Reacting to the news that the Blackwood branch of Santander is to close in June, Peredur Owen Griffiths, Plaid Cymru Senedd Member for South Wales East, said: “This is disappointing news for the town and the surrounding area. Having worked in retail banking for much of my adult life, I know how important bank branches are to a community.

A Plaid Cymru has expressed his sympathy at all the homes and business owners affected by flooding over the weekend.

A Plaid Cymru MS has called on the Labour Government to intervene to save 100 jobs in the Blackwood area.