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Roger Williams - MP for Brecon and Radnorshire

Welcome to my website.

Here you can find out about the work I have been doing for local people since I was first elected in 2001 and some of the ways I might be able to help you.

I was born in Brecon and Radnorshire and have lived here all my life, so I know how special our area is. If there's anything you think I can do to help improve life in our unique communities, or if I can assist you with an individual issue, please contact me.

Best wishes,

Latest news

  • Article: Jan 26, 2012

    Brecon and Radnorshire, Liberal Democrat MP Roger Williams has welcomed today's call by the Deputy Prime Minister to raise the income tax threshold to £10,000 sooner than originally planned.

    The Government increased the tax allowance by £1,000 in the 2010 Budget, from £6,475 to £7,475. This year we have already announced a planned rise of an additional £630, to take the allowance up to £8,105. Meaning that a total of 1.1 million more people will no longer pay income tax at all.

  • Article: Nov 25, 2011

    Contact/Cyswllt: John Williams 020 7219 8145
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    Date: 25th November 2011

    ROGER WILLIAMS WELCOMES WELSH BUDGET AGREEMENT

    Today Roger Williams welcomed the announcement from Kirsty Williams that the Welsh Liberal Democrats would work with the Labour party on the Welsh Assembly Budget.

    The Welsh Liberal Democrats have agreed to support the Welsh Labour Government's 2012-2013 Budget on the basis of securing £32 million, of which £20 million is new money, for a Welsh pupil premium to reduce the impact of poverty on educational attainment.

  • Article: Nov 25, 2011

    Contact/Cyswllt: John Williams 020 7219 8145
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    Date: 25th November 2011

    ROGER WILLIAMS MP SHOWS HIS SUPPORT TO END THE FILIPINO DOG MEAT TRADE

    Roger Williams, MP for Brecon and Radnorshire, met with Network for Animals (NFA) and the Kennel Club on the 24th November 2011 to collect a petition which calls for the reinforcement of the ban on the Filipino dog meat trade. Shiva the dog also came along to deliver the petition and show solidarity with her fellow canine friends in the Philippines.

  • Article: Nov 25, 2011

    Contact/Cyswllt: John Williams 020 7219 8145
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    Date: 25th November 2011

    RELAX THE 6 DAY MOVEMENT AND ON FARM BURIAL RULES - WILLIAMS

    Brecon and Radnorshire MP Roger Williams used yesterdays DEFERA Questions today to urge the Government to relax its rules on 6 day movement of livestock in line with scientific understanding.

  • Article: Nov 23, 2011

    Brecon and Radnorshire MP Roger Williams used Welsh Questions today to congratulate local firm BSW Timber in Newbridge-on-Wye on creating 20 new full time jobs in the area.

    Speaking in the house, Roger asked the Secretary of State for Wales to join with him in welcoming this announcement.

    Commenting, Mr Williams said:

  • Article: Nov 7, 2011

    Brecon and Radnorshire MP Roger Williams is encouraging people in Wales to add their support to a campaign aiming to raise awareness of men's health issues.

    Mr Williams is once again participating in Movember, an annual month long event during which men are encouraged to grow moustaches and raise money for charities supporting research into cancers that affect men. In 2010, over 112,000 UK Men and Women got involved, raising £11.7 million.