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Kevan calls for more support for kinship carers

Kevan calls for more support for kinship carers

Kevan Jones MP has called for more support for "hero" kinship carers, speaking in a Westminster Hall debate on 6 March. Members from across the House of Commons joined the debate on the national kinship care strategy, which was secured by Labour MP Alistair Strathern....

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Kevan responds to the Spring Budget

Kevan responds to the Spring Budget

The Chancellor delivered his Spring Budget today (6 March) in what is likely to be the final budget before the next General Election. This is a disappointing budget that underlines the last 14 years. Even after the measures announced, households will still be £870...

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Parliamentary Update: January 2024

Parliamentary Update: January 2024

Kevan's latest Parliamentary update is available here: Parliamentary Update - January 2024   Post Office Scandal I have been campaigning for justice for sub-postmasters affected by the Post Office Horizon scandal for over ten years. I was pleased to see the...

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Kevan responds to Post Office scandal developments

Kevan responds to Post Office scandal developments

I welcome the announcement that all Post Office Horizon convictions will be overturned. This is long overdue and the right thing to do. I was also pleased to get confirmation from the Minister that the families of those who have died, whose convictions are overturned,...

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Happy New Year from Kevan Jones MP

Happy New Year from Kevan Jones MP

I would like to wish all my constituents in North Durham a very happy 2024. I know 2023 has been hard for many, with the ongoing cost of living crisis affecting not only people’s finances but their health too. It has been a privilege to meet with so many of you over...

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Emergency Contacts over the Christmas Period

Emergency Contacts over the Christmas Period

For emergency support over the Christmas period, please see the following list:  General Contacts Emergency Services – 999 Police Non-emergency – 101 – www.durham.police.uk NHS Direct – 111 – www.nhs.uk Durham County Council – including housing advice and Council Tax...

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Parliamentary Update: January 2024

Parliamentary Update: December 2023

Kevan's latest Parliamentary update is available here: Parliamentary Update - December 2023   NATO PA visit to Washington D.C. At the start of the month I visited Washington D.C. in my role as a Vice President of NATO Parliamentary Assembly. Over 100 members of...

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Parliamentary Update: January 2024

Parliamentary Update: November 2023

Kevan's latest Parliamentary update is available here: Parliamentary Update - November 2023 King’s Speech On 7 November the King opened Parliament for a new session and delivered a speech outlining the Government’s programme for the year ahead. The Government’s...

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Kevan responds to the Autumn Statement

Kevan responds to the Autumn Statement

On Monday (27 November), I responded to the Government's Autumn Statement in the House of Commons. After 13 years of economic failure, working people are worse off. Prices are still rising in the shops, energy bills are up and mortgage payments are higher after the...

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Statement: Events in Israel and Gaza, 15 November 2023

Statement: Events in Israel and Gaza, 15 November 2023

The barbaric terror attacks committed by Hamas on 7 October shocked us all. The murder and kidnapping of innocent men, women and children – subjected to most horrific acts – deserves nothing but unequivocal condemnation. As I have said from the outset, Israel – like...

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