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Dame Nia Griffith

Labour MP for Llanelli

Elected 2005-05-05

Constituency outline of Llanelli with neighbours greyed
Llanelli
£285.1K Expenses claimed · rank #141 of 650
£0 Donations received
4 Declared interests
0 Red flags

How They Voted

VOTED FOR Employer National Insurance Increase
VOTED AGAINST VAT on Private Schools
VOTED FOR Illegal Migration Act Repeal
VOTED AGAINST Assisted Dying Bill
VOTED FOR House of Lords Hereditary Peers
VOTED AGAINST Defence Spending 2.5% GDP

Recent Public Statements

Latest verbatim posts and speeches from Dame Nia Griffith on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.

Bluesky
On #VEDay we honour the sacrifices made during World War Two by those who fought to defend our freedoms and our way of life. The anniversary is an opportunity to mark their service, remember the fallen and reaffirm our common values.
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Bluesky
Are you on the National Minimum Wage? Well great news from today your wages will go up! We’re increasing the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage, to ensure you take more money home at the end of each month and that you’re paid fairly for a hard day’s work.
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Bluesky
Local parents know raising children in a digital world can be challenging and it can be tricky to strike the right balance. That’s why the UK Government has worked with families to develop new, evidence-based guidance on screen time for under 5s. 👇 beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-...
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Bluesky
We all depend on nature & a stable climate. 🌍🌳🌤️💧 They give us clean air, fresh water & healthy food our families need. Yet they're under threat. We can & must protect our natural world. Tonight at 8.30pm I’ll be joining with others to support @wwf.org.uk #EarthHour.
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Bluesky
Happy St Patrick’s Day to all who celebrate it!
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Bluesky
Catapults are increasingly used to injure & kill wildlife, damage property & intimidate communities. I support @naturewatch.org calls for: • 18+ age restriction for purchasing catapults & slingshots • Sales controls similar to knives & air weapons • Restrictions on ultra-high-powered devices
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Bluesky
People in Llanelli will now be able to get more help into work as part of Labour’s Connect to Work programme. South West Wales is getting £14.4m to provide employment support to over 3,800 sick and disabled people. businessnewswales.com/wales-joins-...
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Bluesky
Keeping young people safe in a digital world that didn't exist a generation ago is one of the major challenges we face. 👉 Min'm age for social media? 👉 Overnight curfews? 👉 End to autoplay & infinite scrolling? Join the national conversation here ⬇️ www.gov.uk/government/c...
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22 more recent statements available.

Said One Thing, Voted Another?

Verbatim Hansard contributions placed beside how this MP actually voted. See the full Lie Detector for methodology.

Defence Spending 2.5% GDP Absent / no vote
I congratulate my right hon. Friend on doing so much to bring housing back under control and to upgrade it, as well as on the roll-out of Valour centres—the Links charity in Llanelli has put in an excellent application. I also welcome the fact that the Bill will strengthen the ar …
Armed Forces Bill · 2026-01-26
Assisted Dying Bill Voted AGAINST
Thanks to everyone who has contacted me about the assisted dying vote taking place today. After careful consideration of both sides, as well as considering the amendments that have been bought in, with a heavy heart I'll be voting against the Bill this afternoon.
Bluesky post · 2025-06-20

Expenses Breakdown

Total: £285,103. Rank: #141 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.

Staffing
£246,228
Office
£27,502
Accommodation
£6,137
Travel
£5,235

What They Actually Claimed For

Itemised IPSA claims for the 257 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £559,177. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.

43 items for review
  • £3,402 Single claim of £3,402.40 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £579 Single claim of £579.00 for Equipment - purchase (Computer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories) on 28/03/2024.
  • £502 Single claim of £502.00 for Insurance - buildings (Office Costs) on 08/10/2024.
  • £711 Single claim of £711.12 for Landline phone & internet - rental & usage (Landline & internet package) on 15/10/2024.
  • £731 Single claim of £730.63 for Landline phone & internet - rental & usage (Landline & internet package) on 20/01/2025.
  • £715 Single claim of £714.76 for Landline phone & internet - rental & usage (Landline & internet package) on 12/07/2024.
  • £744 Single claim of £743.78 for Landline phone & internet - rental & usage (Landline & internet package) on 28/03/2025.
  • £675 Single claim of £675.36 for Landline phone & internet - rental & usage (Landline & internet package) on 18/04/2024.
  • £2,650 Single claim of £2,650.00 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 09/03/2024.
  • £10,273 Single claim of £10,273.36 for Rent (Office Costs) on 31/03/2025.
  • £720 Single claim of £720.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 17/04/2024.
  • £808 Single claim of £808.12 for Utilities (Gas) on 19/02/2025.
  • £580 Single claim of £580.03 for Utilities (Gas) on 02/12/2024.
  • £1,181 Single claim of £1,180.96 for Hotel - London (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £1,184 Single claim of £1,184.32 for Hotel - UK Not London (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £1,390 Single claim of £1,389.84 for Rail (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £697 Single claim of £696.58 for Subsistence (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £561 Single claim of £560.60 for Parking (MP Travel) on 31/03/2024.
  • £2,972 Single claim of £2,972.30 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2024.
  • £528 Single claim of £527.59 for Translation services (Welsh Language) (Miscellaneous) on 27/11/2023.
  • £659 Single claim of £659.13 for Landline phone & internet - rental & usage (Landline & internet package) on 02/01/2024.
  • £659 Single claim of £659.46 for Landline phone & internet - rental & usage (Landline & internet package) on 27/09/2023.
  • £603 Single claim of £602.79 for Landline phone & internet - rental & usage (Landline & internet package) on 27/03/2023.
  • £665 Single claim of £665.37 for Landline phone & internet - rental & usage (Landline & internet package) on 27/06/2023.
  • £696 Single claim of £696.00 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 14/02/2024.

Search the top 30 claims paid

Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £521,322

31/03/2025StaffingPayrollFY 24-25
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£236,151
31/03/2024StaffingPayrollFY 23-24
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2023-24 year0
£229,447
31/03/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£10,273
12/04/2024StaffingPooled staffing servicesFY 24-25
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£4,600
28/04/2023StaffingPooled staffing servicesFY 23-24
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£4,500
31/03/2025MP TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£3,402
31/03/2024MP TravelRailFY 23-24
Aggregated figure for travel during 2023-240
£2,972
31/03/2024Staff TravelHotel - LondonFY 23-24
Aggregated figure for travel during 2023-2416 nights
£2,651
09/03/2024Office CostsMaintenance, Redecorations & RepairsFY 24-25
Redecoration of whole office0
£2,650
05/03/2024Office CostsRentFY 23-24
0
£2,225
01/06/2023Office CostsRentFY 23-24
0
£2,225
05/09/2023Office CostsRentFY 23-24
0
£2,225
05/12/2023Office CostsRentFY 23-24
0
£2,225
31/03/2024Staff TravelRailFY 23-24
Aggregated figure for travel during 2023-240
£1,624
31/03/2025Staff TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£1,390
31/03/2025Staff TravelHotel - UK Not LondonFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-2517 nights
£1,184
31/03/2025Staff TravelHotel - LondonFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-257 nights
£1,181
26/02/2024Office CostsUtilitiesFY 23-24
Electricity0
£1,092
27/02/2024Office CostsUtilitiesFY 23-24
Gas0
£884
26/11/2025Office CostsUtilitiesFY 25-26
Electricity0
£838

Year on year

FY 23-24 113 claims £268,008
FY 24-25 109 claims £279,301
FY 25-26 35 claims £11,868

Travel

£18,416 paid across 0 trips.

Gifts and Hospitality

6 gift(s) received. Source: Ministerial Gifts Register.

Eisteddfod
From: Eisteddfod Value: 10 04/08/2025
UEFA
From: UEFA Value: Value Unknown 2025-07-05
Powys County Council
From: Powys County Council Value: £20 2025-07-17
The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society
From: The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Value: £52 2025-07-21
Council of Europe
From: Council of Europe Value: 30 2025-05-20
Urdd Gobaith Cymru
From: Urdd Gobaith Cymru Value: £23 2025-05-30

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