Lab held for 5 consecutive elections.
Nia Griffith
Labour PartyDame Nia Griffith is the Labour MP for Llanelli, and has been an MP continually since 5 May 2005.
MPs voted on the Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill — the final Commons vote on whether to pass the assisted dying legislation in its amended form. Passing Third Reading sends the Bill to the House of Lords.
Vote on whether to prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under the assisted dying bill solely because they have voluntarily stopped eating and drinking. The amendment aimed to close a potential loophole where a person might use self-starvation to meet the terminal illness criteria they would not otherwise meet.
Vote on an amendment to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill that would prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under the Bill solely because they have voluntarily stopped eating and drinking. This matters because without the amendment, a person could potentially use voluntary starvation to meet the terminal illness threshold and access an assisted death.
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Positive coverage
“Tamil women recognised at Westminster awards ceremony” — Tamil Guardian
A marginal seat — won by just 1,504 votes (3.7%) in 2024. Covers Llanelli, Kidwelly and Hendy and Fforest. Population 99,145. Median income £24K (below average).
First-of-its-kind conviction after man uses illegal 'snares' to trap animals
South Wales Guardian · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£24,100
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£29,500
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
2,510
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
59
0 primary, 0 secondary, 59 other
Total Income Tax▼
£160m
from 46,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,130
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£3,500
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
1 large town, 1 town, 14 villages, rural areas — 94,040 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
38 councillors across 22 wards · Last elections: Mar 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigyn | Labour Party | Janet Williams | May 2022 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Michael David Cranham | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Phillip Thomas Warlow | May 2022 | |
| Burry Port | Labour Party | John David James | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Shelly Godfrey-Coles | May 2022 | |
| Bynea | Labour Party | Deryk Michael Cundy | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Michelle Donoghue | May 2022 | |
| Dafen Felinfoel | Labour Party | Nysia Evans | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Rob Evans | May 2022 | |
| Elli | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Stephen Williams | Mar 2024 |
| Glanymor | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Louvain (midwife) Roberts | May 2022 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Sean Rees | May 2022 | |
| Glyn | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Alex Evans | May 2022 |
| Gorslas | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Aled Vaughan Owen | May 2022 |
| Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Darren Price | May 2022 | |
| Hendy | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Gareth Thomas | May 2022 |
| Hengoed | Labour Party | Edward Skinner | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Martyn Palfreman | May 2022 | |
| Kidwelly St Ishmael | Labour Party | Crish Davies | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Lewis Davies | May 2022 | |
| Llangennech | Labour Party | Gary Robert Jones | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Jacqueline Seward | May 2022 | |
| Llangyndeyrn | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Meinir Wynn James | May 2022 |
| Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | William Tyssul Evans | May 2022 | |
| Llannon | Labour Party | Dot Jones | May 2022 |
| Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Llinos Mai Davies | May 2022 | |
| Lliedi | Labour Party | Anthony Leyshon | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Rob James | May 2022 | |
| Llwynhendy | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Jason Peter Hart | May 2022 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Sharen Davies | May 2022 | |
| Pembrey | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Hugh Shepardson | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Michael P Thomas | May 2022 | |
| Pontyberem | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Liam Bowen | May 2022 |
| Swiss Valley | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Anthony Giles Morgan | May 2022 |
| Trimsaran | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Kim Broom | May 2022 |
| Tycroes | Labour Party | Tina Marie Higgins | May 2022 |
| Tyisha | Labour Party | Suzy Anne Curry | May 2022 |
| Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Terry Davies | May 2022 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 12,751 | 31.3% |
| Ref | 11,247 | 27.6% | |
| PC | 9,511 | 23.3% | |
| Con | 4,275 | 10.5% | |
| LD | 1,254 | 3.1% | |
| Green | 1,106 | 2.7% | |
| Ind | 600 | 1.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 16,125 | 42.2% |
| Con | 11,455 | 30.0% | |
| PC | 7,048 | 18.4% | |
| Ind | 3,605 | 9.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 21,568 | 53.5% |
| Con | 9,544 | 23.7% | |
| PC | 7,351 | 18.2% | |
| Ind | 1,331 | 3.3% | |
| LD | 548 | 1.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 15,948 | 41.3% |
| PC | 8,853 | 22.9% | |
| Ind | 6,269 | 16.3% | |
Won 2019 GE | Con | 5,534 | 14.3% |
| LD | 751 | 1.9% | |
| Green | 689 | 1.8% | |
| Ind | 407 | 1.1% | |
| Ind | 123 | 0.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Lab | 15,916 | 42.5% |
| PC | 11,215 | 29.9% | |
| Con | 5,381 | 14.4% | |
| LD | 3,902 | 10.4% | |
| Ind | 1,047 | 2.8% |
Nia Griffith has not appeared in national political news coverage tracked by our system. This is common for backbench MPs who focus on constituency-level work rather than national policy debates.
19 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
A Pontarddulais man has been convicted at Llanelli Magistrates Court for illegally setting snares to trap foxes, marking the first such conviction under the 2023 Agricultural Act in Wales. The case highlights new wildlife protection laws and law enforcement cooperation between Dyfed-Powys Police and Natural Resources Wales.
Global oil crisis triggered by Middle East conflict is driving up fuel prices in the UK, with petrol rising from £1.28 to £1.45 per litre in west Wales. The article warns of cascading effects on bus services, train fares, food prices, and retail goods availability, with potential economic slowdown predicted.
Kidwelly-based author C.P. Davies has published a new comedy novel called Gracelands, which is loosely inspired by real Carmarthenshire villages including Kidwelly and Llansaint. The surreal story follows a Londoner living in a quirky Welsh coastal community and involves pirates, Elvis impersonators, and mystery.
Police in Dyfed-Powys are investigating a livestock worrying incident in Felinfoel, Llanelli, where a dog attacked sheep resulting in the death of one black mule. The incident occurred between 17-18 March and police are appealing for information from the public.
Welsh language adult learner numbers have surged 12% to over 20,000, with particular growth among younger learners (56% increase for ages 16-24) and diverse ethnic backgrounds. The article features a Llanelli-born actor (Scott Gutteridge) among examples of adults rekindling Welsh language engagement through voluntary learning and cultural connection.
A 42-year-old man was fatally struck by train(s) on the Heart of Wales Line near Llangennech in Carmarthenshire on March 21, 2025. An inquest held at Llanelli Town Hall concluded his death was accidental, with toxicology revealing lethal levels of amphetamines in his system.
Welsh Rugby Union chair Richard Collier-Keywood has announced he will step down in July amid criticism over plans to reduce professional domestic teams from four to three. The decision comes as the WRU faces legal challenges from Llanelli's Scarlets region and ongoing governance controversies.
A devastating fire destroyed a three-storey home on Lady Street in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire early Tuesday morning, leaving residents evacuated and unable to return home. Emergency services are investigating the incident while contractors work to assess structural safety before residents can safely return.
A serious house fire on Lady Street in Kidwelly led to resident evacuations earlier this week. Emergency services are investigating the cause, which remains unexplained, while contractors work to make the building safe so residents can return home and the investigation can continue.
Staff from the respiratory department at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli are undertaking physical challenges to raise funds for their department, including climbing local peaks and running the Llanelli 10k. The initiative aims to support patients with respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD by raising money for equipment, educational materials, and innovative projects.
John Barrowman will perform his 'My Life In Musicals' show at The Ffwrnes in Llanelli on May 1, celebrating his 23 leading roles across West End and Broadway productions. The concert promises a theatrical evening combining stories, songs, and personal reflections on his distinguished career.
A YouGov poll predicts Labour will collapse to third place in May's Welsh Senedd elections, potentially losing representation across a swathe of Wales stretching from Llanelli to Llandudno. The article suggests Keir Starmer's unpopularity is damaging Welsh Labour leader Eluned Morgan's party, which has dominated Welsh politics for over a century.
The UK government has announced trade measures to protect Welsh steel production, including a 60% reduction in steel imports and new tariffs from July, with Welsh steelmakers like Tata Steel in Port Talbot and Llanelli expected to account for half of future UK steelmaking. An additional £5.8bn has been allocated to the National Wealth Fund to support the sector, with the government aiming for domestic production to meet 50% of UK steel demand.
Danielle Allcard, a teaching assistant at a local school in Llangennech, raised £4,000 for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Prince Philip Hospital through a charity evening, giving back after receiving cancer treatment there. The donation will support improvements to patient care and the hospital environment.
A Llanelli man, Richard Edwards, was sentenced to 22 weeks in prison for dangerous driving after squeezing his Fiat 500 between two lorries on the A4138 near Llanelli in February 2024, clipping one vehicle and failing to report the incident. The case was heard at Swansea Crown Court with dashcam evidence from the lorry leading to his arrest and conviction.
A significant residential fire broke out in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire on March 24, requiring multi-station emergency response and evacuation of nearby residents. Police are investigating the unexplained fire's cause and appealing for witness information.
Dame Nia Griffith MP hosted the International Women's Day Global Empowerment Awards at Westminster, recognising achievements of women across education, healthcare, business, and community work. The event, organised by UKWNET and Tamil Women International Network UK, celebrated four award winners and featured a youth panel discussion on women's professional development.
PC Rehaan Akhtar from Llanelli died after falling into Bristol Harbour in November 2025 while on a night out. His family is urging Bristol City Council to improve safety measures around the harbour, including barriers, lighting, and access ladders, as part of a broader review following multiple accidental drownings at the location.
A fire has broken out on Lady Street in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, with emergency services responding and homes evacuated. The road is closed to traffic and residents are being urged to avoid the area.
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