Learning programme for young people in Newport praised by MS Tuesday, 3 March, 2026 A learning programme aimed at supporting 16–19-year-olds in Newport who are not in education, employments or training, has been hailed a huge success by the area’s Member of the Senedd. Natasha Asghar, who represents South Wales East in the Welsh Parliament, headed to Newport Youth Academy this week to meet with students and staff to find out more about the project. It was also an opportunity for... Local News
MS backs 40th Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal and urges people in South Wales East to support campaign 27th February 2026 Natasha Asghar MS joined Marie Curie staff and volunteers at the Senedd on 24 February to call on the people of South Wales East to get behind Marie Curie’s... Local News
Hospitality sector needs help - not patronising remarks, MS says 25th February 2026 Hospitality businesses across Newport and Islwyn need support from the Government not patronising and condescending statements. That was the plea from Natasha... Local News
Charity on a mission to combat homelessness praised by MS 11th February 2026 A Newport-based charity working to help end homelessness has been hailed “truly remarkable and inspirational” by Natasha Asghar MS. The South Wales East... Local News
Caerphilly Council tax rises to pay for £800k spin budget 5th February 2026 Conservative MS Natasha Asghar has hit out at Caerphilly Council after figures revealed the authority spent £1.5million on PR in the last two years, despite... Local News
Stop buying chicken from China and start backing Welsh farmers, MS demands 3rd February 2026 Calls have been made for Newport City Council to back Welsh farmers instead of importing chicken from abroad for school dinners. Natasha Asghar MS believes the... Local News
Hats off to the graduates at the University of South Wales 1st February 2026 Natasha Asghar MS this week attended the Winter graduation ceremony of students at the University of South Wales, congratulating graduates on their hard-earned... Local News
MS welcomes Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch MP to Newport 30th January 2026 Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch MP was welcomed to Newport today (Jan 30) by the area’s MS Natasha Asghar for a special visit. The two politicians headed to... Local News
Calls for council to declare health emergency amid deepening NHS crisis 26th January 2026 Calls have been made for Newport City Council to declare a health emergency to send a clear message to the Labour Government. Natasha Asghar MS has written to... Local News
Creative pupils given arts and craft bundle by MS 19th January 2026 Students at a Newport primary school will be able to show off their creative side after their local MS donated a bundle of art supplies. Natasha Asghar MS, who... Local News
