Time to reconnect with Britain
Standing in the conference hall on Saturday, you couldn’t miss the different reactions to the announcement of the new Labour leader. It was a reflection of the broad church that is the Labour Party.
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September 23, 2015
Concerns about potential fracking sites in Barnsley
Many people have contacted me regarding the recent decision to grant fracking licenses in the Barnsley area. Although the site in question, which covers part of the Dearne Valley, is not in my constituency of Barnsley Central, I am still very concerned about the potential impact on the environment of the local area and the community. I appreciate people taking the time to raise this important matter with me, as it is always very useful to receive information from constituents so that I am best placed to raise their concerns in Parliament.
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September 01, 2015
My vote to oppose the Welfare Reform & Work Bill
This week I voted in the House of Commons to oppose the Welfare Reform & Work Bill. I want to set out the context and the reasons behind my vote – particularly as there has been a lot of misreporting of what is in the Bill and a lack of clarity about parliamentary procedures.
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July 23, 2015
We can’t dodge the hard questions on Britain’s role in Afghanistan - Guardian
On 11 June Dan joined Prince Harry and the Prime Minister at a special commemoration service at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. The service was held in honour of those who served in Afghanistan and their families, and saw the war memorial from Camp Bastion returned to Britain for the first time.
Having served three tours in Afghanistan, Dan has spoken about how we must use this moment both to remember those who lost their lives but also to inform future UK foreign policy. He wrote a reflections on this for The Guardian, which you cna read in full below:
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June 25, 2015
Statement: Erik Scurfield
Dan Jarvis, Labour MP for Barnsley Central, commenting on reports of the death of Konstandinos Erik Scurfield in Syria, said:
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March 04, 2015
It felt like they were a long way from home. My thoughts for Remembrance Sunday.
It’s nearly 4 years since I left the Army and entered Parliament. Over that period I have often thought about those I served alongside who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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November 07, 2014
Raising awareness in Barnsley about spotting early signs of cancer
Cancer Research UK (CRUK) were in Barnsley last week, outside the Asda supermarket, as part of their Cancer Awareness Roadshow. I joined their nurses to help raise awareness about the importance of spotting cancer early.
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October 29, 2014
NatWest must rethink decision to close vital Royston branch
The NatWest bank in Royston provides a vital service to local residents and organisations. That's why I have been campaigning with local residents and councillors to try and reverse the decision to close it.
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October 29, 2014
Statement on Rotherham child abuse report
Statement from Dan Jarvis, Member of Parliament for Barnsley Central:
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August 28, 2014
Celebrities, singers and sportsmen help me support the Barnsley Youth Choir
In July 2014 the 8th World Choir Games takes place in Riga, Latvia. Forty-four talented young people have the opportunity to represent Barnsley Youth Choir, our town and Great Britain at this prestigious event.
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April 08, 2014