Saving our NHS
The National Health Service is a great institution and probably Labour's greatest ever achievement.
We have seen the damage done to our NHS by previous Tory Governments and we know, all too well, how much work was necessary to repair that damage.
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October 04, 2012
Ed's Vision for Britain
Today we saw a speech that was in all aspects the speech of a leader. A Labour Leader.
Ed Miliband connected with everyone in the auditorium, as he demonstrated, without a doubt, why the next Government should be a Labour Government, with Ed as Prime Minister.
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October 03, 2012
Conference and Labour's Youth Jobs Taskforce
It is always good to join other Labour Party members at annual conference. It really is a great opportunity to hear from all different types of members, grassroots activists, union activists, local elected members and MPs.
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October 01, 2012
Smartening Up at Holy Trinity
Today I was very pleased to pay my first visit to the brand new Holy Trinity school in Athersley, which opened to pupils for the first time this term. It really is impressive and the Headteacher, Simon Barber is understandably delighted with the brilliant facilities he is able to offer to the pupils there.
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September 24, 2012
MP Joins the Search for Barnsley Central's 'Digital Hero'
Dan Jarvis, MP For Barnsley Central, is calling for local groups to enter the TalkTalk Digital Heroes Awards 2012, a unique competition that recognises and rewards people who are using technology to help their communities.
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September 20, 2012
Education Changes “Reckless” - Dan Jarvis' Open Letter to Michael Gove
Dan Jarvis, MP For Barnsley Central, has released an open letter to Michael Gove MP, in which he attacks the GCSE English grading fiasco and the Secretary of State’s proposed changes to the examination system.
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September 19, 2012
Jarvis Writes to the Office of National Statistics
Jarvis appeals to the Office of National Statistics to give Creative industries the attention they deserve
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September 19, 2012
Jarvis Responds to Musicmetric’s Report
“Today’s report by Musicmetric should provide the Government with the jolt it needs to tackle illegal sites online, and ensure that digital literacy includes a stark warning of the dangers of illegal downloading.
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September 17, 2012
Jarvis Requests Library Answers from Vaizey
Labour’s Shadow Culture Minister, Dan Jarvis MP has again written to the Culture Minister Ed Vaizey, requesting answers on the future of library services across Britain.
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September 17, 2012
London Fashion Week
This summer has put Britain on the international map as one of the great countries for cultural and sporting achievement. This week continues this celebration as London fashion week arrives in London and sits alongside Paris, Milan and New York as one of the ‘Big Four’ epicentres for fashion.
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September 14, 2012