This is what I do on a Friday in the Barnsley Central constituency...
Friday 5th July was a typical day for me spent in the constituency; meeting and listening to the views of my constituents. I consider my time in Barnsley to be vital for meeting with the public and listening to what they’ve got to say; I believe I couldn’t do my job of effectively representing my constituents in Parliament without this contact. Given that there was some interest about where MPs were on Friday 5th July, I thought it might be useful if I kept a diary about what I did on this particular day, so that people have an idea about what I do on a typical constituency day. Here it is.
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July 08, 2013
Let's Nurture the Talent in our Region
For me, the best part of being an MP is the opportunity to meet with young people and talk to them about their aspirations for the future.
We have some outstanding young talent in the region and in my constituency of Barnsley Central, but too often we hear the aspiration and ambition of these people being talked down.
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June 04, 2013
Jarvis: The Government must act to save our Libraries
Dan Jarvis MP, Shadow Culture Minister, has today called for a message to be sent to the Government demanding that they act to save Britain’s libraries.
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May 23, 2013
Plain Cigarette Packaging
Protecting the health of young people, reducing preventable deaths and increasing the overall health of the population in Britain are three important goals.
However, the absence of a bill introducing plain packaging for cigarettes in the Queen’s speech undermines the Government’s commitment to these goals.
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May 14, 2013
Jarvis Questions Government over Lack of Plain Cigarette Packaging Legislation
Dan Jarvis MP has questioned the Government concerning their failure to outline plans in the Queen’s speech to introduce the plain packaging of cigarettes.
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May 14, 2013
Standing up for Barnsley Central: A message to my constituents
Being the MP for Barnsley Central has taught me one thing above all else—that Barnsley is a proud town; with proud people and a strong sense of community.
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May 07, 2013
A Marathon Thank You
Thank you to everyone who has sponsored me.
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April 22, 2013
Marathon Man Dan Urges support for Cancer Research UK
This Sunday, Dan Jarvis, MP for Barnsley Central, will be joining thousands of runners on the 26.2 mile course through the streets of London to raise money for Cancer Research UK. With just a few days until his London Marathon attempt, Dan is urging people to show their support for Cancer Research UK and the essential work they do in combating cancer.
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April 18, 2013
Jarvis: The Government needs to act to support our regional theatres
Dan Jarvis MP, Shadow Culture Minister, has today questioned Ed Vaizey about his lack of response to the report “In Battalions”. This week 60 theatre luminaries have written to Vaizey urging him to take the threat facing British theatre seriously following the publication of “In Battalions”, a report written by playwright, Fin Kennedy.
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April 18, 2013
Jarvis Challenges Minister on Standardised Cigarette Packaging
Dan Jarvis, MP for Barnsley Central has challenged Anna Soubry, Minister for Health to introduce standardised cigarette packaging in the UK.
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April 16, 2013