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httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewssouthwalesnewspontypriddllantrisant20111222iknowitsabitearlybutseeingasionlyhaveonecolumnamonthithoughtidgetinearlywithmywishesfor20129146629990686 2012-1-4 10:44:32 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#109663 httpwww.labour.org.uksmallfirmsnewyeartaxbreak20120104 2012-1-4 10:14:40 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#109028 httpwww.bbc.co.uknewsukwales16274800 2011-12-21 10:00:18 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#108998 httpwww.labour.org.ukhmrccutadealwithgoldmansachs20111220utmsourcetwitterfeedamputmmediumtwitteramputmcampaignFeed3ALabourPartyNews28TheLabourPartyLatestnews29 2011-12-20 19:56:06 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#108769 httpwww.labour.org.ukretailsalesfiguresdisappointing 2011-12-15 12:44:30 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#108650 httpwww.labour.org.ukbritainhighestinflationofanyeucountry 2011-12-13 12:24:57 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#108485 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewswelshpoliticswelshpoliticsnews20111210reactionfromwalestodavidcameronseurozonedecision9146629928862 2011-12-10 18:44:31 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#107908 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewssouthwalesnewspontypriddllantrisant20111201pontywillbehithardbycutssaysmp9146629871011 2011-12-1 11:46:44 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#107906 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewswelshpoliticswelshpoliticsnews201112012500tobewipedofffamilyincomesinjustthreeyearsaseconomicgloomdeepens9146629876416 2011-12-1 11:45:55 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#107860 httpnews.bbc.co.ukdemocracylivehihouseofcommonsnewsid96500009650970.stmt34m42s 2011-11-30 16:38:59 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#107835 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewswalesnews20111130publicsectorfootsmassivebillasthechancellorinflictspayandjobspain9146629866998 2011-11-30 10:20:04 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#107447 Last weeks decision by David Cameron to call an unscheduled twoday recess of Parliament may have been a naked attempt to avoid scrutiny as Youth Unemployment climbed shamefully past the million mark but for me it provided a valuable additional few days in the Constituency. And I thought today Id write about those last few days because they presented a real insight into the terrific work that is being done by so many in our community to enrich and improve the lives of others. Wednesday night was a great example with the staging of a public meeting in Pontyclun one of a series of meetings that have been arranged to allow local representatives to meet with residents to discuss issues of importance to the community most notably at present the proposals from a developer to create a new town centre connecting Pontyclun Llantrisant and Talbot Green. Theyve been arranged by local Labour Party activists. But the politics of the people has been entirely irrelevant what has mattered is that the... 2011-11-24 11:53:07 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#107446 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewssouthwalesnewspontypriddllantrisant20111124givetheolympictorchaproperpontywelcome9146629829061 2011-11-24 11:52:36 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#106953 httpwww.parliamentlive.tvMainPlayer.aspxmeetingId9343ampplayersilverlightampst183716 2011-11-16 09:40:30 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#106923 httpwww.labour.org.ukvatrisegovernmentsfailuretoactpushingupinflation20111115 2011-11-15 20:58:57 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#106628 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewswalesnews20111111politiciansheedthewarningasoccupyprotestmovestocardiff9146629756916 2011-11-11 13:26:20 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#106627 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewswelshpoliticswelshpoliticsnews20111109moneyunspentbyassemblymustbereturnedtowestminser9146629749661 2011-11-11 13:23:33 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#106509 Owen will be holding a surgery this Saturday morning November 12th in Hawthorn Community Centre from 930am to 1030am. Phone 01443 401122 for more info. 2011-11-9 16:04:58 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#106339 httpwww.bbc.co.ukiplayerepisodeb016qypnThePoliticsShowWales06112011t46m43s 2011-11-7 17:45:12 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#106304 httpwww.walesonline.co.ukcardiffonlinecardiffnews20111105tributespaidtocampaignerascommunitycomestogethertowitnessunveilingofnewwarmemorial9146629723585 2011-11-7 10:35:45 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#106303 httpwww.accountancyage.comaanews2122664nicholidayremainslowWT.rssfampWT.rssaNICholidaytakeupremainslow 2011-11-7 10:34:21 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#106147 httpnews.bbc.co.ukdemocracylivehihouseofcommonsnewsid96290009629980.stmt2h21m33s 2011-11-4 10:46:14 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#106055 httpwww.labour.org.ukworryingforecastsforeconomy 2011-11-3 11:48:07 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#106054 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewssouthwalesnewspontypriddllantrisant20111103businessboomsforpontypriddcoachfirm9146629707688 2011-11-3 11:47:36 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#106005 httpnews.bbc.co.ukdemocracylivehihouseofcommonsnewsid96250009625577.stmt15m23s 2011-11-2 18:05:55 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#105881 httpwww.mirror.co.uknewspolitics20111101vathikehashitthepoorestthehardestreportfinds11587523529053 2011-11-1 12:22:28 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#105808 httpwww.labour.org.ukonsreportshowsvathitspooresthardest 2011-10-31 15:33:25 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#105461 httpwww.facebook.coml.phpuhttp3A2F2Fwww.bbc.co.uk2Fiplayer2Fepisode2Fb016bkqx2FShelaghFogarty261020113Ft3D1h06m36samphFAQG3tgLWAQGUCAPwvAv3LPo18RPj1w1cylhXYeqwbsUQ 2011-10-26 16:45:58 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#104910 httpwww.labour.org.ukconcerningsurveyfromfederationofsmallbusiness20111018 2011-10-18 13:49:54 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#104816 httpwelshlabour.org.ukjobsplan 2011-10-17 14:20:12 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#104505 Leading Labour figures have today criticised the government for its failing policy of offering a National Insurance Contribution holiday only to new businesses and only in certain regions. The government had put aside over 163800million to fund the scheme which offers an NI holiday of up to 1635000 per employee but as was revealed today the takeup has been far less than theyd budgeted for. New Shadow Exchequer Secretary Owen Smith raised the issue during Welsh Questions when he asked how many businesses out of the anticipated takeup of 45000 in Wales have successfully applied for the scheme. The answer that he was given was 313 or 0.7 of the number that the government had planned for. Labour Leader Ed Miliband also questioned Prime Minister David Cameron on the issue during Prime Minister Questions. Across the UK the government had hoped for 400000 businesses to make use of the scheme but Mr Miliband was told today that only 7000 had so far applied successfully. This incredibly low... 2011-10-12 18:54:19 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#104340 2011-10-10 17:44:13 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#104305 Im delighted to have been asked by Ed Miliband to join Ed Balls Shadow Treasury Team. Looking forward to exposing the Tories disastrous mishandling of the economy.More details online httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewswelshpoliticswelshpoliticsnews20111010milibandpickswelshtalent9146629567237 2011-10-10 09:47:03 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#103549 Owen will be holding a surgery in Edmondstown Community Centre this Saturday morning October 1st from 930am until 1030am phone the office on 01443 401122 for more info. 2011-9-29 17:14:06 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#103548 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewssouthwalesnewspontypriddllantrisant20110929churchesdelightat600000funding9146629501871 2011-9-29 17:11:25 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#103547 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewssouthwalesnewspontypriddllantrisant20110929acarfilterfirmthatplanstoshedalmosthalfofits400strongworkforcebeforechristmashashadnearly8moftaxpayerssupportsince1991ithasbeenrevealed9146629502597 2011-9-29 17:10:08 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#103546 httpwww.bbc.co.uknewsukwalessoutheastwales15021017 2011-9-29 17:09:27 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#103371 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewswelshpoliticswelshpoliticsnews20110927weneedboldleadershipclearinsightandavisionforthefuture9146629492363 2011-9-27 13:32:20 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#103082 httpwww.lotterygoodcauses.org.ukawardsbestenvironmentproject112 2011-9-22 16:02:56 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#103078 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewssouthwalesnewspontypriddllantrisant20110922politiciansunitetofightredundancies9146629462442 2011-9-22 15:47:58 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#103058 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewsletterstotheeditorwesternmailletters20110922notocorporalpunishment9146629464794 2011-9-22 12:01:56 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#102502 httpwww.parliamentlive.tvMainPlayer.aspxmeetingId8993ampst103a113a33ampplayersilverlight 2011-9-14 13:36:24 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#102491 httpwaleshome.org201109tamE28099steaser 2011-9-14 11:04:41 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#102450 httpwww.walesonline.co.uksportsgrassrootspontypriddllantrisantsport20110908concernatproposalstocloserailticketoffices9146629381686 2011-9-13 17:46:53 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#102443 httpclients.squareeye.netuploadscompassdocumentsCompass20Thinkpiece207120New20Union.pdf 2011-9-13 15:45:46 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#102427 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewswelshpoliticswelshpoliticsnews20110913labourmpslamsboundarychangesastorygerrymandering9146629410375 2011-9-13 12:33:38 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#102205 httpwww.bbc.co.uknewsukwalessoutheastwales14842831 2011-9-9 15:44:12 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#102157 httpwww.bbc.co.uknewsukwalespolitics14838518 2011-9-8 17:32:28 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#102121 httpwww.bbc.co.ukiplayerepisodeb01425tjGoodMorningWales08092011t2h48m43s 2011-9-8 10:53:20 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#102116 httpwww.parliamentlive.tvMainPlayer.aspxmeetingId8933ampst163A123A50ampplayersilverlight 2011-9-8 09:56:01 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#101571 Perhaps the most troubling feature of this governments mindset of any Tory governments come to that is the idea that we all fail or succeed purely as a result of our individual ability an outlook which ignores the pivotal role government plays in creating and distributing job opportunities.People want to be able to be productive to support their families and to build for the future but the amount of jobs there are depends on how our economy is performing and that depends on the decisions that the government takes on a whole range of issues. At the moment we have a government in Westminster that is callously relaxed about job creation and unemployment. One which treats growth figures like a game where the aim is to find the least unbelievable excuse to get through the latest cycle of 24hour news be it bad weather a royal wedding or whatever it is that awaits us when the next figures are released.But we dont need to hear the latest set of disappointing growth figures to know that at b... 2011-9-1 12:20:52 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#101037 http206.252.133.22AlertWebInterfaceArticle.aspxreferenceSOUWAL0020110820e78k0001u 2011-8-23 15:24:17 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#100163 Following a letter that Shadow Wales Office Minister Owen Smith wrote to Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan in June calling for her to resolve the clear conflict of interest between her opposition to High Speed 2 and the benefits that the scheme would bring to Wales Mr Smith has received a response not from Ms Gillan but from her deputy Wales Office Minister David Jones which he says is another example of the Secretary of State ducking her responsibility. Mr Smiths original letter to the Secretary of State asked whether she felt her personal opposition to High Speed 2 which it has been claimed will have significant benefits for the Welsh economy has created a conflict of interest that needs resolving. However Mr Smith was disappointed that the Secretary chose not to respond herself and instead asked Wales Office Minister David Jones to do so on her behalf effectively ruling herself out of commenting on the issue. Commenting Mr Smith said The Secretary ... 2011-8-9 15:30:05 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#100162 Ponty MP Owen Smith received a goodnatured grilling from Treforest Pensioners at a meeting last week in St Dyfrigs Church at the foot of the Broadway. The meeting was part of a regular series of meetings which Mr Smith holds with local groups in order to keep abreast of their concerns and to keep them informed about local developments. Commenting after the meeting Mr Smith said The Treforest event was one of the liveliest Ive attended for a while. Treforest residents are always among the most active and interested in their local community and the villages pensioners are no different I was quizzed forensically but graciously about everything from traffic calming to tax reform but as is the case for many in Treforest most issues surrounded the impact of the University on the local community. Since I was elected last year Treforest is one of the parts of the constituency where Ive really tried to get stuck into local issues in particular trying to impr... 2011-8-9 15:29:13 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#99329 httpwww.walesonline.co.uksportsathleticsnews20110727athleticsmpandcouncilhelpputjoethomasontrack9146629123611 2011-7-28 11:30:22 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#99145 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewswalesnews20110726peopleondisabilitybenefitsleftpetrifiedaheadofneweligibilitytestwarnsmp9146629118470 2011-7-26 11:46:04 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#98850 Owen Smith MP formerly a Labour Special Adviser at the Northern Ireland Office today asked the Prime Minister why it appears that Andy Coulson was only subjected to the most basic level of Security vetting before taking up a highly sensitive post at the heart of Government. Prior to his appointment as a Special Adviser in the NIO Mr Smith was subject to Developed Vetting the highest level of security vetting as is the norm for advisers in Departments where access to information regarding security issues and other highly sensitive material is required. Special Advisers in the Northern Ireland Office the MOD and No. 10 would normally be subject to such higher levels of vetting. National security vetting is made up of four levels ranging from the most basic Baseline Personnel Security Standard to the most rigorous Developed Vetting. The objective of the more rigorous vetting procedures is described in The Cabinet Offices guidance on HMG Personnel Security Controls as being to ensure tha... 2011-7-21 11:17:57 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#98849 httpwww.bbc.co.ukiplayerepisodeb01296hfGoodEveningWales20072011t8m09s 2011-7-21 11:11:49 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#98848 httpwww.bbc.co.ukiplayerepisodeb012spvqHouseofCommonsDavidCameronsStatementonthemediaandthepolicet1h39m53s 2011-7-21 11:10:37 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#98847 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewswalesnews20110721camerondeniesanyinappropriateconversationswithnewsinternational9146629092288 2011-7-21 11:10:09 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#98846 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewssouthwalesnewspontypriddllantrisant20110721concretecanvastechnologynominatedbypontymp9146629083177 2011-7-21 11:09:34 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#98844 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewssouthwalesnewspontypriddllantrisant20110721councillorsinuproaratpolicestationclosures9146629083652 2011-7-21 10:53:52 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#98803 httpwww.parliamentlive.tvM8203ainPlayer.aspxmeetingId89038203ampplayersilverlight 2011-7-20 13:19:35 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#98345 httpwww.bbc.co.uknewsukwalespolitics14151712 2011-7-14 11:28:42 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#97943 httpwww.guardian.co.uknewsdatablog2011jul05madebybritainvincecable 2011-7-8 13:56:29 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#97925 httpwww.bbc.co.ukiplayere8203pisodeb012clrgDragonsEye078203072011t20m39s 2011-7-8 10:39:42 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#97856 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewssouthwalesnewspontypriddllantrisant20110707mpslamsplanstocurbincapacitybenefit9146628999622 2011-7-7 11:11:01 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#97855 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewslocalnewspontypridd20110707pontypriddmpowensmithwantsmorelocallotteryfunding9146628999828 2011-7-7 11:09:54 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#97854 Its nothing personal strictly business thats what I told a journalist last week when he asked me why I was suggesting the Welsh Secretary should resign from her position. In post now for thirteen months Cheryl Gillan has only spoken at the Despatch Box 8 times for Welsh Questions declining otherwise to comment in the Commons on any piece of legislation or issue that affects Wales. She hasnt once stood up for Wales when weve heard that the cuts will hit hardest in our communities and has got nothing to say about the increased difficulties sacked public sector workers will face in finding new jobs in Wales. She was hilariously neutral on the issue of increased powers for the Welsh Assembly we still dont know whether she was in favour or opposed. And worse shes been one of the architects of the Tories plans to reduce Wales voice in Parliament by getting rid of 10 of our 40 MPs. Next shes planning legislation to change the boundaries for the Assembly constituencies in an attempt to ge... 2011-7-7 11:08:52 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#97780 httpwww.itv.comwalesfullprogramme 2011-7-6 10:11:15 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#97696 httpwww.bda.orgnewscentreparliamentarybulletins32364labourmpsexpressfreshconcernsonnationalcommissioningofdentistry.aspx 2011-7-5 11:19:38 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#97356 httpwww.thisissouthwales.co.ukResignationcallsWelshSecretaryrailstory12854216detailstory.html 2011-6-30 09:23:18 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#97323 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewswalesnews20110629welshsecretarycherylgillanfacescallstoresign9146628963601 2011-6-29 17:14:18 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#97315 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewslocalnewspontypridd20110630paircondemnlegalaidcuts9146628957698 2011-6-29 14:12:25 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#97314 httpwww.morningstaronline.co.ukindex.phpcontentviewfull106404 2011-6-29 14:10:11 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#97119 httpwww.rhonddacynontaf.gov.ukennewsarchive2011junepontypriddregenerationdocumentarylaunched.aspx 2011-6-27 11:12:46 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#96974 Shadow Wales Office Minister Owen Smith has called on the Leader of the House of Commons Sir George Young to get the Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan to elevate her subterranean profile in the House of Commons by calling for a debate on Welsh affairs in government time. Speaking at business questions yesterday Mr Smith noted that the Secretary of State in her 13 months in office had so far failed to speak on any occasion on Welsh affairs save for the sessions of Welsh questions. Commenting after business questions Mr Smith said Im relieved to see that Cheryl Gillan is due to speak at Welsh questions next week as we were beginning to worry that shed gone missing. It really is a gross dereliction of duty that she hasnt said a single word in over a year about Wales is any debate on any subject. The only time we see her is every 6 weeks at Welsh questions. With 8 sessions of Welsh questions a year I calculate that shes earning almost 16310000 per appearance. 2011-6-24 11:40:35 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#96906 httpwww.parliamentlive.tvMainPlayer.aspxmeetingId8572ampplayersilverlight 2011-6-23 11:08:26 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#96900 Owen will be holding a surgery this Saturday morning the 25th from 930am until 1030am in his constituency office on Morgan St. in Pontypridd. Phone 01443 401122 for more information. 2011-6-23 10:33:43 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#96380 httpwww.bbc.co.uknewsukwales13782493 2011-6-16 11:32:53 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#96313 Owen will be holding a surgery in his constituency office this Friday at 1030am for organisations interested in finding out more about Heritage Lottery FundingCommenting Owen said The Pontypridd constituency has a rich cultural industrial and social heritage. However notwithstanding our recent success in attracting funds to commence restoration of the Pontypridd swimming baths and the Historical Centre we are traditionally a region that has made few applications to the Heritage Lottery Fund and consequently enjoyed relatively little funding. Im keen to alter this trend and see a greater volume of successful applications from our constituency. In order to kick start this process I have asked the heritage lottery to come to my office on Friday 17th June between 1030am and 1230pm to advise me and local groups on how they might apply for funding for local projects. Id urge anyone interested in attending to contact my office on 01443 401122.More information is available at h... 2011-6-15 12:26:39 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#96312 httpwww.theyworkforyou.comdebatesid20110614a.644.0ampsspeaker3A24797g668.0 2011-6-15 12:26:07 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#96310 httpwww.bbc.co.ukiplayerepisodeb0120yljHouseofCommonsLiveForeignOfficeQuestionst31m43s 2011-6-15 12:25:36 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#96203 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewswelshpoliticswelshpoliticsnews20110614milibandfightsbackwithattackonboardroompay9146628872013 2011-6-14 10:46:55 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#96202 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewswelshpoliticswelshpoliticsnews20110614shadowministerattacksgillanovertakingonrailplanresearcher9146628872011 2011-6-14 10:46:16 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#95781 With new research showing the likely impact of changes to constituency boundaries the pieces of this governments jigsaw are quickly falling into place. The picture thats emerging shows a ruthless and cunning attempt at fixing the electoral system in order to achieve the ultimate goal of permanent Tory government. Last year Camerons softsoaped inoffensive charm convinced just enough that a Tory government would be a safe and steady option. But underneath lay the frustration of a borntorule Etonion whod been made to wait his turn. And now hes in hes doing everything he can to preserve his position. Hes created more peers in the House of Lords than any prime minister since the Second World War ennobling 117 in less than a year and so taking membership of the House of Lords to almost 800. And yet hes adamant that the number in the Commons must be reduced immediately to 600 which as this latest research shows can only consolidate the Conservatives standing. Gerrymander... 2011-6-8 12:08:03 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#95780 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewslocalnewspontypridd20110609mptoholdseminaroncleaninguplocalrivers9146628838173 2011-6-8 12:06:43 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#95779 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewssouthwalesnewspontypriddllantrisant20110609mpcallsforrethinkonpensionchanges9146628837685 2011-6-8 12:06:01 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#95696 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewslocalnewsbala20110602thetrainnowrunningfrompaddingtontopontypriddisthefutureofthevalleys9146628805886 2011-6-7 15:24:03 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#95583 httpwww.bbc.co.ukprogrammesb006qgvj 2011-6-6 11:00:56 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#95418 2011-6-3 15:36:07 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#95349 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewssouthwalesnewspontypriddllantrisant20110602aerospacecentreopens9146628796519 2011-6-2 16:23:47 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#94920 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewswalesnews20110528bossesfearforreputationofbbcwalesinfaceofswingeingcuts9146628779588 2011-5-28 11:06:02 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#94881 httpwww.walesonline.co.ukcardiffonlinecardiffnews20110525revampingstationroofamassivetask9146628757538 2011-5-27 11:26:46 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#94362 httpwww.parliamentlive.tvMainPlayer.aspxmeetingId8322 2011-5-20 13:41:33 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#94348 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewslocalnewscardiff20110519comeandbeapartofthemuchabusedtaffsrevival9146628721148 2011-5-20 10:54:13 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#94067 Working with Keep Wales Tidy and the Environment Agency Owen has organised for a group of volunteers to help clean the banks of the River Taff this Friday.Our local rivers are home to some stunning wildlife including a recently spotted family of Otters the first in generations So any help you can offer is really worthwhile. If youre interested in helping out we will be meeting this Friday the 20th at 10am by the bridge in Ponty park.Dont forget your wellies 2011-5-16 18:11:19 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#93997 httpwww.bbc.co.ukiplayerconsoleb01124wvt13m50 2011-5-15 22:51:09 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#93775 httpwww.bbc.co.ukiplayerepisodeb0116sx7am.pm11052011t22m07s 2011-5-12 17:20:43 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#93618 httpfinance.yahoo.comnewsHaemophiliaSocietyLaunchesprnews1628273695.htmlx0amp.v1 2011-5-10 16:12:37 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#91984 httpaudioboo.fmboos334718welshlabourcampaignmanagerowensmithreflectsontheelectioncampaignsofar 2011-4-18 15:50:57 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#90979 httpwww.people.co.uknewsukworldnews20110403groupsetuptostopharoldshipmanstylekillingsissneakilyaxed10203923033505 2011-4-4 15:16:13 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#90511 httpwww.dailypost.co.uknewsnorthwalesnews20110329rowoverlineupofdevolutionministers5557828418433 2011-3-29 20:16:45 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#90149 httpwww.walesonline.co.ukrugbynationrugbycolumnists20110325owensmithregionalisationofrugbysoldonafalseprospectus9146628397470 2011-3-25 12:00:41 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#90148 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewswalesnews20110324budget2011norespiteforwalesyoungunemployed9146628393323 2011-3-25 11:59:24 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#89483 httpwww.bbc.co.ukiplayerepisodeb00z2zzwGoodMorningWales18032011t2h44m46s 2011-3-18 17:22:55 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#89473 httpwww.bbc.co.ukiplayerepisodeb00zhz5vBBCWalesToday17032011t11m58s 2011-3-18 12:30:01 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#89438 httpwww.bbc.co.uknewsukwalespolitics12757855 2011-3-17 19:20:46 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#88444 httpwww.bbc.co.uknewsukwalessouthwestwales12647065 2011-3-4 21:25:29 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#87053 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewssouthwalesnewspontypriddllantrisant20110217weregoingoffthecliffedgestuckinatoryboot9146628176701 2011-2-16 10:55:13 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#86966 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewswalesnews20110215mpfearsrailditheringdeliberate9146628171013 2011-2-15 10:53:45 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#86574 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewssouthwalesnewspontypriddllantrisant20110210publicwelcometojoinmpsmithforacoffeeandchat9146628137395 2011-2-9 13:13:41 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#86573 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewssouthwalesnewspontypriddllantrisant20110210lawyersvoicetheirlegalaidconcernswithmp9146628137398 2011-2-9 13:13:04 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#86572 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewswelshpoliticswelshpoliticsnews20110209englandstuitionfeespolicywillcostbillionssayswelshacademic9146628138629 2011-2-9 13:12:08 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#86571 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewssouthwalesnewspontypriddllantrisant20110210playerenlistsmpshelpfortoooldrugbyfight9146628137509 2011-2-9 13:11:07 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#85746 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewswalesnews20110127dsamayhavebrokenlawoverredundancies9146628063337 2011-1-30 14:11:46 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#84985 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewssouthwalesnewspontypriddllantrisant20110120labourmphasperfectrecipetohelphomeless9146628008727 2011-1-19 12:33:29 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#84984 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewswalesnews20110119questionsraisedoverdsaclosuredecision9146628011886 2011-1-19 12:27:27 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#84926 httpwww.bbc.co.uknewsukwales12214139 2011-1-18 15:46:28 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#84570 httpwww.bbc.co.uknewsukwales12176127 2011-1-13 20:01:58 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#83622 httpwaleshome.org201101anoceanofclearredwater 2011-1-1 13:50:30 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#83031 Pontypridd MP Owen Smith has been working closely with student representatives from the University of Glamorgan to effectively oppose the planned increase in tuition fees and to explain fully how the policy will be different for Welsh students. Owen recently attended a rally alongside Labours prospective Assembly candidate for Pontypridd Mick Antoniw and Glamorgan students to protest at the effective privatisation of Higher Education in England. And last week the Pontypridd MP and Mr Antoniw also organised a Question amp Answer session on campus so that students could be made fully aware of how the Welsh policy will differ. Speaking after the QampA session Owen said Students across the UK should be able to go as far as their talents can take them access to Higher Education should never be determined according to the ability to pay. This is why I joined local students to vehemently oppose the ToryLib Dem plans to increase fees to 1639000 a year an unfair move that will deter students fr... 2010-12-19 11:25:49 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#83030 Local MP Owen Smith has been awarded the title of Member to Watch at the ITV Wales Politician of the Year Awards. Mr Smith has represented the Pontypridd constituency since May this year and was given the award on the back of his contributions to debates in the House of Commons. After collecting his award Owen said Its always nice to be recognised for contributions to important parliamentary debates and Im delighted to have been given this award. However this is just one part of the role of MP and what has really pleased me in my first six months is the progress that we have made locally. As well as the delivery of key projects such as the Church Village Bypass theres been a number of developments to kickstart the regeneration of Pontypridd town centre and investment has been made in other areas that will also make a real difference. Its also been very pleasing to see my new constituency office on Morgan Street become a hive of activity. It was a key aim of mine to be completely access... 2010-12-19 11:22:32 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#83028 httpwww.walesonline.co.ukcardiffonlinecardiffnews20101218coastguardcutsrecklesssayswelshmp9146627846402 2010-12-19 11:12:32 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#82627 httpwww.walesonline.co.uknewscolumnists20101209labourmpowensmithonplanstoraisestudentfees9146627793351smssstwitterampatxt4d01d6143146ba2d0 2010-12-12 21:44:58 http://www.owensmithmp.com/page3.htm#72699 Political crises come in two main types those that erupt Vesuviuslike with no warning petrifying all caught in their shadow and those that are a slowburn only revealing the full extent of their damaging impact some months or even years after the fuse is ignited. Wales is currently sat atop twin crises of the slow burning kind one relating to the delayed but devastating impact of the cuts the other being the constitutional crisis that lies buried in the apparent logic of equalising constituencies across the UK thereby disenfranchising Wales at Westminster distorting the devolution settlement voted for in 1997 and ultimately destabilising the Union between England and Wales. Both crises will burst into view possibly into flames this week in Parliament when Wales will dominate the business of the House. Yesterday the implications for Wales of the Constituencies Bill opened the order as MPs from across the political parties will told this Anglocentric Government that Co... 2010-11-3 16:45:26