Darren Jones
Labour - Bristol North West
15,669 (32.3%) majority - 2024 General ElectionFirst elected: 8th June 2017
Chief Secretary to the Treasury
(since July 2024)1 APPG Membership
Digital Inclusion32 Former APPG Officer Positions
Artificial Intelligence, Australia and New Zealand, Belgium, Blockchain, Climate Change, Community Energy, Connected Places, Consumer Protection, Corporate Governance, Data Analytics, Data Poverty, Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, Entrepreneurship, Environmental, Social, and Governance, Food Waste, Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery, Internet, Communications and Technology, Luxembourg, Marine Energy, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Photonics and Quantum, Renewable and Sustainable Energy, Small Island Developing States, Smart Cities, SME (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) House Builders, Social Care, Sport, Modern Slavery and Human Rights, Technology and National Security, Vegetarianism and Veganism, Water, Wilton Park, Wine and SpiritsDivision Voting information
Darren Jones voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 147 Labour No votes vs 234 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 275
Darren Jones voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 127 Labour No votes vs 206 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 288 Noes - 239
Darren Jones voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 160 Labour No votes vs 224 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 314 Noes - 291
Debates during the 2024 Parliament
Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.
Sparring Partners
(26 debate interactions)
(17 debate interactions)
Department Debates
(396 debate contributions)
(6 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
(4,297 words contributed)
(2,195 words contributed)
(2,145 words contributed)
Bristol North West Petitions
e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.
If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.
If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).
of 77,755 signatures (0.33%)
of 35,885 signatures (0.32%)
of 147,440 signatures (0.27%)
of 109,374 signatures (0.27%)
of 46,596 signatures (0.26%)
of 147,440 signatures (0.27%)
of 398,102 signatures (0.10%)
of 144,304 signatures (0.22%)
of 249,639 signatures (0.12%)
of 109,374 signatures (0.27%)
Latest EDMs signed by Darren Jones
NATIONAL SIKH WAR MEMORIAL
Tabled by: Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour - Slough)That this House appreciates the extraordinary bravery and sacrifices of Sikh soldiers in service of Great Britain, including during both World Wars, and supports the erection of a permanent national monument in a prime central London location to commemorate and highlight these contributions; notes that for over a decade there …
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 167
Conservative: 33
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 15
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Commons initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Darren Jones, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.
Darren Jones has not been granted any Urgent Questions
Darren Jones has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
3 Bills introduced by Darren Jones
A Bill to make provision for the appointment of the Forensic Science Regulator; to make provision about the Regulator and about the regulation of forensic science; and for connected purposes.
This Bill received Royal Assent on 29th April 2021 and was enacted into law.
A Bill to make provision for loans or other financial assistance to be provided to, or for the benefit of, the government of Ukraine.
This Bill received Royal Assent on 16th January 2025 and was enacted into law.
A Bill to extend the universal service obligation for internet providers to include mobile internet access; to make requirements regarding internet access for children eligible for free school meals; to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on progress in reducing digital inequalities; and for connected purposes.
6 Bills co-sponsored by Darren Jones
Climate Education Bill 2021-22
Sponsor - Nadia Whittome (Lab)
Tree-lined Streets Bill 2019-21
Sponsor - Chris Clarkson (Con)
Landfill Sites (Odorous Emissions) Bill 2019-21
Sponsor - Aaron Bell (Con)
High Performance Vehicle Renting (Regulation) Bill 2019-21
Sponsor - Holly Lynch (Lab)
Company Transparency (Carbon in Supply Chains) Bill 2019-21
Sponsor - Karen Bradley (Con)
Animals (Recognition of Sentience) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Kerry McCarthy (Lab)