I always enjoy meeting businesses across Newport East and hearing about their successes.

During May, I visited Flannery Plant Hire on Traston Road, a family-run, nationwide company whose only Welsh base is here in Newport. They shared with me the work they do with young people, helping them gain the qualifications needed to work in the construction industry, operating plant machinery to support infrastructure and housing projects.

I had the huge pleasure of meeting one of the young apprentices there, the brilliant Evie, who is a wonderful example of how industry can offer so much to young people starting out in the world of work.

As you may have read, the UK Government in Westminster has, over the past few weeks, announced a number of trade deals which will bring significant benefits to Newport East.

The UK/EU trade deal will save UK businesses millions, create jobs, and help reduce the cost of living for........

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