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
Huffington Post article: Addressing a Casualisation of Violence - Youth Justice
The government's recent announcement on young people in the justice system has led to debate about not just how young offenders can be prevented from reoffending but how young people can be prevented from offending in the first place.
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February 05, 2014
2014, Labour's year of...commemoration
As we focus our attention upon the centenary commemorations for the first world war next year, there are those who are already saying we should seek to answer the fundamental question of why Britain went to war in the first instance.
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January 10, 2014