Parliament - Stephen Kinnock - Labour MP for Aberavon

World Refugee Day Roundtable

Yesterday on World Refugee Day I was delighted to join this Initiatives of Change United Kingdom roundtable with Mike Kane to discuss Labour’s plans for a fair and well-managed asylum system – a world apart from the chaos we have today.

Barnardo’s Journeys of Hope Event

I met with young people who have come to the UK to seek sanctuary and have been working with Barnardo’s to support others in a similar position. The Journeys of Hope project will produce a comic book to offer advice to young refugees help tackle challenges they face upon arrival.…

Macmillan Cancer Support Fundraiser

I took a break from political battles last week to take part in a more light-hearted contest to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. The 35th annual Macmillan Tug of War saw MPs battle it out against Peers from the House of Lords on the 6th June in the grounds…

Carers Week Drop In with Carers UK

This week I attended the Carers Week parliamentary event to meet with Carers UK and other charities involved. I spoke with carers about the challenges they are facing and the support they need. I will continue to champion carers in Parliament and in Aberavon.

The Great Get Together

The Great Get Together is a yearly community celebration held over the weekend next to Jo’s birthday to bring to life her ‘more in common’ message. This year, the Great Get Together will be 23rd-25th June, and events will be held across the country over this period.

Asking the Secretary of State for Wales to Support Welsh Steel

In Welsh oral questions I asked the Secretary of State for Wales what steps he is taking to support the steel industry. See the exchange above.

Dementia Action Week Drop In with Alzheimer’s Society

I was very happy to go along to the Dementia Action Week drop in recently, on behalf of several constituents. There are around 42,000 people in Wales living with dementia, and this figure is expected to rise as life expectancy increases. Research is essential to allow us to better understand…

Asking the Prime Minister to Support Welsh Steel

I asked the Prime Minister what steps he is taking to support the UK steel industry. Watch my full question above.

Progressive Britain Conference

On Saturday I was invited to speak at the Progressive Britain conference, where I set out: ❌ Why Labour’s values tell us we must stop the dangerous Channel Crossings. ❌ Why Sunak’s Bigger Backlog Bill will make this harder. ✅ Labour’s 5pt plan to fix the broken Tory asylum system.

Diabetes UK Drop In

More than 5 million people in the UK are living with diabetes. I joined Diabetes UK on Wednesday to find out how we can make sure everyone has the support they need to live well with the condition

Illegal Migration Bill – Report Stage

I continued my work as Shadow Immigration Minister on holding the UK Government to account and representing Labour during the Illegal Migration Bill report stage. You can see my full intervention above.

The Persecution of Vladimir Kara-Murza

I am honoured to call Vladimir Kara-Murza my friend, he is the bravest man I know. I reminded the Minister that he is a British citizen. Why is it that the UK government has failed to sanction the 29 officials who persecuted him whilst the US, Canada and Latvia have acted decisively?

Labour’s £3 billion Green Steel Fund

Myself and my colleague Ruth Jones made the point to the Government that a vibrant and competitive steel industry has to be at the heart of any growth strategy, and that the UK Government’s continued dithering and delay when it comes to stepping up and showing the Welsh steel industry the support that…

Hong Kong Summit

Hong Kongers are on the frontline of the fight for democracy, and Britain has been right to fulfil our moral & legal obligations to BNOs. I spoke at the Hong Kong Summit about fixing issues with the BNO scheme. Hong Kong needs the free world, & the free world needs…

Questioning Secretary of State on Steel Industry

Yesterday, I asked Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch to clarify her remarks that a UK steel industry is “not a given”. Minister Nusrat Ghani claimed the comments were ‘misrepresented’! Proof will be in the pudding, with steel industries globally needing billions of pounds in government support for a green transition.

Labour Friends of Taiwan

I was delighted to attend the launch of Labour Friends of Taiwan. It is critical that we build stronger ties between Britain and Taiwan, and this new group with help to do so.

Questioning the Minister on Silicone Valley Bank

I questioned the Economic Secretary to the Treasury on Silicone Valley Bank. My question: “The Minister said that SVB UK was a subsidiary of the American bank, but in this country a separate banking licence was given to SVB UK. May I therefore push him on the risk assessment around…

The UK’s Relationship with China

I questioned the Foreign Minister on the UK’s relationship with China. “Building on the question asked by the right hon. Member for Chingford and Woodford Green, does the Foreign Secretary agree that we need an in-depth strategic audit of every aspect of our country’s relationship with China, from defence to…

Firearms Bill

I spoke during the debate around the Firearms Bill, see my full speech above. I congratulate the hon. Member for West Bromwich West on this important Bill and thank the hon. Member for Clwyd South for presenting it and speaking on his behalf so eloquently. It is frequently said that…

Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill

I spoke in the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill debate about tractor and equipment theft and how damaging it is to our farmers. “It is not every day that we get the chance to debate an issue that commands such a high degree of consensus among Members of the House. I…

Saint David’s Day Welsh Affairs Debate

Today I spoke in the Saint David’s Day Welsh Affairs debate. You can view the full speech below or watch above.

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