Working For Newport East  

Parkinson's Disease - CwmbranParkinsons Disease Society

To help publicise the awareness of Parkinson's disease, Jessica joined the Parkinson's Disease Society Newport branch at their stall in Cwmbran to highlight Parkinson's disease week. She helped local branch members give out leaflets and information packs, and to urge people to support the society's research into a cure for the terribly debilitating disease.

For more information about Parkinson's Disease visit the Parkinson's Disease Society Website.

Jessica Morden APPG SteelMP Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Steel Group  

"As chair of the All Party Steel Group, I recently hosted a lunch with the British Metals recycling association who included representatives of Sims who have a new development in Newport Docks - which I intend to visit in June."

For more information about Sims in Newport click here 

For more information about All Party Groups click here

Jessica Morden MP & Home Secretary Welcome New Era of PolicingJacqui Smith Home Secretary

Jessica met with Home Secretary Jacqui Smith MP to welcome the nationwide launch of the new policing pledge, which sets minimum standards for policing and gives people a greater say and influence over how their streets are policed. Jessica also praised the approach of Gwent Police in adopting best practice ahead of the new standards. Read more...

 

New Officesopening new raven house trust offices & Shop for Raven House Trust  

Jessica celebrates with Raven House Trust in their new home  Read more...  

 Jessica Morden MP & John Griffiths AM
Cutting the Ribbon at the Trusts New Offices & Shop on Cromwell Road.
Local Campaign Success - Valuation Office Stays in Newport

More good news for local campaigners as Valuation Office announces it will relocate within Newport.  Read the latest news...

Christchurch Road PO Saved

Christchurch Road Post Office Saved

Jessica Morden MP today praised the decision to keep Christchurch Road Post Office open and congratulated all those who joined the campaign to save this important local Post Office.

The decision came following a strong campaign by the sub postmasters and local residents, backed by Newport East MP Jessica Morden, AM John Griffiths and Alway Councillors.

Read more...

Jessica Joins Local Campaigners
Outside Christchurch Road Post Office
MP Seeks your views on Severn Estuary Tidal Power

Jessica regularly attends the MPs Forum on the Severn Tidal Power Feasability Study. If you have thoughts about tidal power in the Severn Estuary or any questions you want Jessica to raise please email mordenj@parliament.uk. For more information click here 

Newport Welsh Refuge Council Welcomed to Westminster

Welsh Refugee Council at Westminster

Jessica Morden MP recently welcomed a group from the Newport members of the Welsh Refugee Council to Westminster. The group, which consisted of refugees and staff, wanted to describe to Jess a refugee's typical day and some of the procedural issues they face when applying for citizenship.

Jessica said "I was pleased to meet and discuss issues with the refugees and staff of the Welsh Refugee Council. I feel it is important that we hear from the people going through the immigration process and understand what they have experienced and ways the service can be improved."

Jessica Joins GLC to Support the Big Ask Campaign

Big Ask

Jessica Morden and Paul Flynn, Newport's MPs joined Rappers Goldie Lookin' Chain to call for action on Climate Change. 

Supporting Friends of the Earth 'Big Ask' Campaign they are calling on the Government to do even more in the fight to reduce carbon emissions.

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Link to... 

Friends of the Earth website   

 

Jessica Calls on Transport Minister to Review Severn Bridge Charges 

During Transport Questions Jessica Morden MP challenged the Minister to meet with her to discuss the impact of rising charges, and lack of credit card facilities, on local communters.

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farepak petition

Farepak Petition Delivered in the House of Commons by Jessica Morden MP  

Newport East Constituent and former Farepak Agent Deb Harvey collected more than 1000 signatures on a petition which Jessica presented to the House of Commons on 12th December.

The petition calls on the House of Commons to urge the PM to speed up the process and to bring those responsible to account. Read Hansard

*Jessica Supports Proposed New Legislation*

  

World Aids Day

  

 

Jessica Joins Stop Aids Campaign Event

In advance of World Aids Day Jessica joined the International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander and other MPs outside the Houses of Parliament to pledge support to the Stop Aids Campaign.

The Campaign aims to ensure that the forthcoming Government strategy to tackle HIV & Aids provides the money, affordable medicines and health workers needed to ensure universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support by 2010. Visit the campaign website to find out more information about the campaign and the event.

Read open letter from Jessica Morden MP on HIVAids 

  

Newport Sports Champ visits No 10 to meeJemma Portert PM

Netball Player Jemma Porter from Ringland joined a group of Young Achievers in Downing Street to meet the Prime Minister and Jessica Morden MP. 

To find out more click here

  

 

 

 

In Westminster

Information on the weeks business in Westminster click here 

Alistair Darling & Jessica Morden
 Recent Parliamentary Questions
Treasury Questions
Jessica probes Minister during debate on Bank Charges.
Home Office Questions
Minister answers Jessica Morden MPs Questions on PCSOs.
Work & Pensions Questions
Jessica Questions Minister on Child Support reform.
Prime Minister's Questions
PM responds to question from Jessica Morden MP on Newport Eco Award.

 

Jessica discusses the Financial Report with The Chancellor
of the Exchequer The Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP

Queen's Speech

The Government has set out its programme for reform in the first Queen's Speech of Gordon Brown's premiership read Jessica's comments on the Queens Speech or click here for the full transcript and to watch the video.

Recent Written Questions               Updated.....13th March

Jessica campaigns and raises constituents concerns on a range of issues every week in Parliament, read recent Ministerial Answers to Parliamentary Questions tabled by Jessica Morden MP click here.

 

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Jessica Morden MP
Labour MP for Newport East

Hello and welcome to my website. Since 2005 I have been working hard for Newport East as the Labour Member of Parliament. I'd like to thank the residents of Newport East for electing me – it’s a huge privilege and one I do not take lightly.

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