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Wales Online
4 days ago
- Politics
- Wales Online
Swansea politician 'incandescent' at west Wales colleagues' St Helen's objections
Swansea politician 'incandescent' at west Wales colleagues' St Helen's objections 'I'm absolutely astounded that they've done this," said the Labour MP Harris said she was 'absolutely astounded' by her west Wales colleagues' intervention (Image: ITV News) Neath and Swansea East MP Carolyn Harris says she is "incandescent" with rage after a cross-party group of politicians from Carmarthenshire called on the Welsh Government to intervene in the Ospreys' planned redevelopment of St Helen's. Earlier this week, the region were granted permission by Swansea Council's planning committee for redevelopment work to start at the famous old ground, which they are hoping to move into before the end of the year as they leave their current home at the Stadium. However, the following day, three Carmarthenshire politicians - Plaid Cymru MP Ann Davies, MS Cefin Campbell and Labour MP Nia Griffith - voiced concerns over the plans, while the planning committee also heard an objection from the Scarlets Supporters' Trust. Sign up to Inside Welsh rugby on Substack to get exclusive news stories and insight from behind the scenes in Welsh rugby. The politicians raised their fears over the potential impact the redevelopment could have on regional rugby in west Wales, with Davies claiming that it "would clearly pose a threat to the viability of Parc y Scarlets". As a result, they have asked for the Welsh Government to step in on the matter and call it in. However, Harris - who is also deputy leader of Welsh Labour - has hit out at her west Wales colleagues' intervention, branding it as "absolutely astounding" and "not appropriate" in a furious interview with ITV News. "I see no reason why any politician decides to interfere in the business of, not only a different constituency, but a different region with a different local authority," she said. "I'm absolutely astounded that they've done this." Article continues below Asked if she was given any prior warning to their intervention, the MP replied: "I wasn't, which has made things a lot worse. As a politician, if I ventured into somebody else's constituency or patch, it's common courtesy to inform the person that you intend to be on their territory. "To actually come on to our turf and try to do something as underhand as this, is absolutely astounding." When asked about her strong language, Harris said: "It reflects my anger. I am upset, I cannot tell you. "I am incandescent that anyone thinks it is appropriate to interfere in the process and the workings of one constituency or in this case, one region, one local authority which has has nothing to do with them, in defence of an argument. "I understand the argument, what I don't understand is why interfere in that process. It is not appropriate and I am really cross that they've done this. I have tried to contact one [of the MPs] and I have not had any success." She added: "I think the WRU need to take responsibility for the fact that we are in this position. "But the blame for what happened over the last 24 hours with the planning permission lies solely with the politicians who thought they would take things into their own hands and try to undermine a fair process, which is absolutely nothing to do with them." It comes after Ospreys chief Lance Bradley admitted he was "quite surprised" by the concerns raised by the group of politicians, as he offered a confident response to their claims and stressed the benefits that a redeveloped St Helen's could bring not just for rugby but for the wider community. "I'm flattered that he should think that we should have such a huge impact on our friends in Llanelli," said Bradley, "The fact is St Helen's isn't a new stadium, St Helen's is actually a very old stadium where Wales played their first international game, and we're very conscious of the fact that when we move there it's the redevelopment of an iconic ground. "It isn't something new, and we will be fully respecting the heritage of the place and the history of the place to provide a top-class facility not just for the Ospreys but for Swansea RFC, Swansea University and a big part of the plans and something Swansea Council were very keen on is the community use as well. So I can't see it will have an impact on Parc y Scarlets." He added: "We haven't been tipped a wink at all. There is a process going on with the WRU that all the clubs are involved in and as far as I'm aware we've all had the same amount of information, the same opportunities to input what we think, so that's certainly not the case. "Were we surprised? Yes, we were a bit surprised because this isn't something that suddenly got announced yesterday, this is something we announced we were planning over a year ago. Article continues below "So it was slightly surprising that some of the MPs and Senedd members from Carmarthenshire should wait until now to raise a concern. But that's their right to do that if that's what they want to do."
CBC
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Hear about the new thrones in the Senate
Toronto-based royal author and historian Carolyn Harris describes the new thrones, which are being used by a member of the Royal Family for the first time on Tuesday as King Charles delivers his speech alongside Queen Camilla.
CBC
23-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
CBC News Special: The King in Canada
Social Sharing As King Charles arrives for his first visit to Canada as monarch, CBC News will be there to bring you every moment. The King is here to do what no sovereign has done in nearly half a century: deliver the speech from the throne, on Tuesday, May 27. On Monday, CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, along with royal historian Carolyn Harris, will host live coverage of the first day of the King and Queen's visit. Here's everything you need to know for both days. Monday Charles and Camilla land in Ottawa and will meet Canadians, plant a tree and meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Expect a lot of symbolism, as is the way with senior members of the royal family. CBC News will analyze the meaning behind every symbolic moment as King Charles makes his mark here. That's on Monday starting at 12:30 p.m. ET (9:30 a.m. PT, 10:30 a.m. MT, 11:30 a.m. CT, 1:30 p.m. AT, 2 p.m. NT) on CBC TV, CBC News Network and everywhere you stream CBC News: CBC Gem, the CBC News app, YouTube channel and on your smart TV. Tuesday CBC News chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton, together with Power & Politics host David Cochrane, provide special live coverage of the throne speech delivered by King Charles. At a time when Canada's sovereignty has been openly challenged by the U.S. president, the constancy of the monarchy and the symbolic process of our democracy will take centre stage. At the same time, Canadians will learn the priorities of the newly elected government. CBC News is there to help make sense of this historic day, from the beginning of the parade to the throne speech and the laying of a wreath at the Cenotaph. Our coverage begins at 9 a.m. ET (6 a.m. PT, 7 a.m. MT, 8 a.m. CT, 10 a.m. AT, 10:30 a.m. NT) on CBC TV, CBC News Network and everywhere you stream CBC News: CBC Gem, the CBC News app, YouTube channel, and on your smart TV. Both specials are available with closed captioning and described video.
BBC News
20-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Welsh Rugby: MP accuses WRU of bully boy money tactics
A senior MP has accused the body running rugby in Wales of "bully boy tactics" after it announced its four regions would no longer be equally Rugby Union (WRU) bosses said they now intend to implement a new two-tier funding and Swansea East Labour MP Carolyn Harris said this was "totally unacceptable" and accused the WRU of failing to answer "fair questions" about the future of the governing body made the announcement amid reports it intends to cut a team from its professional tier, something it has neither confirmed nor denied, but said it would "welcome engagement" with MPs and looked forward to the discussion. Wales has four professional regional rugby teams: Cardiff, Newport-based Dragons, the Ospreys in Swansea and the Scarlets in bosses intend to implement a new two-tier funding system after serving a two-year notice on the current agreement that underpins the professional game. The Professional Rugby Agreement (PRA) deal runs out in 2027, although it was due to be superseded by a new five-year deal that Ospreys and Scarlets have not four regions were given a deadline to sign the new PRA by 8 May, but only WRU-owned Cardiff and privately-owned Dragons put pen to week, Ospreys and Scarlets said they had asked the WRU for assurances that the takeover "will not disproportionally benefit Cardiff and disadvantage the independent clubs".The WRU posted a loss of £7.5m for the year ending June 2024. The four sides are expected to continue to exist in their current form until at least June 2027 when the PRA runs out, but the future of the organisations will be under scrutiny. Harris, who is also deputy leader of Welsh Labour, told BBC Radio Wales Drive she was "really disappointed" about the decision."I, and my fellow MPs in the region, are all intending to take action to knock some sense into the WRU because we can't lose either the Scarlets or the Ospreys."Harris said the pride and community work the clubs provided was "as important" as the game added that every MP from the two regions, "regardless of political affiliation" would contribute to a strongly worded letter demanding a said the current feeling among politicians was that this was a "really bad decision".
Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
MPs to target online personalities spouting anti-suncream misinformation as 'dangerous' movement grips TikTok
Social media influencers who spout anti-suncream messages and plug potentially dangerous tanning products are set to face a crackdown by MPs. A parliamentary inquiry will target TikTok and Instagram personalities who do paid promotions for oils and lotions without including their health risks. It will also call for greater regulator powers to curb influencers peddling sun protection factor (SPF) conspiracy theories, push for health warnings on oils and sunbeds, and look at the affordability of SPF products and advocate for them to be exempt from VAT. It comes as an anti-suncream movement has gained traction on TikTok, with viral posts claiming sun protection is the same as 'rubbing cancer into your skin'. Some TikTok stars have even posted recipes for 'DIY suncream', which experts warn may not properly protect against damaging UV light. MPs are calling for the Advertising Standards Authority to be empowered to tackle the messages put out by 'dangerous' social media influencers, saying that the current regulations have not kept up with the modern world. The British Beauty Council, which is backing the campaign and is set to give its recommendations to the Government and industry next year, said: 'Misinformation and disinformation are rife across media platforms with little challenge or recourse.' Labour MP Carolyn Harris, who chairs the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Beauty and Wellbeing, said: 'It is vital that the public understands the dangers of UV, and the risks that they are taking to get a tan.' She added the inquiry will look at the risk and 'impact of over-exposure' to sunlight as well as how to educate people on the subject to 'prevent a public health crisis'.
