Arfon is a constituency in Wales. The seat has been held by Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru) since May 2010.
Name: Hywel Williams
First elected: 2001-06-07
Party: Plaid Cymru
Hywel Williams is the Plaid Cymru MP for Arfon, and has been an MP continually since 7 June 2001. He currently undertakes the roles of Shadow PC Spokesperson (Work and Pensions), Shadow PC Spokesperson (Cabinet Office), Shadow PC Spokesperson (International Trade), Shadow PC Spokesperson (Defence), Shadow PC Spokesperson (International Development), Shadow PC Spokesperson (Foreign Affairs), and Shadow PC Chief Whip.
The people of Arfon have contributed a total of 2,953 signatures to 365 currently open petitions. That's a lot below average.
Seek a ceasefire and to end Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip
Opened on Wednesday 18th October 2023
227 signatures so far in Arfon
Hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying
Opened on Friday 5th January 2024
176 signatures so far in Arfon
Give Wales funding to reflect UK Government spending on HS2 in England
Opened on Tuesday 10th October 2023
176 signatures so far in Arfon
Do not introduce regular bank account checks for benefit claimants
Opened on Monday 20th November 2023
103 signatures so far in Arfon
Urge the Israel Government to allow fuel, electricity and food into Gaza
Opened on Monday 16th October 2023
101 signatures so far in Arfon
End the UK’s membership of the World Health Organization
Opened on Wednesday 18th October 2023
90 signatures so far in Arfon
Immediately revoke all licences for arms exports to Israel
Opened on Thursday 21st December 2023
72 signatures so far in Arfon
Don’t increase the income requirement for family visas to £38,700
Opened on Wednesday 13th December 2023
72 signatures so far in Arfon
Create a Palestinian Family Visa Scheme for Palestinian people affected by war
Opened on Wednesday 18th October 2023
70 signatures so far in Arfon
Introduce a progressive licensing system for young drivers under the age of 25
Opened on Friday 2nd February 2024
64 signatures so far in Arfon
Remain neutral in Israel-Palestine conflict and withdraw support for Israel
Opened on Thursday 12th October 2023
64 signatures so far in Arfon
Delay the ban on rehoming and owning XL Bully dogs for 18 months
Opened on Thursday 9th November 2023
59 signatures so far in Arfon
Allow those already in the UK switching to care visa to bring dependants
Opened on Wednesday 28th February 2024
51 signatures so far in Arfon
Make abuse or violence towards retail workers a standalone criminal offence
Opened on Monday 9th October 2023
47 signatures so far in Arfon
Offer the State Pension to all at 60, increase to equal 48hrs at the Living Wage
Opened on Monday 15th January 2024
38 signatures so far in Arfon
Allow students to be taken out of school for two weeks a year without penalty
Opened on Friday 15th March 2024
35 signatures so far in Arfon
Commit to keeping the Graduate Visa Route
Opened on Monday 22nd January 2024
35 signatures so far in Arfon
Increase Student Loans in England to catch up with inflation
Opened on Wednesday 8th November 2023
34 signatures so far in Arfon
Fund breast cancer screening from the age of 40
Opened on Wednesday 6th December 2023
32 signatures so far in Arfon
Stop the implementation of betting affordability/financial risk checks
Opened on Wednesday 1st November 2023
28 signatures so far in Arfon
Give Wales funding to reflect UK Government spending on HS2 in England
Opened on Tuesday 10th October 2023
176 signatures so far in Arfon
Make the oath of allegiance to the King/Monarchy optional for MPs
Opened on Thursday 14th March 2024
15 signatures so far in Arfon
Do not introduce regular bank account checks for benefit claimants
Opened on Monday 20th November 2023
103 signatures so far in Arfon
Allow those already in the UK switching to care visa to bring dependants
Opened on Wednesday 28th February 2024
51 signatures so far in Arfon
Hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying
Opened on Friday 5th January 2024
176 signatures so far in Arfon
Commit to keeping the Graduate Visa Route
Opened on Monday 22nd January 2024
35 signatures so far in Arfon
Immediately revoke all licences for arms exports to Israel
Opened on Thursday 21st December 2023
72 signatures so far in Arfon
End the UK’s membership of the World Health Organization
Opened on Wednesday 18th October 2023
90 signatures so far in Arfon
Increase Student Loans in England to catch up with inflation
Opened on Wednesday 8th November 2023
34 signatures so far in Arfon
Don’t increase the income requirement for family visas to £38,700
Opened on Wednesday 13th December 2023
72 signatures so far in Arfon
Introduce economic sanctions on Israel
Opened on Wednesday 18th October 2023
26 signatures so far in Arfon
Delay the ban on rehoming and owning XL Bully dogs for 18 months
Opened on Thursday 9th November 2023
59 signatures so far in Arfon
Hold a referendum on re-joining the European Union
Opened on Thursday 19th October 2023
25 signatures so far in Arfon
Make abuse or violence towards retail workers a standalone criminal offence
Opened on Monday 9th October 2023
47 signatures so far in Arfon
Ban domestic flights on routes that can be travelled by train in under 4.5 hours
Opened on Thursday 2nd November 2023
21 signatures so far in Arfon
Enact legislation to make 'psychologist' a protected title
Opened on Thursday 28th March 2024
22 signatures so far in Arfon
Reverse Government plans to abolish the Furnished Holiday Lettings tax regime
Opened on Monday 25th March 2024
13 signatures so far in Arfon
Revoke support for the Israeli Government and recognise the State of Palestine
Opened on Friday 27th October 2023
17 signatures so far in Arfon
Extend cost of living payments to low income households beyond February 2024
Opened on Thursday 4th January 2024
24 signatures so far in Arfon
Negotiate UK-wide recognition of older person's bus passes
Opened on Thursday 21st December 2023
22 signatures so far in Arfon
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