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A woman with blonde hair wearing a red shawl smiling at the camera.
Black background with large pink text reading 'Beth' and smaller pink text underneath that says 'Winter' and additional white text below that says 'Voice for our Valleys Llais dros ein Cymoedd'

Why I’m standing

Support Beth

Will you back Beth Winter?
A wnewch chi gefnogi Beth Winter?

Proud to be supported by:

  • A bald man in a suit speaking into a microphone, standing in front of a colorful mural background.

    She has been there for us in Parliament and on our picket lines. I urge you to give your support to Beth.

    Mick Lynch, RMT General Secretary

  • A young woman with blonde hair, wearing a black top and red lipstick, looking at the camera with a slight smile.

    Beth is an outstanding and tireless representative - it is more important than ever that we have principled socialists and trade unionists like Beth in Parliament.

    Jo Grady, UCU General Secretary

  • A man wearing a red beanie hat and black jacket speaking into a microphone, with a red background.

    I fully support the selection of Beth Winter to be the Labour candidate for Merthyr Tydfil and Upper Cynon.

    Mark Serwotka General Secretary PCS Union (personal capacity)

  • A man with gray hair and a beard holding a sign at a protest or rally

    I was born and raised in Pontypridd and am proud of my roots. Our schools and children need more MPs like Beth.

    Kevin Courtney, General Secretary NEU (personal capacity)

  • A bald man wearing a blue suit and shirt, speaking on stage with a red background.

    Beth is an outstanding trade unionist and represents the best of Labour. With Labour set to form next government it is even more important to have Labour MPs just like Beth.

    Matt Wrack General Secretary FBU

  • A middle-aged man with a friendly expression, bald head, wearing a pink and white checkered shirt, against a dark background.

    Beth has consistently stood with the CWU. She has the full support of the Communication Workers Union as the next Labour candidate for Merthyr Tydfil & Upper Cynon.

    Dave Ward, General Secretary, Communication Workers Union

  • Logo for UNISON Labour Link Cymru Wales with green and purple lines forming a stylized 'S' and the words 'UNISON', 'LABOUR LINK' and 'Cymru Wales'.}

    Unison Cymru Labour Link Officer Steve Belcher said: ‘In these tough times we want an MP who will stand up for public services and defend trade unions. Beth has always been a fighter and never afraid to speak up for socialism.’

    Unison Cymru/Wales

Five reasons to support Beth
Pum rheswm i gefnogi Beth

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I will be the strongest Voice for our Valleys. Merthyr Tydfil and Upper Cynon share common concerns.

We need a champion who knows both valleys inside out and will fight for their fair share.

I am the best-known advocate in Parliament for fair funding for Wales, for better pay, pensions and social security and defending our hard won democratic rights.

Fi fydd y Llais cryfaf dros ein Cymoedd. Mae Merthyr Tudful a Chwm Cynon Uchaf yn rhannu pryderon cyffredin.

Mae angen arnom hyrwyddwr sy'n adnabod y ddau gwm o'r tu mewn ac fydd yn ymladd am eu cyfran deg.

Fi yw’r eiriolwr mwyaf adnabyddus yn y Senedd dros ariannu teg i Gymru, dros gyflog gwell, pensiynau a nawdd cymdeithasol ac amddiffyn ein hawliau democrataidd.

A Voice for our Valleys
Llais i'n Cymoedd

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Mehek Seth, voice.wales
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A community candidate
Ymgeisydd cymunedol

This is my home. I grew up in Aberdare and I now live in Penderyn with my family. The majority of my working life has been in these valleys, with Shelter Cymru, as a community worker in Penywaun and extensive research in Heolgerrig for my doctorate. As a volunteer I have worked in foodbanks, been a school Governor, and managed a community service for children and young people.

Dyma fy nghartref. Cefais fy magu yn Aberdâr ac rwyf bellach yn byw ym Mhenderyn gyda fy nheulu. Mae’r rhan fwyaf o fy mywyd gwaith wedi bod yn y cymoedd hyn, gyda Shelter Cymru, fel gweithiwr cymunedol ym Mhenywaun ac ymchwil helaeth yn Heolgerrig ar gyfer fy doethuriaeth. Fel gwirfoddolwr rwyf wedi gweithio mewn banciau bwyd, wedi bod yn Llywodraethwr ysgol, ac wedi rheoli gwasanaeth cymunedol i blant a phobl ifanc.

Two women standing outdoors, one with long blonde hair and the other with short blonde hair and glasses, posing in a neighborhood with houses, fences, and a large power line tower in the background.
Three women, two in blue hoodies and one in a striped dress with a black blazer, smiling and holding a purple frame with social media icons, at a community event with various booths and banners in the background.
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Proven ability to campaign
Gallu profedig i ymgyrchu

Since being elected to Parliament in 2019, I have prioritised campaigning on the cost-of-living crisis, demanding controls on energy bills and food prices and standing with trade unionists for higher pay.

I completed a Cost of Living survey with local constituents, presented a petition to parliament, held local rallies and raised funds for local foodbanks.

Ers cael fy ethol i San Steffan yn 2019, rwyf wedi rhoi blaenoriaeth i ymgyrchu ar yr argyfwng costau byw, mynnu rheolaethau ar filiau ynni a phrisiau bwyd a sefyll gydag undebwyr llafur am gyflog uwch.

Cwblheais arolwg Costau Byw gydag etholwyr lleol, cyflwyno deiseb i San Steffan, cynnal ralïau lleol a chodi arian ar gyfer banciau bwyd lleol.

A group of people standing in front of a banner that reads 'Rhonda & Yvonne Trades Union Council, TUC, Unity is Strength.' The banner has colorful images and symbols representing unity, including two dragons and a globe. Some people are holding signs and flags, and the group appears to be participating in a protest or demonstration.
A woman with long blonde hair, glasses, and a red blazer speaking at a podium during a UNISON event, with a purple banner behind her that says "PAY UP NOW!" and mentions public service workers.
Three people standing outside talking, each holding a red folder that says 'VOTE LABOUR'. A man on the left has short hair and a gray hoodie, a woman in the middle has long blonde hair and a floral dress with a green jacket, and a bald man on the right is wearing glasses, a white shirt, and patterned pants.

Working across the movement
Gweithio ar draws y symudiad

I am proud to have worked with groups and traditions across the labour movement  – from the Co-op Party and Cwmpas to sharing platforms with the leader of Welsh Labour, Mark Drakeford and Metro Mayor Andy Burnham.

I am especially proud of Labour’s roots in the trade unions movement and was honoured to address the 2022 Wales TUC Congress.

Rwy’n falch fod i wedi gweithio gyda grwpiau a thraddodiadau ar draws y mudiad llafur – o’r Blaid Gydweithredol a Chwmpas i rannu llwyfannau gyda’r arweinydd o Llafur Cymru Mark Drakeford a Maer Metro Andy Burnham.

Rwy’n arbennig o falch o wreiddiau Llafur yn y mudiad undebau llafur ac roedd yn anrhydedd cael annerch Cyngres TUC Cymru 2022.

Two women outdoors, one holding a sign that reads 'Staff shortages cost lives,' during a rally or protest supporting nursing staff.
Two women holding UNISON campaign posters that read "I BACK UNISON'S CAMPAIGN TO TACKLE THE COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS." They stand in front of a white wall with a large sign and signatures. To the left, part of a person in purple scrubs is visible.
Woman holding a protest sign that reads 'Claps Don't Pay Bills,' amidst a crowd of protesters in an urban setting during evening.
Three people, including a woman in black coat and a person in medical scrubs, standing outside St. Thomas' Hospital in London, holding a protest sign about fair wages for junior doctors.

Following in Keir Hardie's footsteps
Dilyn yn ôl troed Keir Hardie

Our new constituency reconnects two areas represented by Keir Hardie (1900-1915). Keir Hardie inspires me, from his commitment to working-class representation in Parliament, to his internationalist outlook.

He sought to build a better world for the people of the Merthyr and Cynon Valleys and I will continue to do the same.

Mae ein hetholaeth newydd yn ailgysylltu dwy ardal a gynrychiolir gan Keir Hardie (1900-1915). Mae Keir Hardie yn fy ysbrydoli, o’i ymrwymiad i gynrychiolaeth dosbarth gweithiol yn San Steffan, i’w rhagolwg rhyngwladol.

Ceisiodd adeiladu byd gwell i bobl Cymoedd Merthyr a Chwm Cynon a byddaf yn parhau i wneud yr un peth.

A man and a woman smiling and talking during a protest or rally, with colorful signs and banners, including a large blue feather flag with 'National Education Union Lambeth' and a pink heart-shaped balloon that says 'Save Our Schools.'
A man with a beard, dressed in a suit and bowler hat, standing on a platform and speaking to a large crowd of people gathered outdoors during daytime, with some women in period dresses and men in hats.
A woman with long blonde hair speaking at a formal event, wearing a red top, with a person in a tuxedo behind her.