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Karen Compton

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It’s that time of year when our area gets a huge influx of tourists, drivers on our back roads who can’t reverse, and people walking up Pen-y-Fan in flipflops

It’s that time of year when our area gets a huge influx of tourists, drivers on our back roads who can’t reverse, and people walking up Pen-y-Fan...

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Shropshire Star

Karen Compton

The government’s recent sudden decision to scrap the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) has left farmers across North Herefordshire reeling

The government’s recent sudden decision to scrap the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) has left farmers across North Herefordshire reeling

The government’s recent sudden decision to scrap the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) has left farmers across North Herefordshire reeling The...

17.04.2025 8

Shropshire Star

Karen Compton

Brecon and Radnoreshire MP disappointed by controversial Powys Teaching Health Board plans

I’m deeply disappointed that Powys Teaching Health Board has unanimously voted to push ahead with controversial plans that will see local patients...

04.04.2025 8

Shropshire Star

Karen Compton

Senedd Member Jane Dodds explains why she allowed the Welsh budget to pass

Earlier this month, the Senedd passed the Welsh Budget Whilst the final Budget was a vast improvement on the initial proposed Budget, it was still not...

28.03.2025 10

Shropshire Star

Karen Compton

The Family Farm Tax: another nail in the coffin of agriculture in Wales?

The Family Farm Tax: another nail in the coffin of agriculture in Wales? Agriculture is one of the cornerstones of the economy and indeed of wider...

21.03.2025 10

Shropshire Star

Karen Compton

Powys County Council Deputy Leader's column this month

Victory in Europe Day, known as VE Day, is celebrated on 8 May each year to mark the day the Allies formally accepted Germany's surrender in 1945...

14.03.2025 9

Shropshire Star

Karen Compton

Dyfed Powys Police Commissioner launches Police and Crime Plan

Launching My Police and Crime Plan for 2025-2029 - Dafydd Llywelyn, Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Commissioner I am pleased to officially launch my...

06.03.2025 9

Shropshire Star

Karen Compton