Growing Our Local Economy

We really do have some fantastic businesses in Wrexham; from the multitude of SMEs on the Industrial Estate, to multi-national companies such as Wockhardt, Kelloggs and JCB Transmissions. Whilst I know that the pandemic has been tough for many of these businesses, I also know that many have thrived and grown. I will therefore continue to work with all businesses across the constituency to help their growth and development.

It has also been good to see that the benefits of being an independent trading nation are now paying off; the UK-India Enhanced Trade Partnership will be bringing forty new jobs to the town, whilst the on-going discussions with the USA will support businesses such as JCB by removing tariffs on trade between the UK and the USA

I will also be working with educational establishments in Wrexham, such as Coleg Cambria, to ensure that young people are trained in the skills that they need to make their careers in Wrexham’s businesses.  

Finally, through the Union Connectivity Review, I am pleased that the UK Government is investing in the transport infrastructure of the North Wales and its connectivity with England. With Wrexham being so close to the border, many travel across the border on a daily basis for work and leisure. As such better connectivity is something that benefits both businesses and jobs and I will continue to support investment into better transport links.

 

 

News

Grant Funding Available for Import and Export Training

I am pleased to hear about this funding opportunity linked with the West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce to help with import and export training. The SME Support Fund could provide up to £2,000 to help access international trade training. 

National Living & Minimum Wages Increase

Around two million of the UK’s lowest-paid workers have benefitted from the Conservative Government’s increase to the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage.

Visit to WeMindTheGap, Wrexham

Today, Tuesday 30th March, I visited WeMindTheGap to meet Rachel Clacher and the rest of the team to hear about the truly transformational work taking place there!

Kitchen Table Entrepreneurs Competition

A new competition, backed by a £250,000 fund, has been launched, which will help businesspeople bring their enterprising ideas to fruition.

Cabinet Office Questions

Today, at Cabinet Office Questions, I asked the Minister for the Cabinet Office, Michael Gove, about the consideration this Government has made of relocating key Government departments to Wrexham in order to further the levelling up agenda. 

Westminster Hall Debate - Science and Discovery Centres

It was a pleasure to speak in the Westminster Hall Debate on Science and Discovery Centres' support for education in science and careers in STEM subjects, where I raised the importance of these centres in supporting learning for young people throughout the UK. 

Levelling Up Statement

Today, during the statement to the House on the Levelling Up Fund, I raised the importance of the fund for North Wales, where the Welsh Government have continually neglected communities leaving many feeling left behind. 

You can read the question and answer below: 

The Integrated Review

Today, the UK Government released its findings from the Integrated Review, the most comprehensive review of the UK’s defence, security, development, and foreign policy since the Cold War.

Broadband - are you looking for improvements?

A number of constituents throughout Wrexham have been in touch with my office about the speed of broadband in the local area. Connectivity, always notoriously bad in Wales, has taken on a new significance at a time when people are required to work from home.

Turing Scheme Applications Open

The UK Government last week opened applications for the Turing Scheme, the UK’s new study and work abroad programme, which launched last year. The Turing Scheme will provide funding to schools, colleges, and universities to allow students to study and work across the globe.