MP Crabb leads inquiry in Parliament on retaining community bank services Thursday, 28 March, 2024 Preseli Pembrokeshire MP, and Chair of the Welsh Affairs Select Committee Stephen Crabb is leading an inquiry in Parliament that will investigate the closure of high street banks in Wales, as well as access to cash. In November 2023, Pembrokeshire saw the closure of Lloyds Bank in St Davids, and in the coming months both Barclays Bank and Halifax in Haverfordwest are set to close. In recent years... Local News
MP welcomes new pet theft laws 17th September 2021 Stephen Crabb, Member of Parliament for Preseli Pembrokeshire, has welcomed proposals for longer prison sentences for dognappers. The new proposals would see... Local News
Redhill pupils praised for helping win another change in animal welfare law 30th April 2021 Tougher prison sentences for animal cruelty will come into force this summer after the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill received Royal Assent today. Maximum... Local News
UK Government helps Welsh workers earn more 1st April 2021 Over 100,000 Welsh workers will see their pay increase thanks to the UK Government, in a move welcomed by Preseli MP Stephen Crabb. 113,000 workers in Wales... Local News
Crabb joins local pupils in calling for Finn’s Law Part Two 31st March 2021 Preseli MP Stephen Crabb has joined with pupils from a local school to urge for tougher sentencing for those who harm animals. In a Zoom meeting with pupils... Local News
Welsh Government urged to ‘get serious’ over freeports potential 26th March 2021 Preseli MP Stephen Crabb has called on the Welsh Government to ‘get serious’ over the potential benefits of freeports in Pembrokeshire and in other key port... Local News
Crabb backs ‘life line’ for pubs 25th March 2021 Preseli MP Stephen Crabb has added his voice to calls to cut duty for draught beer sold in pubs to help the industry recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. The... Westminster News
Youngsters “missing out on jobs” with driving tests still on hold 18th March 2021 With driving tests still suspended across Wales, youngsters in rural communities are missing out on job and training opportunities as the economy begins to re... Local News
Budget will boost Pembrokeshire through final stages of the pandemic 3rd March 2021 Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget will help support Pembrokeshire through the final stages of the pandemic according to Preseli MP Stephen Crabb. Stephen Crabb... Westminster News
Mobile signal boost for Pembrokeshire 2nd March 2021 Preseli MP Stephen Crabb has welcomed mobile EE’s decision to upgrade local masts to extend 4G mobile phone coverage in rural areas. As part of the Shared Rural... Local News