Residents of Alyn & Deeside Archives - Mark Tami - Mark Tami

Local Lockdown

Mark Tami, Labour MP for Alyn & Deeside, has released the following statement: “I am disappointed that it has been necessary to place Flintshire into a local lockdown. I had sincerely hoped that this would not happen and I know that this will be a significant blow to families and…

Are you getting all the support you can?

Hear from Alsasdair Ibbotson, Caseworker for Mark Tami, about what resources are available to support you.

I know things aren’t easy at the moment. If you need support, reach out

I know things aren’t easy at the moment. If you need support, reach out. Citizens Advice Flintshire: 0300 3302 118 Flintshire Services Single Point of Access: 03000858858 Samaritans: 116 123 My Office: 01244 819 854

Are you on the Stem Cell Donor List?

HOW YOU CAN HELP Are you aged 16 to 30 and in good health? You’re urgently needed to join the Anthony Nolan UK stem cell register, where you’ll be ready and waiting to donate your stem cells and save someone’s life. Our ground-breaking research shows that younger donors provide better…

Mark Tami MP urges constituents to check if they are eligible for pension credit

Almost 2 million older people aged 65 and over are living in poverty in the UK. Pension Credit is the income-related benefit designed to lift them out of poverty, but it is estimated that more than 2 in 5 pensioner households who are entitled to Pension Credit do not receive…

Leasehold reform update

It is good to see leasehold reform still very much on the political agenda. There is a debate in the chamber today and I hope that during this debate substantial ground is made towards providing justice to those who have been affected by this scandal. I am pleased that the Labour Party have…

Mark Tami Attends House of Commons Event Highlighting Value of Aerospace to Alyn and Deeside

Mark Tami of Alyn and Deeside attended an event organised by ADS and the Aerospace Growth Partnership at the House of Commons yesterday to highlight the value of the UK aerospace to national prosperity through supporting local jobs and skills. At the event, Mark heard about the Future Flight initiative, part of the Aerospace Sector Deal, which focuses on harnessing opportunities for the UK…

Tories wrong to go back on their TV licence commitment

There was very little substance to the 2017 Tory manifesto. However, one thing it did say was that the Tories would maintain pensioner benefits: including free bus passes, eye tests, prescriptions and TV licences. It was therefore very disappointing to see that they have this week announced that they are reneging on their…

Mark Tami MP works with pharmacists to encourage constituents to be a ‘Patient Pharmacy Patient’

The strains on the NHS at the moment have been well documented. What isn’t as well documented however is how pharmacies are experiencing major problems of their own. Mark Tami MP has been approached by workers at pharmacies in Flintshire who have highlighted the severe pressure that they are working under. Mr…