Kevan Jones’s voting in Parliament

Kevan Jones is a Labour MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Labour MPs.

However, Kevan Jones sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:

• Kevan Jones generally voted against introducing foundation hospitals, while most Labour MPs generally voted for. Show votes

We have lots more plain English analysis of Kevan Jones’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Kevan Jones’s full vote analysis page for more.

Kevan Jones has occasionally rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 13 Jun 2018

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Ministry of Defence: Defence Equipment 27 Jul 2018

  To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reasons expenditure on equipment support is falling when major new equipment is being brought into service.

• Written Answers — Ministry of Defence: Armed Forces 27 Jul 2018

  To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps is he taking to fill gaps in the 102 specialist armed forces pinch point trades where there are shortfalls in skilled personnel.

• Written Answers — Ministry of Defence: Type 31 Frigates 27 Jul 2018

  To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether planned Royal Navy Type 31 frigates will be able to operate in the extreme climate conditions found in northern waters and the arctic region.

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Profile

Labour MP for North Durham

Entered the House of Commons on 7 June 2001 — General election

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile

Social Media

• @KevanJonesMP
• https://facebook.com/Kevan4NDurham

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Kevan Jones campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Ministry of Defence
• Defence
• Health
• Communities and Local Government
• Foreign and Commonwealth Office
• Armoured Fighting Vehicles
• Armed Forces: Housing
• Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft
• HMS Victory
• Army: Recruitment

Currently held offices

• Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (since 16 Nov 2017)
• Member, Regulatory Reform Committee (since 6 Nov 2017)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Armed Forces Bill Committee (26 Oct 2015 to 24 Nov 2015)
• Member, Armed Forces Bill Committee (17 Jan 2011 to 8 Mar 2011)
• Member, Administration Committee (2 Nov 2010 to 1 Jul 2013)
• Shadow Minister (Defence) (8 Oct 2010 to 6 Jan 2016)
• Shadow Minister (Veterans) (12 May 2010 to 8 Oct 2010)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Veterans) (5 Oct 2008 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Armed Forces Bill Committee (19 Dec 2005 to 9 May 2006)
• Member, Administration Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 26 Jan 2009)
• Member, Draft Civil Contingencies Bill (Joint Committee) (10 Jul 2003 to 28 Nov 2003)
• Member, Defence Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 19 Jan 2009)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Giles Radice

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Armed Forces (Flexible Working) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Awards for Valour (Protection) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Policing and Crime Bill Committee (5 out of 13)
• Armed Forces (Service Complaints and Financial Assistance) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Defence Reform Bill Committee (10 out of 14)
• Mental Health (Discrimination) (No. 2) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Coinage (Measurement) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Parliament (Joint Departments) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Legal Services Bill Committee (8 out of 11)
• Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Violent Crime Reduction Bill Committee (4 out of 7)
• Compensation Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Regulation of Financial Services (Land Transactions) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Criminal Law (Amendment) (Householder Protection) Bill Committee (1 out of 3)
• Inquiries Bill Committee (1 out of 3)
• Gambling Bill Committee (2 out of 14)
• Christmas Day (Trading) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Gambling Bill Committee (4 out of 6)
• Pensions Bill Committee (12 out of 22)
• European Parliament (Representation) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• European Parliamentary and Local Elections (Pilots) Bill Committee (2 out of 5)
• Licensing Bill Committee (15 out of 17)
• Regional Assemblies (Preparations) Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
• Aviation (Offences) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Export Control Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Police Reform Bill Committee (7 out of 12)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 50 debates in the last year — average amongst MPs. See all Kevan Jones’s speeches
• Has received answers to 527 written questions in the last year — well above average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 75.43% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 31 annotations on this MP’s speeches — well above average amongst MPs.
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 16–17 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 78 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Kevan Jones’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 994 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)