Welfare Benefit Changes

15 Oct 2015

In the political to-ing and fro-ing that surrounds the decisions taken in this place, the consequences for innocent children are all too often shunted down the list of priorities. I agree with the numerous calls from children’s charities for us to start to put children at the centre of our…

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Redcar Coke Ovens

14 Oct 2015

Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) (Lab): The Back-Bench debate secured by my hon. Friend the Member for Redcar (Anna Turley) was held shortly before the trip to China, which took place amid much fanfare. The Minister pledged to go to China and lobby strongly against the massive dumping of Chinese steel in…

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Make The Business Case For Wage Restraint

02 Oct 2015

Speaking at a fringe event I pressed for the need to nudge business towards wage restraint through making the business case for it and how Labour need deeper engagement with the business community. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-34397255#_=_

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There Needs To Be A Radical Restructure Of The Governance Of Our Country

01 Oct 2015

This week I addressed a fringe event at Labour Party conference in Brighton and spoke of the need to address the imbalances in the devolution settlement and called for a federal system. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/neil-kinnocks-son-says-united-6537036 http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/politics/no-scottish-labour-revival-without-a-second-independence-referendum-1.902481

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Parliamentary Private Secretary Appointment

28 Sep 2015

I am honoured to have been appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to Angela Eagle MP, our Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). Please click here for an explanation of the role of a PPS. I am greatly looking forward to using my background in business to help the…

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It is 10 minutes to midnight for the steel industry, the future of this vital foundation industry is hanging by a thread

17 Sep 2015

It is 10 minutes to midnight for the steel industry. The future of this vital foundation industry is hanging by a thread. Steel producers and workers need the full support of the Government, and they need it now. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Redcar (Anna Turley) on…

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Urgent action is now required to help the steel industry to reduce its energy costs

16 Sep 2015

Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) (Lab): The Port Talbot steelworks in my constituency accounts for over 4,000 jobs, but it is facing crippling energy bills. Does the Secretary of State agree that urgent action is now required to help the steel industry to reduce its energy costs? Stephen Crabb: The hon. Gentleman may be…

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Crippling energy bills are crippling the steel industry, and it is time for the Government to act

15 Sep 2015

Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) (Lab): What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Government’s strategic support for industries and sectors. The Minister for Small Business, Industry and Enterprise (Anna Soubry): Through sector councils and meetings with companies across all sectors we will continue to work closely with industry…

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Sustainable Development Goals

10 Sep 2015

I also want to declare that I spent more than a year living and working in Sierra Leone as director of the British Council there and four years at the World Economic Forum, which of course deals with many of the issues we are discussing. Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) (Lab): Thank…

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Parc Slip Is A Health And Safety Ticking Timebomb

09 Sep 2015

Does my hon. Friend agree that the situation has now become a serious health and safety issue? Whatever the questions around who owns what—is it Celtic? Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) (Lab): I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this important debate, and I thank you, Mr Davies, for your chairmanship. Does…

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UN Report On Gaza

23 Jul 2015

Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) (Lab): It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Halifax (Holly Lynch) on securing the debate. The report, much like the issue of Gaza, is about proportionality. Although its conclusions are 60% devoted to what Gaza…

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Hunting Act

22 Jul 2015

In response to several requests from constituents asking me to state my position on the hunting ban, I am please to confirm that I will be voting against the proposed amendment on Wednesday. It is wrong to kill animals for pleasure.

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Severn Bridge Tolls

21 Jul 2015

Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) (Lab): I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing the debate. Does she agree that the policy for the bridges and their tolls is a classic example of a false economy? Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) (Lab): I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing the debate. Does she agree that the…

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Statement On Welfare Reform And Work Bill

21 Jul 2015

My decision to abstain on the Welfare bill was not taken lightly. I had lobbied the leadership very hard to get the reasoned amendment tabled, and I was pleased when they did so. I then abstained as there are significant parts to the bill that we as a party are happy…

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Contaminated Blood Had Awful Emotional And Psychological Impact On Families

20 Jul 2015

Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) (Lab): I rise to speak on behalf of my constituent Tony Farrugia. Mr Farrugia lost his father and two uncles when they contracted AIDS and hepatitis C from contaminated blood. Days after the death of his father, Tony and his twin brother were separated and sent to care…

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Protect Port Business

16 Jul 2015

Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) (Lab): What recent discussions he has had on the proposed EU port services regulation The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Mr Robert Goodwill): I represented the UK at Transport Council when this was discussed last October. I have also met the European Parliament rapporteur, the hon.…

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Business Rates Holiday For Steel Industry

15 Jul 2015

Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) (Lab):  My hon. Friend mentioned business rates. As we know, the lack of investment in machinery and technology is a major reason for the United Kingdom’s productivity crisis. The steelworks at Port Talbot in my constituency invested £185 million in a new blast furnace, which led to…

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Far From Fixing The Roof While The Sun Is Shining, The Chancellor’s Budget Will Send Roof Tiles Flying While The Storm Clouds Gather

14 Jul 2015

The fact is that Britain in 2015 is more unequal, divided and insecure than it has been at any time since 1945. We know that inequality between rich and poor in the United Kingdom has widened in recent years. The Chancellor’s Budget, far from fixing the roof while the sun…

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Aggressive Fundraising Tactics By Charities

09 Jul 2015

Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) (Lab): The Secretary of State will have seen coverage in the Daily Mail and other newspapers about four charities that are supported by her Department that are using aggressive fundraising tactics. No doubt she welcomes the decision by Oxfam to suspend all telephone fundraising in the UK…

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Swingeing Cuts To Welsh Police Force

07 Jul 2015

Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) (Lab): Over the past five years the Welsh police force has seen swingeing cuts, with an average of over 10% being cut from front-line staff across the force. What plans does the right hon. Gentleman have to ensure that Wales continues to have a functioning police force?…

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Community Union Conference

02 Jul 2015

Great plenary panel debate on Britain in EU, at Community Union conference in Glasgow today

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