Yemen Vote

28 Oct 2016

I abstained on the vote on Labour’s motion in the debate on Yemen on October 26th, along with more than 100 of my Labour colleagues, because the motion, as written by the Labour frontbench, was not balanced and, if passed, would have made the humanitarian crisis in Yemen worse. It…

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Overseas Trade: China

26 Oct 2016

My written Parliamentary question to the Secretary of State for International Trade, on raising illegal steel dumping at a meeting with China.   Stephen Kinnock: To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, if he will be part of the UK-China economic and financial dialogue meeting in November 2016; and…

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EU Scrutiny Committee – Liam Fox

26 Oct 2016

Today, I asked Liam Fox MP a question on the difficulties the UK could face when securing a trade deal with EU. A transcript is below along with a video of the question during the session. Stephen Kinnock: In terms of the time and complexity around the CETA deal, do…

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EU Scrutiny Committee – David Jones

26 Oct 2016

Today I questioned David Jones – the Minister of State for Europe on Brexit Negotiations, Market Economy Status for China and the Ports Sector – a transcript is below along with a video where you can watch the session again. Stephen Kinnock: Thank you very much chair, if I may…

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Brexit and EU funding for Wales

25 Oct 2016

I secured a debate in Westminster Hall this morning on the effect of the UK leaving the EU on funding for Wales. My opening remarks are below along with a video of the debate. A full transcript of the proceedings can be found on Hansard here. Stephen Kinnock I beg to…

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Iron and Steel: China

25 Oct 2016

My written Parliamentary question to the Chancellor of the Exchequer on Chinese dumping of Steel. Stephen Kinnock: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the illegal dumping of steel by China will form part of the discussions at the UK-China economic and financial dialogue meeting in November 2016. Simon Kirby: The…

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Prime Minister’s Statement on EU Council

24 Oct 2016

Stephen Kinnock MP The President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, recently issued a statement in which he said that there will be no soft Brexit; there is either a hard Brexit or no Brexit at all.   Given that the Prime Minister was just in Brussels, did she pick…

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Concentrix’s Actions Have Left People Feeling Degraded, Insulted And Demoralised

18 Oct 2016

Today I spoke in the debate on Concentrix and raised the cases of constituents who have been left feeling degraded, insulted and demoralised: It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Nuttall. Since 6 September—just six weeks ago—I have had 11 constituents bring their complaints to me. In…

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Animal Abuse Register

17 Oct 2016

My written Parliamentary question to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on introducing an animal abuse register: Stephen Kinnock: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to introduce an animal abuse register to record the names of people who…

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We Must Find A Path To Brexit That Is Driven By The National Interest

12 Oct 2016

I spoke in the Opposition Day Debate on leaving the EU about the need to secure an exit deal for Britain that works for the country not just to appease warring factions in the Tory party. To achieve that the Prime Minister must have confidence in Parliament to scrutinise the…

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Businesses Need Reassurances Of A Guaranteed Transition Period

11 Oct 2016

My question to the Secretary of State for Exiting the EU on how business will be protected from uncertainty during Brexit process. Stephen Kinnock: The Secretary of State will know that the process for exiting the EU will have two steps: first, the article 50 negotiations, which will be by qualified…

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Expansion Of Heathrow Is The Only Right Answer For The Economy Of Wales

16 Sep 2016

Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon): What assessment he has made of the effect of the result of the EU referendum on the timetable for a decision on Heathrow expansion. The Secretary of State for Transport (Chris Grayling): The Prime Minister will begin the negotiation for Britain’s future relationship with the EU and…

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The Fourth Industrial Revolution Will Be A Defining Period For Our Economy

09 Sep 2016

I join colleagues in thanking the hon. Member for Havant (Mr Mak) and my hon. Friend the Member for Hove (Peter Kyle) for all their work to secure the debate. I declare an interest: for three years, from 2009 and 2012, I worked at the World Economic Forum. The subject of today’s…

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Stephen Kinnock Leads Delegation To Ministry Of Justice To Call For Posthumous Pardon For Dic Penderyn

26 Jul 2016

Aberavon MP, Stephen Kinnock, has led a delegation of campaigners to the Ministry of Justice to deliver a 600 signature strong petition calling for the posthumous pardon for Dic Penderyn. 185 years after Penderyn was sentenced to death for his part in the 1831 Merthyr uprising and the stabbing of…

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Legal costs to separate EU law from domestic law

21 Jul 2016

In Attorney General questions today, I asked about the legal costs of separating EU law from domestic law Stephen Kinnock: What his role is in assessing the steps that will be required to separate EU law from domestic law.     The Attorney General: My role in relation to the…

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I would dearly like to live in a world without nuclear weapons, but we must engage with the world as it is, not how we would like it to be. Deterrence has kept the peace for over 70 years.

18 Jul 2016

Today I spoke in the debate on renewing Trident: I rise to speak in favour of the motion, for the following reasons. First, it is the policy on which I was elected. My Labour colleagues and I were elected on the basis of a manifesto commitment to support the retention…

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Steel is a foundation industry, the beating heart of our communities. Brexit needs to work for the industry and its workforce

13 Jul 2016

Today I spoke in the Westminster Hall on the implications for the UK steel industry of the EU Referendum outcome. I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Cardiff South and Penarth (Stephen Doughty) for securing today’s debate. I also pay tribute to the fantastic workforce of steelworkers…

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Cross-Party Approach Needed To Deal With Brexit

11 Jul 2016

Today I called on the Minister to set up a special parliamentary Committee to bring a cross-party approach to dealing with Brexit. Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon): The referendum has been a deeply divisive process that has divided city against town, community against community and nation against nation. Does the Minister agree that…

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Personal Independence Payment – Citizens Advice

07 Jul 2016

My written Parliamentary question to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the impact the new Personal Independence Payments would have on advice services like Citizens Advice: Stephen Kinnock: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department carried out an assessment prior to the…

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Personal Independence Payment – Appeals And Reviews

07 Jul 2016

My written Parliamentary question to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the review and appeals system for Personal Independence Payments: Stephen Kinnock: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of his Department’s capacity to manage the appeals and review process…

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Employment And Support Allowance – Long-Term And Degenerative Conditions

07 Jul 2016

My written Parliamentary question to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on those on Employment and Support Allowance with long-term and degenerative conditions: Stephen Kinnock: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people are concurrently claiming employment and support allowance and personal independence payments…

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