All articles written by Darren Jones MP on PoliticsHome.com

27 May Coronavirus

How will we recover from the coronavirus crisis if we can’t trust Boris Johnson to do the right thing?

Public confidence is plummeting. We need a clear and coherent strategy to lift the lockdown and get our workers, businesses and consumers on the road to recovery

26 May Coronavirus

Technology must be properly regulated in our recovery from Covid

Covid-19 has changed the way we use technology, and it will play a large role in our recovery too. We must therefore get the balance of innovation and regulation right

16 Apr Coronavirus

The BEIS committee chair needs fresh, real-world experience and a collaborative approach

This week, we are running articles from the MPs vying to be the new chair of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Select Committee. Darren Jones says he would never use the chair for political gain, and "ensure every committee member, regardless of party, is empowered to lead."

14 Apr Health

Modern slavery is a transnational problem, which no government can fix alone

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s groundbreaking e-handbook for legislators is seeking to tackle the scourge of modern slavery. All of us, within Parliament and without, can do more to raise awareness of modern slavery.

24 Jan Environment

COP26 is a unique opportunity to put climate policy at the forefront of our industrial strategy

The Government should look to revitalise Britain’s role as a world leader in climate diplomacy by supporting industry transition to a net-zero economy, writes Darren Jones MP.

24 Oct 2019 Environment

Waste management facilities are making life intolerable for local residents – agencies must have the power to take action

Waste management companies slipping standards in the storing of waste are having horrendous consequences for local residents, writes Darren Jones MP.

12 Nov 2018 Energy

The warning lights are on red – we ignore climate change at our peril

Climate change is an immediate and present problem – not a long-term one that can be kicked down the road until we have time to deal with it, writes Darren Jones