Oct 17, 2019 | General News, Work & Pensions
Yesterday, Kevan showed his support for the WASPI campaign at a Parliamentary Reception. WASPI represents women born in the early 1950s who expected to draw their state pension aged 60 but are now concerned they will have to wait until …
Aug 1, 2019 | Housing, Work & Pensions
Kevan met with representatives from Karbon Homes to discuss the impact of Universal Credit (UC) on their tenants.
Karbon Homes highlighted some disturbing statistics that illustrate the impact of the rollout of Universal Credit on tenants in North Durham and …
Feb 13, 2018 | Work & Pensions
On 31 January Kevan spoke in a Westminster Hall debate on Personal Independence Payments, saying that the system does not treat people fairly.
Kevan spoke of constituents who had been to his advice surgeries after being refused PIP.
During his …
Jan 16, 2018 | Work & Pensions
On 15 January Kevan asked Ministers what action they were taking to support subcontractors affected by the construction giant’s demise.
Kevan said:
“Carillion is notorious in the subcontracting industry as a company that pays its bills very late—over 90 days …
Oct 19, 2017 | Work & Pensions
Kevan supported a motion in Parliament calling on the Government to halt the rollout of Universal Credit which is due to begin in Stanley in December and Chester-le-Street in March.…
Oct 19, 2017 | Work & Pensions
Kevan met with BAE Systems Trade Union convenors to discuss the National Shipbuilding Strategy. He is pictured with Duncan McPhee (Naval Ships) and Phil Rudd (Maritime Services).…