Parliament - Stephen Kinnock - Labour MP for Aberavon

Homes for Ukraine: Visa Application Centres

Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) (Lab) Ukraine is on the frontline of the fight for the values that we in Britain hold dear: democracy, liberty and self-determination. It has therefore been truly inspiring to see 200,000 British households willing to open their doors to Ukrainians—largely women and children—who are fleeing Putin’s barbaric…

Ukraine Update

Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) (Lab) The Secretary of State will have seen the recent Defence Committee report that was very critical of the Government’s decision to deploy the Royal Navy in basically taking over Border Force and dealing with the small boats issue. It defined that policy as “ill-defined” and “prematurely…

Illegal Immigration

Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) (Lab) The deeply misjudged Nationality and Borders Bill and the Rwanda offloading plan will not only make cracking down on criminal people traffickers much more difficult, but make the cost to the British taxpayer criminally expensive. The British people deserve to know how their taxes are being…

Nationality and Borders Bill

Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) (Lab) Our country deserves an asylum system that offers the public confidence that the Government are in control of it, that is fair and consistent, and that is based on showing compassion to those who are fleeing for their lives. The legislation before us today fails…

Easter Recess: Government Update

Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) (Lab) The Prime Minister’s case for his defence seems to be based on it being impossible for him to resign because of the Ukraine war, but his entire parliamentary party, from where his replacement would be drawn, is united around the Government position on Ukraine, and of…

Meeting humanitarian aid charity Goods For Goods

It was a pleasure to meet Rosalind Bluestone, the founder of humanitarian aid charity Goods for Good and talk about some of the meaningful work they’ve done in the community and to support Ukraine. Goods For Goods support vulnerable people in need across the UK and the world to receive…

Financial statement – Support for the steel industry

Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) (Lab) In his reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield South East (Mr Betts) on steel, the Chancellor talked a lot about the steel compensation that has been paid. While that is, of course, welcome, the fact is that British steelmakers are still paying…

Nationality and Borders Bill

Stephen Kinnock May I associate myself with the Minister’s comments about PC Keith Palmer, who died in the line of duty and whose tragic passing this House will never forget? The Bill has been introduced against the backdrop of an asylum and immigration system that is simply not fit…

Refugees from Ukraine

Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) (Lab) There are turning points in history when the constant struggle between freedom and tyranny comes down to one fight in one place. In 1940, that fight took place in the skies above Britain. Today, 82 years later, it is taking place in the forests, fields…

Ukrainian refugees at Westminster Hall

As I said to Mr Speaker the other day, I have been having that since I was 13 years old. You are not the first, Mr Gray, and I am sure you will not be the last. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, and I thank the…

Immigration Policy

I have had that since I was 13 years old, Mr Speaker. You are not the first, and I am sure you will not be the last. The Opposition support the call of the Welsh and Scottish Governments for the UK Government to offer sanctuary to Ukrainians who are fleeing…

Countering Russian Aggression and Tackling Illicit Finance

I start by declaring an interest as I lived and worked in Russia from 2005 to 2008 as director of the British Council in St Petersburg. I have great respect and affection for the Russian people. The tragedy, of course, is that for centuries, with the exception of a brief…

Backbench Business Debate: Taiwan

I gave a speech at the UK-Taiwan Friendship and Co-operation Debate in the House of Commons. In the speech, I highlighted that Taiwan is a beacon of liberal democracy – and therefore a critical ally of Britain – but it is also a leader in health and technology and can…

Shadow Minister for Immigration

Following the tragic passing of my dear colleague Jack Dromey MP – a giant of Labour politics – I was asked to step into Jack’s shoes as Shadow Minister for Immigration. Big boots to fill, but I look forward to working with Yvette Cooper MP and the Shadow Home Office…

TOEIC English Language Tests

I thank my right hon. Friend the Member for East Ham (Stephen Timms) for securing this urgent question. I must also say that I look forward to working constructively with the Minister, but I can assure him that we will robustly hold him to account as well. We know there…

Cost of Living and Food Insecurity Debate

I questioned the Minister of State for the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Conservative MP Victoria Prentis, on the rising cost of living. I cited research from the House of Commons Library that show in Aberavon, electricity and gas prices are up by £741 a year, the petrol…

Strength of the Union

The Leader of the House recently described the leader of the Scottish Conservatives as “a lightweight figure”. Does the Secretary of State believe that that comment helped to strengthen the Union?

Lunar New Year Celebration of East & South East Asians for Labour

I attended the Lunar New Year Celebration of East & South East Asians for Labour which included a brilliant Elvis tribute. Our East & South East Asian community contribute a huge amount to our society, economy and culture.

Levelling-up Debate

Today, I questioned the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, on the Shared Prosperity Fund funding for the poorest parts of the country in response to the Levellingup White Paper. The 2019 Tory manifesto promised not a single penny would be lost in the transition…

Russia: Sanctions

Six months ago, the Government said that they were finalising their report into how more than 700 Russian millionaires were fast-tracked for British residency via their so-called golden visa scheme. Can the Foreign Secretary tell the House when that long-overdue report will be published? Does she agree that the reason…

Ukraine Sanctions

Stephen Kinnock The Government’s position is that sanctions will be deployed against Russia if there is an incursion, but would the Government consider deploying some sanctions now, as a clear signal to Russia, and saying that if President Putin stands down his troops and withdraws his forces, further sanctions…

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