Proud and thrilled to announce that I’ve been called to serve the constituency of Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr. Watch the video, leave your thoughts, but be assured, you will not find a harder working candidate. The campaign starts now.

The Welsh Government need to be realistic with their childcare offering, it is likely to cost over 50% more than their initial estimate, which just isn't affordable in this current climate. Plaid should focus on providing childcare for those who genuinely can't afford it, rather than a universal socialist scheme that hands £10,000s in benefits to millionaires.

Putting a shift in today for @RobKenyonReform in Makerfield with @cllr_thomas @DanWalesReform and the legendary @antmiddleton! Response is phenomenal on the doors!

The irony of Plaid prioritising Biology while not being able to define what a woman is, isn’t lost…

Plaid's minority government should have fallen, but the Tories caught them.

There were some brilliant speeches at yesterday's debate. @Cai_ParryJones, @joemartin1066, @SarahReform, and @CristianaEmsley are all setting the bar high & I encourage you to listen to their full contributions. If Plaid thought Reform were elected to come to the Senedd as mere observers, yesterday truly was a wake-up call. They've got 4 years of this level of scrutiny ahead of them.

Around 32% of children in Merthyr Tydfil are growing up in poverty — one of the highest rates in Wales. Meanwhile life expectancy in our valleys communities is far too low. Health and poverty are deeply linked; many unhealthy families are trapped in poverty. Today I asked the Welsh Government what cross portfolio work they are doing to tackle child poverty in Pontypridd, Cynon Merthyr, and the rest of Wales. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Vote Tory get Plaid. If you were in any doubt that the wet Tories were supporting the separatist government from the sidelines, today’s Senedd vote puts that notion firmly to bed.

A solid team, united in belief & mission.

Today’s Senedd statement on the news that the electric arc furnace at Port Talbot has been delayed. The workers at the site, and the wider community deserve better.

On this day 82 years ago, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy in the largest seaborne invasion in history. Among those who answered the call was a son of Merthyr Tydfil. Lieutenant Colonel Richard “Dick” Harrap (born in Merthyr Tydfil in 1906) commanded elements of the 13th/18th Hussars (Queen Mary’s Own). On D-Day, his regiment launched their DD “swimming” tanks from offshore and landed on Sword Beach to support the infantry push inland. Just ten days later, on 16 June 1944, Lt Col Harrap was killed in action near Ranville while on reconnaissance. He was 37. He is buried at La Delivrande War Cemetery in Normandy. britishnormandymemorial.org His story reminds us that courage came from every corner of Britain; including the valleys of South Wales.

Today's meeting in Swansea was the first step toward restoring Wales's once-burgeoning aerospace sector. In Reform, aerospace has a partner that understands the sector, is passionate about its growth, and will work alongside industry partners to see it return here in large numbers. It is this endeavour that will power a significant portion of the Welsh economy.

As the largest opposition in Senedd history, Reform will hold the Plaid Cymru Government to account, fight for common-sense policies and always put the people of Wales first.

Political lying is soon to carry a criminal sentence in Wales. Plaids entire schtick will come crashing down and nonsense like this will end.

We’ve got some real talent across the board in @RUKWales but I’ve got to pay particular tribute to the contributions made by @SarahReform @Art93229Art @BenHodgeMckenna this week. Absolutely superb. Our party and our country has a bright future ahead of it!

Reform Wales is the largest opposition in the history of the Senedd. We will hold Plaid Cymru to account.

I recently sat down for a wide-ranging interview with @businessinWal . Here is the transcribed Q&A: businessin.wales/jason-oconn…

On our high streets illegal tobacco and vapes are being sold to children. Even people smuggling operations are hiding in plain sight. Only Reform will put an end to this.

Great to attend the Transport for Wales drop-in session today and hear directly from transport professionals about the opportunities and challenges facing our rail network. These conversations are vital in helping shape a transport system that works for all communities across Wales. 🚆

I was very pleased to sign a Statement of Opinion at the Senedd earlier this month to highlight #ArthritisAwarenessMonth and the impact of arthritis. Arthritis UK offers a helpline & useful resources for people living with arthritis: arthritis-uk.org @CymruArthritis