
It was exciting (and a little nerve-racking!) to be sworn in earlier this week as the new Member of Parliament for Cardiff West. It really is a privilege to represent you all.
My thanks to all
Knocking on doors in Danescourt,
#Llandaff
, and a lovely woman who has already voted for Labour gave us a rose from her garden for good luck!
Diolch!
#GeneralElection2024
#VoteLabour
🌹
There was a great response today in Barry to the positive policies that
@KanishkaNarayan
is advancing at this important change election in the Vale. He will be a brilliant champion for the Vale of Glamorgan.
And it was great to be joined by
@WelshLabour
colleagues to welcome the
David Evans has been a tremendous servant to the Labour Party.
I saw up close how much he gave to the role, and I was proud to work with him.
As General Secretary, he was instrumental in changing our Party. I’m sure he will continue to offer much more in the future.
🌹NEW: Labour general secretary David Evans is set to stand down from his post at party conference.
He says it's the "right time" for him and the party for a new GS - who will be in place in late September.
I’m grateful and privileged to have the backing of
@KevinBrennanMP
at this election.
Kevin has been a fantastic champion for Cardiff West, both in Parliament and as a local councillor. If I’m elected on 4 July, I know I will have big shoes to fill.
Just three days left until
After 14 years of Tory chaos, we need change.
My pledges set out my priorities for Cardiff West. They’re built on the issues you’ve raised with me on the doors.
We have a fantastic community here in Cardiff West. I will work to make it a stronger, fairer home for everyone. 1/7
Today, I asked my first question in the House to
@patmcfaddenmp
following the publication of the
@covidinquiryuk
Module 1 report.
It is important that we reflect carefully on this report and its recommendations. It is also crucial that the voices of the bereaved are at the heart
It’s a privilege to return home to Wales as
@WelshLabour
’s candidate for Cardiff West.
I was born and grew up in Wales.
I know the importance of Labour being in power, delivering for working families.
This election is about change.
Vote
@WelshLabour
on 4 July!
We can end new HIV cases in Wales – and across the UK – by 2030. I’m determined to play my part in helping make that happen.
It was great to meet with
@THTorguk
and
@NAT_AIDS_Trust
today to hear more about that historic goal and what’s needed in a new HIV Action Plan to make it
Lovely unscripted moment this morning in the Welsh Parliament as a brilliant young choir from Ysgol Treganna in Cardiff - singing Safwn yn y Bwlch in rehearsal - bump into the Prime Minister (watch their reaction at the end 🎶)
I’ve spent the last few weeks knocking doors across Cardiff West.
From Pontyclun and Pentyrch, to Ely and Caerau.
It’s clear that people want the Tories out.
On Thursday, vote Welsh Labour to make a change!
#VoteLabour
🌹
The sun was shining in Pentyrch and Fairwater yesterday. We spoke to lots of voters switching to Labour.
Thanks to those who came out to campaign.
Just four days left to go until you can vote for change. Diolch pawb!
#VoteLabour
🌹
#CardiffWest
The Shadow Welsh Secretary's comments are disgusting, misguided and dangerous. Racist violence is never justified.
Politicians, including unelected ones, have an important responsibility to de-escalate tensions. Those inflaming them should seriously consider their position.
One more day until polling stations open!
Tomorrow is the day we can kick the Tories out of Government and bring about the change Wales needs.
Let’s use this opportunity and vote Welsh Labour for change!
#GeneralElection2024
#VoteLabour
🌹
My Mum and Dad dedicated their professional lives to public service in North Wales. They inspire me every day.
It was brilliant to campaign with them today in Caldicot and Abergavenny for the fantastic
@CatherineFookes
- she’ll be a brilliant MP for Monmouthshire!
I was delighted to join
@BASHH_UK
and
@APPG_HIV_AIDS
in Parliament yesterday, to discuss how prioritising a new national sexual health strategy can improve sexual health outcomes.
As we approach Sexual Health Week, it’s crucial that we advance sexual health care across the UK.
Yesterday’s
@PrideCymru
in Cardiff was a brilliant, inclusive event. It was great to join Cardiff colleagues and
@LGBTLabourWales
and
@LGBTLabour
.
Thank you to all the organisers, participants and visitors who made it such a wonderful day!
#pridecymru
Pleased to join with 53 other colleagues in signing this letter to
@Keir_Starmer
as part of the new Labour Growth Group.
Working across all four home nations, we must grow our economy in order to fund our public services, and to make people better off.
I welcomed today’s update from
@NickTorfaen
on the government’s response to the Infected Bloody Inquiry.
Sadly, this is not the only scandal where the state has failed its citizens.
The Horizon Post Office Scandal.
Hillsborough.
The scandal of British child migration schemes.
The sun was out today in Ely and Fairwater, as we had lots of great conversations with residents about the issues that matter most to them.
It was also great to be joined by
@KevinBrennanMP
, who explained how Cardiff West will be best served by voting Labour
#VoteLabour
As polls close, let me take the opportunity to thank all those who have supported me throughout this campaign.
I have loved every moment of working with you all.
Today, we’ve had the chance to turn the page on 14 years of Tory chaos.
Tonight, as the results are counted, we
Inbetween a brilliant Youth Hustings at Radyr Comprehensive, we had a great (slightly windswept) day in Canton yesterday.
Thanks to everyone who came out to support the campaign, and to all of those who spoke with us.
Only 5 days left until you can vote for change -
#VoteLabour
Another top day speaking to voters in Canton and Riverside.
Thank you again to everyone who came out to support our campaign today, and to those who took time to speak with me about what they’re looking for from their next MP.
I particularly enjoyed speaking to the lady who
After another busy constituency surgery at Ely and Caerau Hub yesterday, time to stop at Treat Pontcanna to chat with the lovely Emma and buy some gifts (and eat a couple of delicious chocolates!).
It’s 7am and polling stations are now open!
Today is your chance to vote for a UK Labour Government that will deliver for Cardiff West and Wales.
Remember to bring your ID and vote
@WelshLabour
today for the change Wales and Britain needs! 🌹
#GeneralElection2024
#VoteLabour
Llongyfarchiadau - Congratulations! - to
@Eluned_Morgan
on becoming Leader of
@WelshLabour
.
I know she will be a force for good. I look forward to working with her to deliver for the people of Cardiff West.
At Home Office questions today, I asked for assurance from the government that they would continue to focus on the Labour manifesto commitment to tackle anti-social behaviour.
During the election campaign, constituents regularly raised the problem of ASB with me.
Tackling ASB
It’s been a brilliant few days of campaigning throughout Cardiff West.
Thank you to those of you joining us canvassing, as we speak to voters about the change only
@WelshLabour
and
@UKLabour
can deliver.
Diolch pawb!
#VoteLabour
on 4 July 🌹
Lovely day yesterday in Pontyclun, talking with residents about their concerns about the quarry and trains.
Pontyclun is now part of the Cardiff West constituency at this election. If I am elected on 4 July, I will be a visible advocate for everyone in Pontyclun
#VoteLabour
🌹
It was great to be joined in Caerau yesterday with
@Eluned_Morgan
and
@KevinBrennanMP
to talk about the priorities of a Labour government, working with the Senedd, if we’re privileged to be elected on 4 July.
Vote for change with Labour!
#VoteLabour
🌹
Had a great afternoon today watching
@CaerauElyFC
play Trefelin in the
#NathanielMGCup
. And the 2-1 win (my prediction at kick-off) was the icing on the cake.
Well done to both teams, but particular congratulations to
@CaerauElyFC
- on to the next round!
Thank you to the teams who came out today in Caerau and Fairwater. Lots of Labour promises for Thursday in Cardiff West.
Just three more days until you can
#VoteLabour
on Thursday 4 July! 🌹
Quick pit stop for lunch at Mr Coffi in
#Fairwater
before carrying on to knock on more doors.
We’ve had a great response so far but we can’t take anything for granted. If you want change, please
#VoteLabour
today 🌹
#GeneralElection2024
Thank you to those who came yesterday to the Ely and Caerau Hub for our surgery. Lots of casework to follow-up on. Thank you also to the staff for their help (and a great cup of tea!).
Please remember that if you are a constituent of Cardiff West and ever need assistance, please
This is fantastic news, for jobs, for growth, and for the environment.
This is exactly what Labour was elected to do.
Great British Energy will deliver cheaper, cleaner, and more secure energy for all of our home nations.
It is time for the British people to own things again and build things again.
With Great British Energy, we will.
That is how we make our country energy secure and protect family finances.
My piece on our groundbreaking deal today 👇
Tomorrow, polls open and you will have the opportunity to vote for a new 🆕 MP for Cardiff West.
After 14 years of Tory chaos, it’s time to turn the page, elect a new Labour MP, and a UK Labour Government! 🌹🌹
Polls are open from 7am-10pm.
Make your plan to vote now at:
It’s been another busy week of campaigning in Cardiff West!
We’ve been all over, including in Ely, Caerau, Fairwater, Canton, Llandaff, Riverside, Radyr and Pentyrch. Thanks to
@KevinBrennanMP
,
@Eluned_Morgan
and
@CarwynJones
, who joined us. 1/4
There was a great response on the Fairwater doors today, aided by members and activists of the brilliant Cardiff West Labour team.
It was lovely to meet and speak with many of you about the issues that matter. I look forward to many more conversations.
It was a brilliant event!
Thanks to everyone who spoke at, and came to, the
@CardiffCitizens
assembly in
#Ely
last night (as well as the organisers). It was moving to hear so many personal stories and testimonies.
Great to join
@ABarrosCurtis
speaking to
#Cardiff
residents this evening about their key priorities - thanks to
@CardiffCitizens
@LlandaffDio
for organising.
Nice to be back in the Church of the Resurrection in
#Ely
too where I was baptised many years ago!
Today I am announcing an initial release of millions in funding to support businesses and workers in
#PortTalbot
.
This
@UKLabour
government will always back our steel communities.
Thank you to everyone for the messages and questions since my election.
Whilst my office and parliamentary email address is getting set-up, please contact me at alexbarroscurtis.cardiffwest
@gmail
.com for anything urgent. I will get back to you as soon as I can.
Diolch pawb 🌹
Another great day yesterday meeting voters in Ely and Caerau.
The rain didn’t stop the conversations happening! Thanks to those who came out from Cardiff West and Cardiff North to support a Labour victory on 4 July.
#VoteLabour
🌹
Don’t be fooled into thinking this election is a done deal. The Tories simply don’t want you to vote.
Change will only happen if you vote for it🌹
Read
@patmcfaddenmp
’s brilliant article here on why it’s important you vote for Labour on 4th July.👇
Thank you to
@citychurchcdf
for hosting, and to all of the candidates who attended, last night’s Cardiff West hustings. It was a serious, honest and detailed discussion on a variety of important issues. Diolch yn fawr pawb.
We are hosting a hustings! Join us for a special evening where you can meet your General Election 2024 candidates and ask them your questions about the issues that matter to you
#CardiffWest
@eawalescymru
@careorguk
@CytunNew
Mosques to be offered new emergency security
An important announcement from the
@ukhomeoffice
and
@YvetteCooperMP
about the deployment of rapid security as quickly as possible:
It is with the deepest sadness that we have learnt this evening about the passing of Club legend, Sol Bamba.
As a player and coach, Sol's impact on our football club was immeasurable. He was a hero to all of us, a leader in every dressing room and a true gentleman.
Our
Heading home from work?
Make sure you swing by your local polling station and cast your vote for a Labour Government today.
Every vote counts - so use yours (and remember your ID)!
Vote Welsh Labour today! 🌹
#GeneralElection2024
#VoteLabour
🌹
Today we are providing £5 million to
@UNICEFLebanon
to support the urgent humanitarian response in Lebanon.
The number of civilian casualties is unacceptable and the UK is deeply concerned by the surge in numbers of displaced people.
An immediate ceasefire is essential.
A strong Labour promise for
@ABarrosCurtis
in Caerau this evening. If you want a Labour government and kick out the Tories on July the 4th you need to vote for it! 🌹🌹🌹
Great to be out earlier today with
@ABarrosCurtis
and a large
@CardiffWestLAB
team canvassing in Canton.
Strong support for
@UKLabour
, lots of people fed up with fourteen years of Tory failure, ready for
#Change
Llongyfarchiadau to students receiving their results today! Remember to be proud of the work you put into them.
Also, diolch to the teachers and parents, carers and families who have been supporting you along the way!
Come rain or shine, the enthusiasm of our fantastic team in
@CardiffWestLAB
- and beyond - to knock on doors in Riverside this evening was undimmed!
Thanks to them, and to the residents and voters we were able to speak with tonight. Diolch pawb!
#VoteLabour
🌹
Wishing the best of luck to everyone in
@TeamGB
for the Paris 2024
#Olympics
, including Ely’s very own Ruby Evans!
You can watch Ruby compete in her first competition at 5.15pm on Tuesday 30 July.
Come on Ruby!
Come on Team GB!
#TeamGB
#Olympics
#Paris2024
Thank you to the organisers, my fellow candidates, and everyone who attended (in person and online) last night.
It was a detailed and, at times, lively discussion about our respective values and policies for Cardiff West at this general election.
Diolch and
#VoteLabour
🌹
Not sure who you are voting for yet?
Candidates for the
#CardiffWest
constituency are now starting to confirm their attendance at Radyr Hustings on Monday (24 June).
Make sure you come along to hear how your new MP plans to represent you.
Pictures of the Fairwater Campus build on the Cantonian site. Will provide 3 21st century schools as well as great community facilities outside of school hours.
Will be operationally net zero too so exciting to see progress. Funded by Cardiff Council & Welsh Government
I’ll be doing a longer update on my first week separately. In the meantime, my parliamentary email is up and running for casework and other queries: alex.barroscurtis.mp
@parliament
.uk
Thank you to those constituents who have reached out already. I am working through all
On Thursday 4 July, you have the opportunity to vote for change, and for a stronger, fairer Cardiff West.
I would be honoured to have your vote, so I can deliver on these priorities for everyone in Cardiff West.
Diolch!
#CardiffWest
#VoteLabour
🌹 7/7
This is a very welcome step, following an independent review and the production of an action plan to ensure the highest standards of neutrality from
@UNRWA
.
I fully support the Labour Government’s efforts to continue pressing for an immediate ceasefire, the immediate return of
No other UN Agency can replace the role of
@UNRWA
in Gaza- we are lifting the pause on UK funding immediately.
We are committed to alleviating the suffering of the people of Gaza.
@CrisCardotyn
Thanks for your message. We were in Pentyrch just yesterday! Sorry we missed you, but always happy to speak about the positive change Labour can deliver.
It was a pleasure! There was a great team knocking on doors in beautiful Hakin this afternoon.
@TufnellHenry
will be a fantastic champion for Mid and South Pembrokeshire.
#VoteLabour
on 4 July 🌹
⏰ Time is running out! ⏰
Less than 2️⃣ hours left until polls close at 10pm.
These couple of hours are your final chance to cast your vote and bring about the change our country needs.
A vote for Welsh Labour is a vote for change!
Find your polling station at:
Today is Polling Day 🗳️
After 14 years of Tory chaos and mismanagement, we need a UK Government that will work for Wales.
Only two Labour Governments can get the future of Cardiff West and Wales back!
Change. Vote for it.
#GeneralElection2024
#VoteLabour
As ever, I am grateful to the voters I spoke to, my team, members, councillors, volunteers, and in particular those first-time canvassers, who have all come out to knock on doors, attend hustings and deliver the positive message Labour has to offer at this crucial election. 3/4
Pledge 5: Champion for Social Justice
I believe that no matter who you are, you should be able to succeed.
Under the Tories, the basic promise that if you work hard, you will enjoy the rewards, has been broken.
I will work tirelessly with the communities of Cardiff West to
Our movement is powered by you, and with your help, we are able to explain to the public why a Labour government in Westminster will deliver the change we desperately need.
Diolch pawb! Just 12 more days to go to
#VoteLabour
🌹 4/4
Llongyfarchiadau to all A-Level and BTEC students in Cardiff West receiving their results today!
Whilst today may feel a little daunting, whatever your results, please remember to be proud of the work you put into them.
Hitting the streets today for
@ABarrosCurtis
and CHANGE. Don’t forget your photo ID this Thursday!!
Only three more sleeps until Friday and the end to this very sorry chapter and the return of hope and care for our communities.🌹
#generalection2024
Pledge 4: Cheaper, Clean Energy
Here in Cardiff West, residents have been faced with amongst the highest energy bills in Europe.
With two Labour Governments, we can produce clean energy and good jobs. We can also cut energy bills once and for all, and make Britain energy
It was a real pleasure to be at the launch of
@CdiffMusicCity
Festival last night.
Music has always been a big part of my life growing up, so I’m delighted
#Cardiff
is leading the way with this Festival.
Make sure you get involved over the next 3 weeks:
🎶 Buzzing atmosphere in the Atrium
@UniSouthWales
for the official opening of the first ever
@CdiffMusicCity
Festival and the start of more than 80 different gigs, talks, sonic art and unexpected happenings spread across three glorious weeks.
👉
Pledge 3: Better and Safer Streets
Under the Conservatives, community policing has been downgraded, with neighbourhood officers pulled off the beat - weakening connections with communities they serve.
I want to see more police and PCSOs on our streets to tackle crime and keep
Pledge 2: Better Services
In spite of 14 years of Tory disorder, Welsh Labour has worked hard to continue to deliver their priorities for Wales.
I will work with our Welsh Labour Government to help modernise our NHS and to break down barriers to opportunity.
We need two Labour
Pledge 1: Be a Strong Advocate for Cardiff West
I know the importance of having a communities first approach. If I am privileged to be elected to represent Cardiff West in Westminster, I will commit myself to championing our communities by being a strong advocate in Parliament.
@Sean4Llandaff
@awelshrose
@RhonddaBryant
@RachelReevesMP
@talkolderpeople
Thanks, Sean. I appreciate your kind words (and I certainly agree about my predecessor!).
Very happy to meet to discuss - I know this is an issue you’re active and passionate about. Please do contact my office and we can find a convenient time (or we can pick-up offline).
@CllrPaulBinning
Hi Paul, I’ve been a number of times (most recently, yesterday!). Please be assured that I will always be a visible advocate for residents if elected. And apologies if I missed anything - email is the best way to get me as it is easy to miss comments and questions on here.