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Jessica Morden

Labour - Newport East

9,009 (23.4%) majority - 2024 General Election

First elected: 5th May 2005


Shadow Minister (Wales)
6th Sep 2023 - 30th May 2024
Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)
27th Jan 2020 - 30th May 2024
Standing Orders Committee (Commons)
12th Apr 2021 - 30th May 2024
Welsh Grand Committee
18th Jan 2022 - 30th May 2024
Liaison Committee (Commons)
20th May 2020 - 30th May 2024
Statutory Instruments (Select Committee)
5th Feb 2020 - 30th May 2024
Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)
5th Feb 2020 - 30th May 2024
Statutory Instruments (Select Committee)
27th Jan 2020 - 30th May 2024
Shadow Vice Chamberlain of HM Household (Whip)
10th Apr 2020 - 6th Sep 2023
Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons
4th Dec 2021 - 6th Sep 2023
Administration Committee
2nd Mar 2020 - 26th Jun 2023
Child Support (Enforcement) Bill
22nd Feb 2023 - 1st Mar 2023
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill
19th Oct 2022 - 29th Nov 2022
Committee of Selection
15th Jan 2020 - 17th Jan 2022
Dormant Assets Bill [HL]
15th Dec 2021 - 11th Jan 2022
Opposition Whip (Commons)
18th Sep 2015 - 10th Apr 2020
Liaison Committee Sub-committee on the effectiveness and influence of the select committee system
13th Feb 2019 - 6th Nov 2019
Selection Committee
12th Sep 2017 - 6th Nov 2019
Liaison Committee (Commons)
14th Nov 2018 - 6th Nov 2019
Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)
5th Nov 2018 - 6th Nov 2019
Statutory Instruments (Select Committee)
5th Nov 2018 - 6th Nov 2019
Standing Orders
1st Nov 2017 - 6th Nov 2019
Administration Committee
30th Oct 2017 - 6th Nov 2019
Statutory Instruments (Select Committee)
14th Nov 2018 - 6th Nov 2019
Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)
14th Nov 2018 - 6th Nov 2019
Committee of Selection
12th Sep 2017 - 6th Nov 2019
Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission
10th Jul 2017 - 6th Nov 2019
Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission
16th Jul 2015 - 3rd May 2017
Committee of Selection
10th Feb 2016 - 3rd May 2017
Welsh Affairs Committee
12th Jul 2010 - 30th Mar 2015
Justice Committee
6th Nov 2007 - 6th May 2010
Constitutional Affairs
11th Jul 2005 - 8th Nov 2007
Welsh Affairs Committee
21st Nov 2005 - 4th Jun 2007
Modernisation of the House of Commons
13th Jul 2005 - 16th Jan 2006


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Jessica Morden has voted in 66 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

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Sparring Partners
Jo Stevens (Labour)
Secretary of State for Wales
(3 debate interactions)
Anneliese Dodds (Labour (Co-op))
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
(2 debate interactions)
Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour)
(2 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Department for Business and Trade
(7 debate contributions)
Ministry of Justice
(3 debate contributions)
Wales Office
(3 debate contributions)
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Newport East 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).

Jessica Morden has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Jessica Morden

11th March 2020
Jessica Morden signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2020

War widows pensions

Tabled by: Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House honours and recognises the sacrifices that our veterans and their families make; notes the particular sacrifices that the partners of veterans make and the consequences for them of tragically losing a spouse or partner serving in the armed forces; notes the changes announced in 2014 which allowed …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Apr 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd March 2020
Jessica Morden signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd March 2020

70th anniversary of the Llandow Air Disaster

Tabled by: Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour - Torfaen)
That this House notes that 12 March 2020 marks the 70th anniversary of the Llandow Air Disaster in Wales; further notes that the flight concerned was for rugby union fans returning home from the Five Nations game between Ireland and Wales; commends efforts, including a service being held by Cwmbran …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
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Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Jessica Morden, 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.


Jessica Morden has not been granted any Urgent Questions

1 Adjournment Debate led by Jessica Morden

2 Bills introduced by Jessica Morden


A Bill to require the Secretary of State to commission and publish a review of the legislation and guidance relating to e-scooters; to place a duty on the Secretary of State to promote public awareness of legislation relating to the use of e-scooters; and for connected purposes.

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading
Wednesday 27th November 2024
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Next Event - 2nd Reading
Friday 14th March 2025

A Bill to make provision about terminally ill people in the welfare system.

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading
Wednesday 22nd July 2020
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Latest 4 Written Questions

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24th Oct 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his US counterpart on peace negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Alongside the US, we continue to urge Armenia and Azerbaijan to utilise upcoming multilateral meetings to maintain momentum on the peace process to finalise a lasting peace agreement. Officials in London, Baku and Yerevan remain in close contact with our US counterparts regarding peace negotiations. We welcome Secretary Blinken's recent efforts to bring both Foreign Ministers together in the margins of UNGA on 26 September.

Stephen Doughty
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
24th Oct 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his counterparts in (a) Armenia and (b) Azerbaijan on the preservation of buildings of Armenian religious significance in the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

We are clear that the preservation of religious and cultural sites in the region is an important issue and is in the interests of all peoples of the region and beyond. We are aware of allegations from both Armenia and Azerbaijan that cultural and religious sites have been deliberately damaged over the course of the conflict between the states, and in Nagorno-Karabakh. Officials at British Embassy Baku have raised the topic of religious and cultural heritage and the need to protect sites of Armenian religious significance with the Azerbaijani government at the most senior levels.

Stephen Doughty
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
24th Oct 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his counterparts in (a) Armenia and (b) Azerbaijan on Armenians detained in Azerbaijan.

The UK continues to urge the Azerbaijani authorities to ensure that those detained during its conflict with Armenia, or during September 2023's military action in Nagorno-Karabakh, are afforded a fair trial and provided safe conditions, in accordance with Azerbaijan's international obligations and commitments. We have been consistent in calling for the release of all remaining prisoners of war, and the return of the remains of the deceased, throughout the period of conflict in the region. I raised these issues most recently with Azerbaijan Presidential Representative Elchin Amirbayov on 29 October. The Foreign Secretary met Armenian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers in July and urged them to seize the opportunity to secure an historic peace treaty.

Stephen Doughty
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
24th Oct 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to support peace negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

We urge Armenia and Azerbaijan to utilise upcoming multilateral meetings to maintain momentum on the peace process, and to finalise a lasting peace agreement. Alongside our international partners, the UK stands ready to support them in doing so. The Foreign Secretary spoke with both Foreign Ministers on 18 July at the European Political Community summit, where he made clear our support for both countries. I [Minister Doughty] also spoke with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan on 11 October and Azerbaijan Presidential Representative Elchin Amirbayov on 29 October to reiterate our support.

Stephen Doughty
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)