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A big thank you to everyone who came along to my coffee morning in Uplands today. I really enjoyed hearing about people’s favourite things about Swansea (nature and community came through strongly) and have some good discussion about what needs to change.

Really sad to hear about the passing of an icon from South Wales. From the valleys of Swansea, Bonnie Tyler’s incredible voice has be heard across the globe. I’m sure her music will continue to power dancefloors for many years to come. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...

Welsh music legend Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75 - live updates

The Prime Minister and Hollywood actress Catherine Zeta Jones have led tributes to the singer best known for her hits Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out For A Hero

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I know people are concerned about the rise of division and intolerance in our politics. So I want to bring together everyone in Swansea who believes we have more in common than that which divides us. To book a seat, send your name and postcode to torsten.bell.mp@parliament.uk.

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Brilliant news about a brilliant economist. You always learn something from a conversation with Silvana. And usually have a lovely time doing so www.imf.org/en/news/arti...

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva Names Silvana Tenreyro as IMF Economic Counsellor and Head of Research Department

Washington, DC – July 7, 2026: Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced today the appointment of Silvana Tenreyro as the Fund’s Economic Counsellor a...

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We spent today in Parliament sharing important conversations around ending poverty in later life. A special thanks to our speakers @annadixonmp.bsky.social @joanna-elson.bsky.social @andrewharrop.bsky.social @torstenbell.bsky.social Paula & Chair of Trustees Richard Anderson www.independentage.org

I fought for this £20 million Pride in Place funding because it gives us the chance to show that no part of Swansea can be written off. Please do get involved. 👇 swanseabaynews.com/dyfatty-want...

DYFATTY: Want a say in how £20m transforms your neighbourhood? Applications open for the board that decides - Swansea Bay News

Applications open for the board deciding how £20m is spent across North Hill, Dyfatty, Hafod, Waun Wen and Brynmelyn over the next decade.

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Come and have a cuppa with me in Uplands this Saturday ☕ You can learn about my work in the community, tell me what you think I should be focusing on in the years ahead, or just say hello. Email torsten.bell.mp@parliament.uk with your name and postcode to reserve a seat.

He literally took undeclared donations from a criminal - never mind “breaking rules” Farage has tried to ignore them entirely for personal gain. And he’s done it over and over again www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Farage denies rules broken after reports benefits from ally were not declared

The Sunday Times says the Reform UK leader failed to register the support supplied by a man who had been convicted of fraud in the US.

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I was elected MP for Swansea west two years ago today. It was the honour of my life, and I promised to work hard every day to deliver the change people voted for. Here's what I've been doing to make good on that promise.

I’m concerned there appears to be a fire in central Swansea in the city church area - advisable to stay away until it’s clear what’s going on. I’m contacting the emergency services and council and will be follow the situation closely. Stay safe.

Securing £20m to make exciting plans for Swansea's Civic Centre become a reality has been a highlight of my year so far. Have your say on the latest proposals, which could see an aquarium and roof terrace built on this iconic building 👇 www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...

Roof terrace and sundeck could transform Swansea seafront

Residents are being asked to share their views before the next step of the plans go ahead

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Brilliant to celebrate Great British Summer Savings with Lucy Hole from Swansea's Secret Bar & Kitchen and Chancellor Rachel Reeves in No.11 Downing Street last night. The scheme will be a boost to families in Swansea and beyond, making summer more affordable for everyone. 👏

My latest newsletter is out! Read about my work in Swansea West to: 👉Revitalise our city centre 👉Stand up to the Welsh Rugby Union 👉Make sure Swansea has a strong voice in the social media debate Subscribe so you don't miss another update. torstenbell.substack.com/p/standing-u...

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Great news for families in Swansea! From today, the UK Govt have slashed VAT on kids meals, cinema tickets, and attractions like zoos to make summer more affordable. And with Swansea Council's free summer bus services, getting there will be cheaper too. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/cost-of...

Tax cut to make summer more affordable for these households

The tax cut is meant to help families save more this summer

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Terrace Rd and St Helen’s pupils have smashed it! Their work is now featured at @SwanseaUni's Egypt Centre as part of the @britishmuseum's Museum in Your Classroom project. swanseabaynews.com/swansea-pupi...

SWANSEA: Pupils help bring a 2,500-year-old treasure to the city as their own Egypt work goes on show - Swansea Bay News

Swansea pupils helped choose a 2,500-year-old British Museum artefact and created their own Egypt work, now on show in a free summer exhibition at the Egypt Centre.

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As Swansea’s MP, I’ve secured £20 million to invest in the communities north of the city centre which have too often been forgotten in the past. The best part? Local residents will determine how the money is gets spent over the next 10 years.

1/2 Keir turned around our party and has given huge service to our country - both as our Prime Minister and a reforming public prosecutor. We all owe him thanks for that service and the progress that has been made, from stronger workers rights to rising wages and falling waiting lists.

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Thank you everyone who voted Welsh Labour in Morriston today. You have elected a brilliant women, who will be an equally brilliant councillor. Today and the years ahead we will keep keeping Reform out of Swansea

The by-election is finally here… in Morriston. Vote for the brilliant Rebecca Francis-Davies and vote Welsh Labour to keep Reform out of Swansea 🌹 🗳️ 🌹

The by-election is finally here… in Morriston. Vote for the brilliant Rebecca Francis-Davies and vote Welsh Labour to keep Reform out of Swansea 🌹 🗳️ 🌹

🚨 Polling day is nearly here 🚨 If you live in Morriston, don’t miss your chance to vote for the brilliant Rebecca Francis-Davies 7am-10pm tomorrow. Rebecca is a passionate and dedicated community champion and I know would make an excellent local councillor.

Second month in a row with inflation coming in lower than expected - with the fall last month sustained. The war in the Middle East has pushed up some prices but overall inflation in the UK has fallen this year while it has risen in other advanced economies www.ons.gov.uk/economy/infl...

Consumer price inflation, UK - Office for National Statistics

Price indices, percentage changes, and weights for the different measures of consumer price inflation.

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1/2 The UK Government is standing up for childhoods across Britain today. So many of us know how much we'd have missed out on as kids if the time and attention sink of social media had got in the way.

One from the weekend, out in Cwm Arian campaigning for Rebecca Francis-Davies with a top Labour team. If you live in Morriston, make sure you don't miss your chance to vote for Rebecca on Thursday - she'll make a fantastic councillor.