News
Stephen Crabb MP sent young job applicant ‘sexually explicit messages’
PRESELI PEMBROKESHIRE MP, Stephen Crabb, is at the centre of a new sexting scandal this morning (Oct 29). It follows a report being published on a national newspaper website, claiming that he sent a young woman sexually explicit messages after rejecting her for a job in his office.
The article, on The Telegraph website says: ‘Stephen Crabb, a devout Christian who stood for the Conservative leadership last year, admitted saying “some pretty outrageous things” to the woman after interviewing her for a job, and that the messages “basically amount to unfaithfulness”.
‘This weekend a friend of the woman said they saw messages in which the father-of-two “said he wanted to have sex with her”. The friend accused the MP, who was a government whip at the time, of “abusing his position”.
‘Mr Crabb, 44, said that the pair later met on “several occasions” for drinks and that the messages were sent “from both sides” with the knowledge that “nothing like that was actually going to happen between us.”
The disclosure is the second time Stephen Crabb MP has faced allegation of sending explicit messages to a young woman while married. Shortly after he withdrew from the Tory leadership race last summer it emerged that he had sent sexually charged messages to another woman during the run up to the EU referendum.
In one late-night exchange Mr Crabb, the then Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, told her he wanted to kiss her “everywhere”.
Labour’s Philippa Thompson who stood against Conservative MP Stephen Crabb in the 2017 Snap Election is seeking selection again as the Welsh Labour candidate for Preseli Pembrokeshire.
Philippa Thompson said: “I am horrified and saddened by the reports in the national press about our local MP.
“Stephen Crabb has let down the people of this constituency yet again. We need better representation for Pembrokeshire at Westminster”.
Crime
Jailed for breaching domestic violence protection order
AMY Woolston, 20, of Vine Road, Johnston, Pembrokeshire, has been sentenced to six weeks in prison for breaching a domestic violence protection order.
On 15th May 2024, Woolston was found in the company of a man in a flat at The Farmers Arms, Market Street, Whitland, in violation of the order issued by Llanelli Magistrates Court on 10th May 2024.
The court deemed the offence serious due to the proximity to the original order and a previous breach involving the same victim. Woolston was not in custody and appeared unrepresented in court. Her total sentence length is 18 weeks.
The case was dealt with in Haverfordwest court on May 16.
News
Lease of former Newcastle Emlyn Courthouse approved
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet has this week approved the transfer of the former Newcastle Emlyn Courthouse to Newcastle Emlyn Town Council.
The Cabinet approved a 21-year lease which will facilitate the Town Council’s plan to bring the premises back into use.
The future of the former Courthouse has been considered in detail, with the Town Council carrying out a public consultation on the community’s requirements, and the sites potential contribution to those local needs. The outcome of the consultation suggested that the local community wanted the building to be retained, refurbished and transformed into a multi- use centre.
Newcastle Emlyn Town Council intend to submit an application for funding from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund [UKSPF] in order to pay for the necessary restoration work. The funding is conditional upon the Town Council having a lease of sufficient term on the premises.
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Resources, Cllr Alun Lenny commented: “The building as it currently stands is not needed for further use by the County Council and has been empty for some time. I welcome the Cabinet’s decision to approve the transfer of this asset to Newcastle Emlyn Town Council. The funding will ensure that the building is being used for the benefit of the town’s residents.
“This decision is in line with Carmarthenshire County Council’s Wellbeing Objectives: Enabling our communities and environment to be healthy, safe, and prosperous (Prosperous Communities).”
Crime
Teenagers fled from Pembroke RFC after setting spectators stand on fire
ON MONDAY (may 16) between the hours of 16:25 and 17:00, the spectators stand of Pembroke Rugby Football Club was deliberately set on fire, police have said.
Two males, aged between 17-19, fled from the club grounds immediately after the smoke plumes were noticed.
Both males were on dark framed push bikes and wearing dark coloured hooded jumpers.
Officers are asking if anyone who has any information or has witnessed anyone acting suspiciously in the area around these times, is asked to contact police either online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908.
Quote reference: 24000446140
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.
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