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A New Year Message:
As I wrote this, I could hear the unmistakeable sounds of the Salvation Army band outside. This year is going to be testing for many people in Blaenau Gwent, and beyond.
What we have that many other areas seem to lack is a sense of history and community which drew us together, shaped us, and made us as distinctive as the sounds drifting in the winter air outside.
I am proud to be the MP for Blaenau Gwent, I am proud that we gave industry to the world, a health service available to all, and that we stick together through thick and thin for the benefit of all.
As every community faces tough times ahead with this recession we – for these reasons – are better able to face the storms, because we naturally do that together.
My real hope for this next year (and beyond) is that we back our young people, encourage their voices to be heard, and their talents, enthusiasm and dedication to be expressed, for the benefit of all the generations in our community.
As the Salvation Army plays outside, I would like to wish you all a peaceful and happy 2010, and to say that my staff and I will always work hard to do our best for you and for everyone in our community.
A PEACEFUL NEW YEAR TO ALL OF OUR FANTASTIC COMMUNITIES
FROM MY STAFF AND MY SELF.