Adam Jogee
MP for Newcastle-under-Lyme
Lab
4 Jul 2024 - Present
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Parliamentary questions and government responses.
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For 14 years, my constituents in Newcastle-under-Lyme had to suffer flatlining wages, in-work poverty, and a bust economy that served nobody. Can I urge the Deputy Prime Minister to use the Employment Rights Bill to turn the page on the last 14 years, give our businesses the support they need, and finally restore dignity, prosperity and opportunity to the good people of Newcastle-under-Lyme?
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The MP from Newcastle-under-Lyme has been addressing the issue of flatlining wages, in-work poverty, and a struggling economy that affected constituents for 14 years.
Angela Rayner
I thank my hon. Friend for his question and welcome him to his place. When this Government took office, we promised the biggest upgrade to workers' rights in a generation—a new deal for working people. We said that we would introduce a Bill within the first 100 days, and we have kept that promise.
Assessment
Did not address how the Employment Rights Bill will turn the page on the last 14 years or support businesses in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Promised To Introduce A Bill Within The First 100 Days
Session: PMQs 2024-10-23
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Will the Prime Minister commit to improving cancer research, early diagnosis, and patient care? Will he join me in thanking NHS staff who look after thousands of cancer patients like my dad?
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The MP's father is receiving cancer treatment, highlighting the need for better cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Keir Starmer
I am sorry about the MP's father. Cancer standards have not been met since 2015; we announced a £6.4 million AI software network for early cancer identification, improving diagnosis and treatment.
Session: PMQs 2024-10-09
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For my constituents back home in Newcastle-under-Lyme, a crime is a crime wherever it takes place. Can the Minister set out what steps she will take to ensure that rural crime in my constituency and across Staffordshire is always treated with the same urgency as crime that takes place in our town and city centres?
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The MP is concerned about the disparity in treatment of rural and urban crimes, citing specific issues in his constituency.
Sarah Jones (The Minister for Policing and Crime)
We are supporting and working with the National Police Chiefs’ Council on its new rural crime strategy, and we are working very closely with local police forces such as Thames Valley police, which has a rural crime team tackling these issues. Our neighbourhood policing guarantee applies everywhere, and all areas—rural or urban—must have the right number of people in their local community tackling crime.
Session: Topical Questions 2026-01-05
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What assessment has the Church of England made of the effectiveness of the Government’s policies on supporting freedom of religion or belief in other countries? The United Kingdom has long worked to promote pluralist values across the globe, welcoming the employment of my hon. Friend the Member for North Northumberland but there is more to do. Will the Second Church Estates Commissioner update the House on what conversations she and her colleagues have had with the Government on their efforts to emphasise the importance of supporting freedom of religion in their conversations with countries with which we are pursuing trade deals?
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The Church of England's assessment of the effectiveness of government policies has been raised as a matter of concern.
Marsha De Cordova
The Church is in regular dialogue with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and welcomes the Government’s continued commitment to implementing the findings of the Truro review. As part of its continuing conversations, the Church raises the importance of supporting freedom of religion with other countries, including those countries that the Government are pursuing trade deals with.
Session: Supporting Freedom of Religion or Belief Abroad 2025-10-16
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I congratulate the Minister on being freed from the Government Whips Office and welcome him to his position on the Front Bench. I commend the Government on extending the warm home discount to a further 2.7 million low-income households, but there is much more to do. With that in mind, will the Minister find time to meet me, so that we can discuss how we can keep people in Newcastle-under-Lyme alive, safe and warm in the colder months ahead?
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The Warm Home Discount scheme has been extended to help more low-income households. Adam Jogee welcomes the extension but seeks further action.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Martin McCluskey)
I thank my hon. Friend for his comments on my liberation from the Government Whips Office. I know that he is a champion for his constituents in Newcastle-under-Lyme, and I am always happy to meet to discuss these important issues. He will know, as I do, that with wholesale gas costs 77% higher than before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we must get people off the rollercoaster of fossil fuel prices and on to clean home-grown power.
Session: Warm Home Discount Fuel Poverty 2025-10-14
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Newcastle-under-Lyme is at the heart of our industrial heartlands. In communities such as Silverdale, Knutton and Cross Heath, we see higher levels of health inequality and lower levels of life expectancy than in many wealthier areas. These communities were let down by those who went before us and were left behind. Will the Minister meet me to discuss how best to support industrial communities like mine in Newcastle-under-Lyme, so that we can finally tackle this entrenched inequality?
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MP concerned about higher levels of health inequality and lower life expectancy in communities within Newcastle-under-Lyme compared to wealthier areas. Previous government's funding policies left these communities behind.
The Minister for Local Government and English Devolution (Jim McMahon)
My hon. Friend makes a very fair point. There are two aspects to this. First, we must make sure that places get the investment they need to realise their full potential. We are working on that with our plan for communities, which the Under-Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, my hon. Friend the Member for Nottingham North and Kimberley (Alex Norris) is engaged in. But that has to be built on fair funding at the base of what the local authority does. There was nothing fair at all about the previous Government impoverishing councils in the most deprived communities, sending many to the wire. We are putting that right.
Session: Deprived Areas Funding 2025-07-14
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The people of Newcastle-under-Lyme want thugs and criminals to be held to account and to feel the full force of the law, and victims of crime to get the justice they deserve. In the west midlands—the Lord Chancellor’s home region—the Crown court backlog has increased by over 3,000 cases since 2016. It is clear that we need an overhaul of the system, and to speed up justice. Will the Lord Chancellor tell us two things? When does she expect the Leveson report to be published, and what may it mean for the future of jury trials?
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The Crown court backlog has increased in the west midlands, affecting Newcastle-under-Lyme. The region is seeking reforms to speed up justice.
Shabana Mahmood (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice)
The publication of Sir Brian Leveson’s review is due very soon. My hon. Friend will understand why I cannot give any the exact date, but once Sir Brian has published his findings, the Government will consider them in due course, and we will come to the House first with our full response. Jury trials will remain a cornerstone of our justice system in the most serious cases, but we have to recognise that they take five times longer than cases heard in magistrates courts, and magistrates courts already hear 90% of all criminal trials. With victims waiting so long for their day in court, we must ask whether there are cases being heard by juries today that need not be heard by juries in future.
Session: Crown Court Backlog 2025-07-08
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I am concerned about hospital backlogs. My constituent recovering from brain surgery at Royal Stoke University Hospital faced multiple setbacks due to failures in duty of care. She had to wait many months for admission to the correct ward with limited time for rehabilitative treatment. Does the Secretary agree that to tackle backlogs, hospitals must have resources to provide the right care first-time round?
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The waiting list for elective care has not met the 18-week standard for almost a decade, and the constituency of Newcastle-under-Lyme faces challenges in providing timely and effective care to patients.
Wes Streeting (The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care)
I am grateful to my hon. Friend for his question, horrified by his constituent’s experience, and agree that tackling backlogs requires effective use of resources to provide timely care without compromising quality or safety. The Government is investing £26 billion in the NHS and social care, despite opposition parties voting against it.
Session: Hospital Backlogs 2025-05-06
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What discussions has the Secretary of State had with the Northern Ireland Executive on the development of a new UK industrial strategy?
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Discussions on a new UK industrial strategy involving Northern Ireland are ongoing.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn)
Northern Ireland does indeed have a great industrial heritage. Titanic Studios, for example, had been the paint shed for Harland and Wolff, and now it hosts a lot of film making. Another example is the revival of Harland and Wolff, which, thanks to the takeover by Navantia, will now be building the Navy’s three new fleet solid support ships.
Session: UK Industrial Strategy 2025-04-02
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A well-connected transport system is critical to the local economy, a healthy population and a sense of pride in our communities. However, many of my Newcastle-under-Lyme constituents in Betley, Bradwell, Wolstanton, Audley and the rest of the villages have made it clear that they cannot access medical or retail services due to a lack of local bus provision, hurting our shops and the health and wellbeing of my constituents. Will the Minister come to Newcastle-under-Lyme to meet me so that we can establish a path forward to get my constituents the bus services they need?
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The local MP highlighted concerns from constituents in Betley, Bradwell, Wolstanton, Audley and other villages who face difficulties accessing medical and retail services due to insufficient bus provision.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Simon Lightwood)
While I would always welcome the opportunity to meet my hon. Friend, I urge him to lobby Staffordshire county council, which will get £11.1 million in bus funding in 2025-26, consisting of £5.8 million in revenue and £5.3 million in capital, specifically to support and improve bus services and infrastructure across Staffordshire, including in his constituency.
Session: Public Transport Newcastle-under-Lyme 2025-03-27
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For far too long, the people of Newcastle-under-Lyme have had to live with the consequences of Walley’s Quarry landfill site. With the operator, Walley’s Quarry Ltd, now in liquidation, may I urge the Minister to do all she can to make sure that those who caused the mess are forced to pay to clean it up?
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The operator of Walley's Quarry landfill site, Walley’s Quarry Ltd, has entered liquidation.
Mary Creagh
We are disappointed that Walley’s Quarry has entered administration. The Environment Agency has attended the landfill site, assessed it and decided that it does not pose an immediate risk, but, of course, we are liaising with specialist contractors to look after the site and we are in close contact with the Environment Agency to recoup those costs.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-03-20
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I am concerned about the steps taken to improve access to patient care for people with Parkinson’s disease in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The Government inherited long waits for neurology services, with only 53.4% of patients waiting less than 18 weeks for a referral in June. I would like to pay tribute to my constituent Julie Hibbs who campaigns for support for those with Parkinson's. Will the Minister meet me and Ms Hibbs to discuss adding Parkinson’s to the medical exemption list, and how we can ensure people receive the support they need?
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The MP highlighted the long waits for neurology services and poor access to patient care for people with Parkinson's disease in his constituency, referencing specific statistics from June.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Ashley Dalton)
I am happy to meet my hon. Friend and his constituent to discuss all of those matters of concern—I look forward to doing so as soon as my diary will allow.
Session: Parkinson’s Patient Care in Newcastle-under-Lyme 2025-02-11
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Will the Minister join me in encouraging excellent universities such as Keele University in Newcastle-under-Lyme to work with our defence sector to create good jobs for local people, boost skills and safeguard our national security?
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The Government are proud of the men and women who work in our defence industry.
The Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry (Maria Eagle)
I am more than happy to join my hon. Friend in making those points. He is right that we must fully support defence companies and their personnel, and we must ensure that universities such as Keele, and all others across the further and higher education sectors, welcome defence firms at their careers fairs.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-02-10
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Can I say how excellent it is to see the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department, my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham Yardley (Jess Phillips), in her place on the Front Bench? I have heard concerns from many constituents in recent days about the grooming of young people, particularly young women, and those are concerns that all of us in this House clearly share. Given that only 6.9% of violent or sexual crimes in the west midlands were solved in the year ending June 2024, what steps are being taken to hold the thugs to account and to protect young people, particularly young women and girls in Newcastle-under-Lyme, so that they can live their lives safely?
Context
The question arises from constituent concerns about the grooming of young people, particularly young women. There is a statistic showing only 6.9% of violent or sexual crimes in the west midlands were solved in the year ending June 2024.
The Minister for Policing, Fire and Crime Prevention (Dame Diana Johnson)
I echo my hon. Friend’s comments about my hon. Friend the Safeguarding Minister. On the point he raises, there is an interesting article in the papers today where the Minister is quoted as saying: ‘It is completely unacceptable that fewer and fewer violent and sexual crimes are being solved, with more victims being let down time and time again.’ I cannot think of a better champion to take forward the work to protect young women in particular than the Safeguarding Minister.
Session: Tackling Crime Newcastle-under-Lyme 2025-01-13
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I pay tribute to my constituents Sheila and Joe Ward, who have long campaigned for vaccine-injured people and bereaved families following the death of their husband and father. The vaccine damage payment scheme has received 16,824 claims. When can people who are still mourning the loss of loved ones expect to receive the compensation that they deserve?
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The MP references the case of his constituents Sheila and Joe Ward, who have campaigned for compensation after losing a family member due to the covid-19 vaccine.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Andrew Gwynne)
In September the Secretary of State and I met the families of people who had suffered harm following the covid-19 vaccination, including my hon. Friend’s constituent Sheila Ward, and they raised the need for reform of the vaccination damage scheme. We listened closely to their descriptions of what they had been through and agreed to look at a number of options, noting that cross-cutting Government decisions might be necessary. We are also working with the NHS Business Services Authority to improve claimants’ experiences of the scheme, and to ensure that claims are processed quickly.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-01-07
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My constituents Andrew Price and Matthew Whitmore have lost money due to pension theft. What protections exist against this, and will the Pensions Minister meet me to discuss how they can recover their funds?
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Andrew Price and Matthew Whitmore visited Adam Jogee's surgery to report their pensions being stolen by an investment company, leaving them out of pocket.
Emma Reynolds
Many cases of pension fraud occur. I would be happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss this further.
Session: Topical Questions 2024-12-16
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What lessons can the new UK Government learn from the Welsh Labour Government on keeping our women and girls safe in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
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The MP highlights the importance of safety measures for women and girls in Newcastle-under-Lyme, pointing out that unlike Wales which has had a specific strategy since 2022, England lacks such strategic guidance. He requests lessons to be learned from Welsh initiatives.
Nia Griffith
As my hon. Friend says, the Welsh Government's violence against women and girls strategy has been pioneering delivery on that important issue for two years now. The UK Government's aim of halving violence against women and girls in a decade is ambitious, and learning lessons from the Welsh Government will help. South Wales police have introduced new measures including the Cardiff safety buses which have received national recognition for safeguarding more than 3,000 vulnerable people since September 2021.
Session: Violence against Women and Girls 2024-12-11
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What recent discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on tackling violence against women and girls to drive forward the UK's ambition of halving violence against women and girls in a decade?
Context
The question stems from a need to address the lack of a UK-wide strategy for tackling violence against women and girls, unlike Wales which has had a specific strategy since 2022. The MP seeks insights on how the new government can learn from successful Welsh initiatives.
Nia Griffith
The Government hold regular discussions with the Welsh Government on tackling violence against women and girls to help drive forward the ambition of halving violence against women and girls in a decade. Most recently, on 13 November, the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department met the Welsh Minister for Social Care and the Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice. They discussed measures to tackle violence against women and girls.
Session: Violence against Women and Girls 2024-12-11
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I join the Minister in paying tribute to Anna Lo. She was the first non-white Member of the Assembly but cannot be the last. I urge the Minister to encourage all parties in the Assembly to redouble their efforts to ensure that all people of Northern Ireland can look to their Assembly and see someone like them.
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Anna Lo, a pioneer for ethnic minorities in politics, passed away recently. The Northern Ireland Assembly currently lacks representation from these groups.
Fleur Anderson
I recently met Lilian Seenoi Barr, the first mayor in Northern Ireland from an ethnic minority background. I agree that people must see themselves represented, so I join my hon. Friend in urging all parties across Northern Ireland to look at their selection processes and their invitations to meetings, and to make sure that all parties welcome everyone from every background.
Session: Northern Ireland Assembly BME Representation 2024-11-27
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What discussions has the Secretary of State had with the Northern Ireland Executive on levels of representation of people from black and minority ethnic communities in the Northern Ireland Assembly? Anna Lo was the first ethnic minority politician elected to the Assembly, but she cannot be the last. I urge the Minister to encourage all parties in the Assembly to redouble their efforts to ensure that all the people of Northern Ireland can look to their Assembly and see someone like them.
Context
Anna Lo, a pioneer for ethnic minorities in politics, passed away recently. The Northern Ireland Assembly currently lacks representation from these groups.
Fleur Anderson
I recently met Lilian Seenoi Barr, the first mayor in Northern Ireland from an ethnic minority background. I agree that people must see themselves represented, so I join my hon. Friend in urging all parties across Northern Ireland to look at their selection processes and their invitations to meetings, and to make sure that all parties welcome everyone from every background.
Session: Northern Ireland Assembly BME Representation 2024-11-27
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Our veterans are on the frontline as they defend our country, and when seeking meaningful support to get on with their lives when they get home. Will the Minister join me in paying tribute to the Tri Services and Veterans Support Centre in Newcastle-under-Lyme for all the work it does? Will he come to visit the centre, meet our veterans, and show them the support that they deserve?
Context
Veterans in Newcastle-under-Lyme face challenges upon returning home, seeking meaningful support and recognition for their service. The Tri Services and Veterans Support Centre led by Geoff Harriman does vital work but requires continued government support.
Alistair Carns
I would be delighted to accept my hon. Friend's offer to visit Newcastle-under-Lyme and reopen the tri-service centre. I look forward to meeting veterans in the constituency and learning more about the fantastic work they are doing.
Session: Veterans Newcastle-under-Lyme 2024-11-18
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I am pleased to see the Solicitor General, a good friend of mine, in her place. A key part of rural crime, particularly in Newcastle-under-Lyme, is waste—waste crime has blighted the lives of my constituents for far too long. May I urge the Solicitor General to do all she can, working with colleagues across Government, to hold the rogue operators of landfill sites to account and make sure that they face the full force of the law?
Context
The MP raises concern about waste crime in his constituency, specifically mentioning rogue operators of landfill sites causing significant harm and distress to local residents.
Sarah Sackman
In a previous life I was an environmental lawyer, so I know just what a scourge those waste offences can be. That is precisely why the work of specialist Crown prosecutors, who work closely with the police in charging and prosecuting such rural crime, will be so important.
Session: Rural Crime 2024-11-14
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Can the Secretary of State outline how resetting the relationship between the UK and Scottish Governments is important for economic growth up and down our United Kingdom?
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The MP inquires about the importance of resetting relationships for economic growth.
Ian Murray
We do not agree with the Scottish Government on everything—or, indeed, very much at all—but Scots expect us to work together to produce results, and that is what we have tried to do. Yesterday I had my regular meeting with the Deputy First Minister, and this morning I spoke to the Finance Secretary ahead of the Budget. Economic growth is a key area, and I am delighted to highlight shared work on energy, our bringing the Commonwealth games to Glasgow, and the jointly funded £100-million package for the Falkirk and Grangemouth growth deal.
Session: Economic Growth Scotland 2024-10-30
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What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on supporting economic growth in Scotland?
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The MP seeks information on recent discussions among Cabinet colleagues to support economic growth in Scotland.
Ian Murray
The Budget, which will be announced by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor shortly, will herald a new era of investment and growth in Scotland. In our first 100 days, we announced the headquarters of GB Energy in Aberdeen, launched the national wealth fund and announced the biggest upgrade of workers' rights in a generation.
Session: Economic Growth Scotland 2024-10-30
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My constituency's beer and pub sector makes a significant contribution to the economy, both locally and nationally. Our 76 pubs and two breweries generate £23 million in tax receipts each year. Will the Chancellor work with the sector to unlock its growth potential, in Newcastle-under-Lyme and across our country?
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The constituency's beer and pub sector generates £23 million in tax receipts each year.
James Murray
I know that Newcastle-under-Lyme and, indeed, the whole county of Staffordshire have a proud brewing tradition, and my hon. Friend will be an excellent champion of breweries in his constituency. Supporting pubs and breweries is very important for me as a Minister. Indeed, on my first day in the Treasury's Darlington economic campus, I visited Durham brewery—it was a work visit—where I heard from the Society of Independent Brewers and associates about the huge contribution that breweries make to British society. Further details will be set out by the Chancellor tomorrow.
Session: Topical Questions 2024-10-29
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Despite representations from me and several members of Madeley parish council requesting action to tackle repeated flood incidents at Bar Hill and Mallard Close, families and businesses in Newcastle-under-Lyme are still being let down by Conservative-run Staffordshire county council. Will the Minister meet me to discuss the resilience review so that we can deliver where others have failed?
Context
Families and businesses in Newcastle-under-Lyme are still struggling with repeated flood incidents despite requests for action.
Abena Oppong-Asare
The resilience review will strengthen our approach to resilience across a range of risks, including flooding. We have already taken important measures through the creation of the dedicated floods resilience taskforce.
Session: Topical Questions 2024-10-24
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In the last year alone, we have seen a mini-tornado in Nottingham, flash floods in Madeley and rain like no other across Newcastle-under-Lyme. We see the devastating effects of climate change every day. What is the Minister doing to improve resilience and preparation across central Government, local authorities, local communities and emergency services, to ensure that Newcastle-under-Lyme and the rest of our country are prepared for any and every extreme weather event?
Context
The MP is concerned about the impact of climate change on communities, citing examples such as a mini-tornado in Nottingham and flash floods in Madeley.
Abena Oppong-Asare
My hon. Friend is right to raise that question. The previous Administration left our country's flood defences in the worst condition ever recorded, but we are improving resilience across government.
Session: Strengthening National Resilience 2024-10-24
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Can the Minister set out what this new Government are doing to end the exploitative use of zero-hours contracts in north Staffordshire and across our country? Over 1 million people are now on zero-hours contracts, and one in five of those people report that they would like to be able to get more hours of work.
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Over 1 million people are now on zero-hours contracts, with one in five reporting that they would like to be able to get more hours of work.
Justin Madders
The explosion of zero-hours contracts in this country has been shameful. Over 1 million people are now on zero-hours contracts, and one in five of those people report that they would like to be able to get more hours of work. We will end the uncertainty of zero-hours contracts by making sure that work pays and giving those people a legal right to a contract that reflects the number of hours they regularly work over a 12-week period.
Session: Employment Rights 2024-09-05
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What steps his Department is taking to strengthen employment rights. I have written to the Low Pay Commission to ask it to end the discriminatory age bands so that all adults will be paid the same minimum wage rates and have asked it to look at including the cost of living when setting future wage rates. We also announced that we will repeal the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023, but there will be more.
Context
The Labour party has taken steps to improve employment rights, including writing to the Low Pay Commission and announcing plans to repeal the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023.
Justin Madders
We have already taken a number of steps to improve employment rights in this country. We have written to the Low Pay Commission to ask it to end the discriminatory age bands, so that all adults will be paid the same minimum wage rates. We have also asked it to look at including the cost of living when setting future wage rates, and we announced that we will repeal the unconscionable and unworkable Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023.
Session: Employment Rights 2024-09-05
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I am grateful to the Home Secretary for that answer. My constituents in Newcastle-under-Lyme raise crime and antisocial behaviour with me almost daily, which is why they welcome the Government's commitment to restoring meaningful and effective neighbourhood policing. Will she meet me to discuss how Newcastle-under-Lyme can best benefit from this important step in the right direction?
Context
Community concerns about crime and antisocial behaviour have increased. The Government has committed to restoring neighbourhood policing.
Yvette Cooper
The policing Minister and I would be very happy to talk to my hon. Friend about the importance of rebuilding neighbourhood policing in his constituency and across the country.
Session: Topical Questions 2024-07-29
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If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Last week's crime figures showed that shoplifting has increased by 30% in a year and street crime has gone up by 40% in a year. At a time when antisocial behaviour has become a serious challenge in some town centres, neighbourhood policing figures are down by a further 28%. This is deeply damaging because communities need to feel safe, particularly at the heart of their communities. That is why this Government are determined to restore neighbourhood policing.
Context
Crime rates have risen, with shoplifting increasing by 30% in a year and street crime up by 40%. Neighbourhood policing figures are down by 28%, causing concern.
Yvette Cooper
Last week's crime figures showed that shoplifting has increased by 30% in a year and street crime has gone up by 40% in a year. At a time when antisocial behaviour has become a serious challenge in some town centres, neighbourhood policing figures are down by a further 28%. This is deeply damaging because communities need to feel safe, particularly at the heart of their communities. That is why this Government are determined to restore neighbourhood policing.
Session: Topical Questions 2024-07-29
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This week's CrowdStrike outage showed how reliant we are on digital services. What will the Minister do to ensure Britain is resilient against cyber-attacks?
Context
The CrowdStrike outage highlighted reliance on digital infrastructure and need for cyber-resilience.
Ellie Reeves
There will be a lessons-learned process following the CrowdStrike IT outage. A Bill will go before Parliament to ensure we are resilient in our cyber-security, strengthening defenses.
Session: Topical Questions 2024-07-25
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Will he give an assurance that he will deal openly and transparently with all those parties? He has met with all the party leaders, and I have given a commitment to consult on how the repeal and replacement will work: in the end, we hope to get a large measure of support for a new approach.
Context
The MP is seeking assurance that the Secretary of State will consult widely and transparently with all parties.
Hilary Benn
I will readily give the hon. Member that assurance. I have met with all the party leaders, and the commitment to consultation that I have just given to my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme (Adam Jogee) will extend to all the parties in Northern Ireland.
Session: First Minister and Deputy First Minister 2024-07-24
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What recent discussions he has had with the First Minister and the deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland. I met them twice to discuss issues including the Government's commitment to repeal and replace the legacy Act, which has almost no support in Northern Ireland among political parties and victims' families.
Context
The MP is inquiring about the recent meetings regarding the legacy Act's repeal and replacement.
Hilary Benn
I can indeed give my hon. Friend that assurance. The problem with the legacy Act is that it has almost no support in Northern Ireland among political parties and victims' families. We have given a very clear commitment to consult on how the repeal and replacement will work: in the end, we hope to get a large measure of support for a new approach.
Session: First Minister and Deputy First Minister 2024-07-24
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I thank the Minister for his answer, and welcome him to his place. Walleys Quarry landfill in Newcastle-under-Lyme is an environmental crisis and a health one too, and my constituents Sheelagh Casey-Hulme, Jan Middleton, Lee Walford and many others are rightly scared and angry about the impact of toxic levels of hydrogen sulphide on the health and wellbeing of local people.
Context
The UK Health Security Agency works with the Environment Agency to advise on health risks from landfill sites, including monthly risk assessments using air quality data. A multi-agency group meets regularly to review the situation and any interventions needed.
Andrew Gwynne
Public health and prevention are priorities for me and this Labour Government. Obviously, the Environment Agency takes the lead in this specific instance, but I am more than happy to jump off the train at Stoke—if my hon. Friend will pick me up—and visit his constituents to listen to their concerns, and to ensure that the public health considerations are amplified to Environment Agency colleagues.
Session: Newcastle-under-Lyme Landfill Sites Health Effects 2024-07-23
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If he will hold discussions with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the potential effects of toxic air from landfill sites on people's health in Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency. I thank the Minister for his answer, and welcome him to his place. Walleys Quarry landfill in Newcastle-under-Lyme is an environmental crisis and a health one too.
Context
The UK Health Security Agency works with the Environment Agency to advise on health risks from landfill sites, including monthly risk assessments using air quality data. A multi-agency group meets regularly to review the situation and any interventions needed.
Andrew Gwynne
Public health and prevention are priorities for me and this Labour Government. Obviously, the Environment Agency takes the lead in this specific instance, but I am more than happy to jump off the train at Stoke—if my hon. Friend will pick me up—and visit his constituents to listen to their concerns, and to ensure that the public health considerations are amplified to Environment Agency colleagues.
Session: Newcastle-under-Lyme Landfill Sites Health Effects 2024-07-23
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Waste Crime: Staffordshire
05 September 2024
Responding: Mary Creagh
Main Concerns
['The true scale of waste crime is difficult to quantify with approximately 18% of all waste being illegally managed. Waste crimes cost the economy an estimated £1 billion per year, leading to evaded taxes and environmental harm. Walleys Quarry landfill in Newcastle-under-Lyme has been a persistent issue with over 100 permit breaches and frequent complaints from constituents. Hydrogen sulphide emissions have had significant health impacts on local residents.']
Specific Asks
['The Government needs to update the resources and waste strategy, assess the adequacy of existing offences related to waste crime, and introduce a fit and proper person test for landfill operators. The Environment Agency must enforce closure notices and ensure that offenders pay for restoration costs.']
Sudan 2026-02-05
05 February 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Road Safety 2026-02-05
05 February 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Road safety is a personal issue for me as my grandfather died in a road accident. Despite improvements, four people still die on our roads every day and 76 more are injured seriously. The fatal five c...
British-made Bricks (Proposals) 2026-02-03
03 February 2026
General Debate
Led by this MP
Moves to require the Secretary of State to publish proposals for measures to increase the use of British-made bricks, arguing that it supports local industries and communities. Emphasises the decline ...
Agricultural Sector Import Standards 2026-01-22
22 January 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The debate focuses on the imbalance between high domestic farming standards in the UK, prioritising animal welfare and environmental considerations, and the often lower import standards. Sam Carling h...
Local Government Finances Surrey 2026-01-22
22 January 2026
Adjournment Debate
Contributed to this debate
The amount of money that local government authorities have, such as Surrey county council and the new east Surrey and west Surrey unitary councils, has a huge day-to-day impact on residents. It determ...
Northern Powerhouse Rail 2026-01-14
14 January 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Storm Goretti 2026-01-13
13 January 2026
Urgent Question
Contributed to this debate
Will the Minister confirm that the response to Storm Goretti was adequate? The MP raises concerns about the level of media coverage and government attention given to Cornwall compared to more central ...
Finance (No. 2) Bill 2026-01-13
13 January 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Ukraine and Wider Operational Update 2026-01-07
07 January 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Student Finance (Review of Payment Schedules) 2026-01-07
07 January 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The current student finance system is outdated and inflexible, leading to financial strain for students. The system does not align with the realities of monthly rent and bills payments, causing many s...
Safety of the A525 near Meadows Primary School
02 February 2026
The petition addresses the dangerous conditions of the A525 near Meadows Primary School in Newcastle-under-Lyme, highlighting recent incidents where a parent was knocked down and numerous near misses,...
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Safety of the A525 near Meadows Primary School
22 January 2026
The petition highlights the dangerous conditions of the A525 near Meadows Primary School in Newcastle-under-Lyme, citing recent incidents where a parent was knocked down while dropping off their child...
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Safety of the A500 Audley slip road
14 October 2025
The petition addresses the safety concerns of the A500 Audley slip road in Newcastle-under-Lyme, which is considered unsafe for residents, drivers, and pedestrians due to inadequate signage, poor visi...
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Attendance
54.5%
12 of 22 votes
Aye Votes
8
36.4% of votes
No Votes
4
18.2% of votes
Abstentions
10
45.5% of votes
03 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 458
Noes: 104
Passed
28 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
Ayes: 103
Noes: 284
Failed
28 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
Ayes: 91
Noes: 287
Failed
27 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9
Ayes: 91
Noes: 378
Failed
27 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1
Ayes: 88
Noes: 310
Failed
27 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 2
Ayes: 61
Noes: 311
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 195
Noes: 317
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial...
Ayes: 373
Noes: 106
Passed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Thir...
Ayes: 316
Noes: 194
Passed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 191
Noes: 326
Failed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 184
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Sentencing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 7
Ayes: 319
Noes: 127
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 344
Noes: 182
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 185
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 63 Stand part
Ayes: 348
Noes: 167
Passed
13 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 26
Ayes: 172
Noes: 334
Failed
13 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 9
Ayes: 181
Noes: 335
Failed
13 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 86 stand part
Ayes: 344
Noes: 173
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 25
Ayes: 187
Noes: 351
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 24
Ayes: 184
Noes: 331
Failed
12 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 7
Ayes: 188
Noes: 341
Failed
12 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 185
Noes: 344
Failed
2
PMQs Asked
34
Ministerial Questions Asked
93
House of Commons Debates Involved
1
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
3
Petitions Presented
22
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 649 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
+3% above average
This MP:
2
Average:
1.9
Ministerial Questions
+328% above average
This MP:
34
Average:
7.9
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-35% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
1.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+3833% above average
This MP:
93
Average:
2.4
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
5.1
Petitions Presented
+34% above average
This MP:
3
Average:
2.2
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
-28% below average
This MP:
54.5
Average:
75.6
Important Context
- - Ministers answer questions rather than asking them, so have different activity patterns
- - Activity quantity doesn't measure quality or effectiveness of representation
- - Some MPs focus more on constituency work than parliamentary questions
- - Newly elected MPs will have less parliamentary history
About This Page
This page tracks Adam Jogee's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.