Parliament - Stephen Kinnock - Labour MP for Aberafan Maesteg

Steel: Preserving sustainable jobs and growth in Europe

Five committees (Business, Innovation & Skills, Energy & Climate Change, European Scrutiny, Welsh Affairs, and Work & Pensions) grilled Anna Soubry on steel and the impact of a Brexit. Topics included the lesser duty rule, steel exports to Europe, Chinese dumping, state aid, and the pension scheme going into the…

Tata Pension Fund

Today I asked Anna Soubry MP for an update on the Tata Steel pension consultation. Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon): The issue of pensions is very important in the context of not just BHS, but Tata Steel. The consultation finished on 23 June. Will the Minister please update the House on where…

Jo Cox Tribute

Mr Speaker, Jo and I have been friends for over twenty years, and we have had a wonderful 12 months sharing an office since our election last May. Jo used to use my cupboard as her wardrobe, and I will never forget her dashing around in her cycling gear, grabbing her clothes and shouting something over her…

My Friend Jo Cox

Yesterday Jo Cox was murdered doing what she has dedicated her life to: serving the people. Before entering Parliament, Jo fought tirelessly for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged around the world. And in her year in Parliament Jo showed tremendous leadership, standing up for the Syrian people, working across party…

Lobbying – Devolved Administrations

My written Parliamentary question to the Minister for the Cabinet Office on lobbying in devolved administrations: Stephen Kinnock: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department has discussed with the devolved administrations inserting the new anti-lobbying clause into their government grants. Matthew Hancock: Officials in the Cabinet Office Grants…

Duke of York

My written Parliamentary question to the Minister for the Cabinet Office on the incident involving the Duke of York at Windsor Great Park: Stephen Kinnock: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether any Government official or Minister discussed with the Crown Estate its decision not to report the incident…

Turkish Border With Syria

My written Parliamentary question to the Foreign Secretary on Turkey closing its border with Syria: Stephen Kinnock: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 18 May 2016 to Question 37099, if the Government will support a public call on the government of…

Syrian Asylum Seekers Attacked In Turkey

My written Parliamentary question to the Foreign Secretary on attacks on Syrian asylum seekers in Turkey: Stephen Kinnock: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 18 May 2016 to Question 37099, if the Government will support an independent investigation into allegations of…

Benefits of EU Membership – Opposition Day Debate

It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Aldridge-Brownhills (Wendy Morton). I congratulate her on making absolutely the right choice about the referendum. It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Aldridge-Brownhills (Wendy Morton). I congratulate her on making absolutely the right choice about the referendum.…

Prime Minister’s Questions

Today, I asked a question to the Prime Minister during Prime Minister’s Questions. Today, I asked a question to the Prime Minister during Prime Minister’s Questions. Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) (Lab): Q13. Does the Prime Minister agree that a vote to leave on 23 June would be a hammer blow for…

Land Registry Privatisation

My written Parliamentary question to the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills on the privatisation of the Land Registry: Stephen Kinnock: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, whether account is being taken in the proposed sale of the Land Registry of whether interested bidders…

Tax Havens

My written Parliamentary question to the Chancellor on steps being taken to prevent companies based in tax havens from purchasing assets during privatisation: Stephen Kinnock: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will introduce measures to prevent companies based in tax havens from purchasing assets during privatisations. David…

Steel Question

Today I asked a question relating to the Tata pension scheme during the statement on Steel by Sajid Javid. Stephen Kinnock: There has been some speculation in the media that Tata steel may in fact decide to retain the business, could the SoS explain if that were to come, what…

Queen’s Speech Debate

I spoke during the Queen’s Speech debate this afternoon in the House of Commons It is a pleasure to follow my neighbour, my hon. Friend the Member for Neath (Christina Rees). The Prime Minister declared this to be a one nation Queen’s Speech for a one nation Government. He said…

High cost credit in Wales

I launched new research by The Young Foundation in parliament today “Credit where credit’s due? Understanding experiences of high cost credit in Wales” This is a vitally important report, drawing attention to a serious and growing challenge. In recent years there has been a welcome focus on pay-day lenders, but, as this report shows,…

Wales Questions

I raised steel and the concerns around the Tata pension scheme in the chamber today during Wales Questions. Stephen Kinnock 2.What steps the Government are taking to support the steel industry in Wales The Secretary of State for Wales (Alun Cairns) With your permission, Mr Speaker, may I pay…

Syrian Asylum Seekers In Turkey

My written Parliamentary question to the Foreign Secretary on Syrian asylum seekers in Turkey: Stephen Kinnock: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of recent reports that Turkish border guards have shot and killed Syrians crossing the border to seek asylum in…

Turkey And Syrian Asylum Seekers

My written Parliamentary question to the Foreign Secretary on Turkey and Syrian asylum seekers: Stephen Kinnock: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make representations to his Turkish counterpart to (a) re-open Turkey’s borders to Syrian asylum seekers and (b) conduct independent investigations on…

Land Registry Consultation

My response to the consultation on moving Land Registry operation to the private sector.

Steel Debate – Westminster Hall

Watch the full debate here I want to start by thanking you, Madam Chair for granting today’s debate and congratulate the Hon member for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland for securing this debate. There are many familiar faces in here, Madam Chair, and that is no surprise as Labour members…

The Labour Party & Business: Partners For A New Kind Of Growth

I hosted the relaunch of Labour Business in the House of Commons. The group will be key to building a partnership for a new kind of growth. Labour’s pro-business credentials took a serious hit in the 2015 General Election when the party was perceived as ‘anti-business’. To win again we…

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