In my role representing Wales in the European Parliament, and as a member of the Parliament's Industry, Research and Energy Committee and Climate Change Committee, I work on a wide range of issues - representing your concerns both at home and in the wider world.

Here are just a few of the issues that I am currently working on:

Euro Funding in Wales

EUROPEAN structural funds are working for Wales. Since 2000 more than £1.3 billion has been channelled into Wales through the Objective 1 programme. Now, over the next seven years, Wales will continue to benefit from £1.3 billion more European cash under the EU's new 'Convergence Programme', driving a total investment  of over £3 billion. Read more...  

Secure and Sustainable Energy

ANYONE paying a gas or electricity bill will know that global energy prices are on the rise. This, coupled with heightened concerns over the security of our energy supplies and choices over how best to generate energy while tackling global climate change, has led to concerted EU action to ensure secure, competitive and sustainable energy supplies. Read more...

Climate Change

CLIMATE change is one of the biggest threats our world today faces - with environmental, social and economic implications. The vast majority of scientists agree that it's real, it's already happening, and it's a result of human activity. Europe is leading the world with its efforts to tackle climate change. Read more...

Science and Research

THE EU today stands at a crucial point in its economic future. The challenges of globalisation and economic restructuring are mounting. We are not just competing within the EU any more, now the EU is competing with the world. Read more...