Working Hard for North Durham

Updated Statement on Vaccines
The roll-out of the Covid vaccine continues to cause great concern to many of my constituents. NHS staff at all levels, including in our local GP surgeries, are working tirelessly to protect our most vulnerable residents. It is great news for example that teams have...

Kevan calls on Government to be realistic and honest about the rollout of the vaccine
Kevan Jones, Member of Parliament for North Durham has written to the Minister for Vaccine Development to raise concerns about the vaccine rollout. A copy of Kevan's letter is available below.

Kevan calls for Cancellation of Exams
Kevan Jones, Member of Parliament for North Durham, has written to the Secretary of State for Education to raise concerns about the Government’s failure to plan ahead for schools reopening and testing. He has also called for the cancellation of exams this Summer. A...

Statement: European Union (Future Relationship) Bill
Statement: European Union (Future Relationship) Bill I will be voting today in favour of implementing the Treaty that has been agreed with the European Union. As many of you know, I campaigned to remain in the European Union. However, I have been very clear over the...

Kevan’s Statement on Tier 3 Restrictions Vote
Kevan has released a statement on the vote in Parliament this afternoon on the new restrictions that the Government have put forward for when the lockdown ends on 2 December. Kevan's statement is available below: Later today, Parliament will vote on the Government’s...

The Government needs to sort out its shambolic testing system rather than placing the North East in Tier 3
Kevan Jones, Member of Parliament for North Durham has today responded to the Government's announcement that the North East will be placed in Tier 3 once the lockdown ends next week. Kevan's full statement is available below. Yesterday the Government announced...

Kevan calls for more support for Schools
Kevan Jones, Member of Parliament for North Durham has written to the Secretary of State for Education to raise concerns about the Government's failure to plan ahead for next year's exams and to ask them to look at prioritising rapid testing for pupils, teachers and...

Business Support Grants Update
Kevan has received an update from Durham County Council on the latest support available to businesses. The update is available below: I am writing to provide an overview the new Business Support Grants available to businesses impacted by local and national...

Young people work with Kevan to mark Parliament Week
Parliament Week is marked every year, but has been very different in 2020. Young people across the constituency sent Kevan questions on issues as diverse as mental health, education and Christmas pantomimes! The video is available below.

Kevan questions changes to Wedding restrictions
Kevan Jones MP has written today to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities & Local Government to raise concerns about the Government's recent changes to wedding restrictions. A copy of Kevan's letter is available below: