Parliament

Jurisdiction Of European Court Of Justice Will Apply In Precisely The Same Way Now As It Will During The Transition Period

19 Dec 2017

As the Prime Minister returned to the House to update us on her meeting with the European Council I asked her about the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice. The Prime Minister confirmed what we already knew, that transition would mean everything staying the same, only without us having…

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Steel Sector Deal Debate

19 Dec 2017

I secured a debate in Westminster Hall on a steel sector deal. In the debate I argued that we need the government to approve the steel sector deal & radically reshape the energy market, but they have done nothing. This is about defending our communities & building a successful industrial strategy,…

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Parliament To Take Back Control With A Meaningful Vote On The Brexit Deal

14 Dec 2017

On the night the Government lost a vote on Brexit in the House, I spoke in favour of the amendment tabled by Dominic Grieve MP. It is vital that Parliament has meaningful vote on the final Brexit deal and the opportunity to send the government back to secure a better…

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Without UK Institutions To Take On The Job Of EU Agencies, We Will See Fundamental Rights, Protections And Regulations Being Removed By The Back Door Having Been Rendered Unenforceable.

13 Dec 2017

I tabled an amendment to the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill to stop vital rights, freedoms and protections vanishing by the backdoor. I spoke about the amendment and that unless we have UK bodies to carry out the function of existing EU bodies, we’ll see rights, freedoms and protections disappear by…

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Financial Settlement Is Contingent Only On The Withdrawal Agreement And The Transitional Arrangements, Not On The Future Partnership

12 Dec 2017

The Prime Minister returned to the House of Commons to update the House on the agreement she reached with the EU in the Brexit negotiations. I asked her about the financial settlement: Stephen Kinnock: The Prime Minister has repeatedly claimed today that the financial settlement is subject to the conclusion…

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Aberavon Has Certainly Been A Victim Of This Arbitrary And Poorly Designed Gerrymander

01 Dec 2017

My colleague Afzal Khan’s Constituency Boundary Bill was debated in the House. It sought to keep the number of MPs at 650 and allows a 7.5% variation in electorate of any constituency instead of the current 5% variation. I spoke in the debate in favour of the Bill and about…

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Brexit Minister Should Withdraw Remark And Apologise For Misleading Comments

28 Nov 2017

Today Labour dragged the Government to the Commons to answer Urgent Questions on why they had only released redacted copies of the Brexit impact reports. The reports need to be published in their entirety, as Parliament’s motion instructed that they should be. During Urgent Questions I called on the Brexit Minister…

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Effect Of Loneliness On Local Communities

16 Nov 2017

My colleague Rachel Reeves MP secured a debate on the effect of loneliness on local communities. In the debate I spoke about the power of the Great Get Together and the incredible way it brought communities together, helping to tackle loneliness and uniting communities. Stephen Kinnock: I pay tribute to my hon. Friend…

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We Need To Ensure We Anchor The Rights Of Our Workforce In The Bill

16 Nov 2017

I spoke in the debate on the EU Withdrawal Bill about the need to amend the Bill to enshrine workplace rights and give Parliament say on EEA membership. EEA and EFTA would give unfettered single market access, opportunity to reform free movement, no European Court of Justice jurisdiction & ability…

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Can The Government Confirm Once And For All That The Transition Deal Is On The Basis Of ECJ Jurisdiction?

15 Nov 2017

As the EU Withdrawal Bill made its way through Parliament I intervened in the debate to call on the Government to confirm, once and for all, that the transition deal is on the basis of the European Court of Justice jurisdiction. Stephen Kinnock: The hon. Gentleman rightly points out that a…

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Brexit Secretary And His Party Still Don’t Seem To Realise What A Transition Deal Will Actually Mean

14 Nov 2017

On the day that the Brexit Secretary announced that Parliament would have a meaningful vote on Brexit, I questioned him on whether he and his Party realise what a transition deal will actually mean. Stephen Kinnock: I am sure that the Secretary of State will wish to join me in congratulating…

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EEA Brexit Is Only Way To Reunite Britain

07 Nov 2017

I secured a Backbench Business Debate in the House of Commons on British membership of the European Economic Area (EEA). In the debate I argued that an EEA-based Brexit is the one Brexit that could reunite our divided country: it is a Brexit that provides the basis for avoiding a…

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Government Need Proper Contingency Measures To Defend Steel Industry From Harm

07 Nov 2017

Today in the House I asked the Government what they are doing to defend the steel industry from harm following changes to the EU Emissions Trading System Register. Without UK government action the steel industry could face millions of pounds of additional costs. Stephen Kinnock: Imminent changes to the operation…

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Islamophobia Awareness Month Speech

03 Nov 2017

My speech at the Islamophobia Awareness Month launch: Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s my pleasure to welcome you to Parliament for this event to mark the launch of Islamophobia Awareness Month. I’d like to thank Sufyan for all his hard work and dedication in making this evening possible, and to congratulate…

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Exiting The EU Sectoral Impact Assessments

02 Nov 2017

A motion was put to the House calling for the Government to release the Brexit sectoral impact assessments. I spoke in favour of the motion, as without this information it is impossible for Parliament to do its job: hold the Government to account. You can read my contribution below. I…

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Jurisdiction Of European Court Of Justice Will Apply In Precisely The Same Way Now As It Will During The Transition Period

Steel Sector Deal Debate

Parliament To Take Back Control With A Meaningful Vote On The Brexit Deal

Without UK Institutions To Take On The Job Of EU Agencies, We Will See Fundamental Rights, Protections And Regulations Being Removed By The Back Door Having Been Rendered Unenforceable.

Financial Settlement Is Contingent Only On The Withdrawal Agreement And The Transitional Arrangements, Not On The Future Partnership

Letter to David Davis – EU Agencies

Exiting EU Committee Armagh Session

City Of Culture 2021: Swansea

Effect of Israeli Demolitions On Palestinian Communities And The Peace Process

Brexit Impact Assessment Papers

Public Sector Pay

Aberavon Has Certainly Been A Victim Of This Arbitrary And Poorly Designed Gerrymander

Brexit Minister Should Withdraw Remark And Apologise For Misleading Comments

Effect Of Loneliness On Local Communities

We Need To Ensure We Anchor The Rights Of Our Workforce In The Bill

Can The Government Confirm Once And For All That The Transition Deal Is On The Basis Of ECJ Jurisdiction?

Brexit Secretary And His Party Still Don’t Seem To Realise What A Transition Deal Will Actually Mean

EEA Brexit Is Only Way To Reunite Britain

Government Need Proper Contingency Measures To Defend Steel Industry From Harm

Islamophobia Awareness Month Speech

Exiting The EU Sectoral Impact Assessments