News from Parliament - Jo Stevens MP

Air Strikes in Syria – Vote – 30 Nov 2015

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to contact me with their views about the Government’s proposal to carry out air strikes in Syria and the likely vote in parliament. We have all been horrified by the massacres in Paris, Beirut, Tunisia and elsewhere and are united in…

RNIB Parliamentary event – 26 Nov 2015

This week, I supported a campaign by sight loss charity the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) to ensure that everyone diagnosed with sight loss receives practical and emotional support to come to terms with their diagnosis. I attended a Parliamentary reception hosted by The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB),…

I’m supporting EDM 676; Calling for more British Women to be included on the new British Passport. – 11 Nov 2015

On Monday 9th November I sponsored EDM 676 which recognises the great contribution of women to British national culture, and suggests that any or all of these women are worthy of inclusion on the new British Passport. The EDM came to fruition after the UK Passport Office released the new design of the British…

Call for debate on the legislation of BB guns and Imitation Firearms – 19 Nov 2015

On Thursday 19th November, I asked Leader of the House of Commons Chris Grayling MP for a debate on the current law governing the possession and sale of imitation weapons. My question came about after a case in the Cardiff Youth Court where two 14 year olds were given custodial sentences…

Policing Minister fails to answer my question on funding for South Wales Police – 10 Nov 2015

On Monday 9th November I had the opportunity to quiz Policing Minister Mike Penning on the Home Office’s failures in calculating police funding for South Wales. It was important to question the Minister on this matter as it was revealed on Friday that the Home Office’s proposed new funding formula…

Congratulations to Cardiff University winning Living Wage 2015 Award for Wales – 5 Nov 2015

As a long time Living Wage campaigner I was proud to congratulate Cardiff University in Parliament today on their Living Wage Champion Award, the only university in the UK to receive this recognition. I also took the opportunity to ask Chris Grayling, Leader of the House, to advise the Chancellor…

David Cameron refuses to answer my question at PMQs – 21 Oct 2015

I was drawn out of the ballot for Prime Ministers Questions today for the first time. I asked the Prime Minister about the UK’s increased use of food banks since 2010, and if he knew how many more families would now be reliant on food banks as a result of…

Albany Primary’s World War 1 Exhibition – 19 Oct 2015

During the 1st World War, Albany Primary School was used as a military hospital. Following a similar project last year, the year six pupils at the school created an exhibition for Made in Roath to share the school’s history with the local community. I was lucky enough to have a preview…

Visit to STAR and Launch of Cardiff Eritrea Society – 15 Oct 2015

Last week I joined Cardiff Student Action for Refugees (STAR) at their weekly drop-in session in Adamsdown. STAR is a student-run society at Cardiff University which brings together refugees, asylum seekers and students on a weekly basis. They focus on building friendships and breaking down the barriers which divide communities.  I…

Assisted Dying (No.2) Private Members’ Bill – 24 Sept 2015

I received a very large amount of correspondence from constituents about the Assisted Dying (No. 2) Private Members’ Bill and I wanted to take time to consider all the correspondence properly, together with all of the issues that it raises, before reaching an informed conclusion about the Bill, which was debated…

Trade Union Bill – 10 Sept 2015

This despicable Trade Union Bill must be opposed by all who value freedom The Tories’ Trade Union Bill is illegal, illiterate and illiberal. Illegal because it breaches the UK’s international legal obligations. Illiterate because it is incoherent, inconsistent, bureaucratic and nonsensical. And illiberal because it requires government officials to snoop into union affairs, seize documents and impose fines…

Interview with Made in Cardiff TV – 7 Sept 2015

Last week I was interviewed by Tim Harley for Made in Cardiff TV’s programme One to One. You can watch the interview back here.  Part 1: Part 2: [http://www.madeincardiff.tv/player/?video_uuid=wpggt7mi&categoryId=70421]

Tory Budget Leaves Working People in Cardiff Central Worse Off – 13 July 2015

George Osborne thinks he can fool the British public, but this week’s Budget uncovered the reality that the Conservative party is not, as he claims, the party of the working people. This was a Budget from a politician wanting to grab headlines rather than putting Britain first. The priority should…

Supporting Royal Mail’s Dog Awareness Week – 3 July 2015

This week I have supported Royal Mail’s Dog Awareness Week. There were three dog attacks recorded across Cardiff Central from April 2014 to April 2015. Dog attacks on postal workers – and on politicians and activists delivering leaflets – are an ongoing issue. Royal Mail has published new figures this…

United Nations Public Service Day – 23 June 2015

Today is United Nations Public Service Day. This is an international celebration of people who work in public services across the world. In Cardiff, tens of thousands of people work in the public sector, day in day out, keeping our city running. I want to thank them all today for the…

Celebrating the Work of Citizens Advice in Cardiff – 16 June 2015

I had the opportunity today in Parliament to thank staff and volunteers of Cardiff Citizens Advice for providing people in Cardiff with the advice and support they need to solve their problems. At an event in parliament on Tuesday 16 June 2015 I met people from across the Citizens Advice…

Jo Stevens MP is sworn in – 9 June 2015

Jo Stevens was sworn in as an MP on Wednesday 20th May 2015. https://youtu.be/5h3K78OQ2dQ

First Speech in the House of Commons – 6 June 2015

I made my first speech in the House of Commons today. I paid tribute to my predecessors, and shared some of the things that make Cardiff Central great.  You can watch the speech on Parliament TV here.     Full speech text: I thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for the opportunity…

First Advice Surgery – Friday 15th May – 12 May 2015

I will be holding my first advice surgery on Friday 15th May from 5pm – 7pm. This is an opportunity for any constituents to drop in to raise issues or questions. The surgery will be held at my interim office, 116 Albany Road, Cardiff, CF24 3RU. No appointment is needed. …

Interview for Heart Wales News – 9 May 2015

I spoke briefly to Heart Wales News about being elected as an MP and how I’ll be an accessible and effective representative for the people of Cardiff Central. You can listen to the clip here. I was also pleased to appear on both BBC Wales Today and BBC Radio Wales’…

Jo Stevens Elected as MP for Cardiff Central – 8 May 2015

I am thrilled, honoured and very grateful to the people of Cardiff Central who have elected me to serve as their Labour MP. We worked really hard in Cardiff Central, with a huge team speaking to voters and knocking doors right across the constituency up until polls closed on Thursday. …

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