Working Hard In Newport East
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Villa Oldstars are winners for local Good Cause
Jessica meets Tony Morley at Caldicot Town FC... Read more
Jessica & John Griffiths AM, Your Labour Team, Out and About in Alway
Newport East Is Above Average in Higher Education
Recently released figures from the Department for Children, Schools and Families show that since 1997 Newport East has seen an increase (above the national average) in young people starting an undergraduate course in a UK higher education institution. The figures show that across the UK there was an average increase of 25%, while Newport East saw an increase of 32%. Read more
Opportunity for small local companies to access business opportunities
Small businesses in the local area are being encouraged to sign up to the government's Supply2.gov.uk website, so they can take advantage of tendering for government contracts as soon as they are available. Jessica Morden, MP for Newport East, said 'I really want to urge all local businesses to sign up to this website.' Read more...
Jessica Goes Wild for Wildlife
Supporting Gwent Wildlife Trust, jessica signed up to their 'Living Landscape' campaign recently. Read more about the reception Jessica attended or More information about 'A Living Landscape' or Find out more about Gwent Wildlife Trust membership, events & volunteering
Jessica Gives Support To Apprenticeships
On a viait to Atlas Electronik UK Limited in Caldicot Jessica met the apprentices and praised the commitment of companies who offer highly skilled placements to young people. Read more about the visit...
Statement on Banking Action Plan
After consulting with the Bank of England and the Financial Services Authority, the Government has announced that it is bringing forward specific and comprehensive measures to ensure the stability of the financial system and to protect ordinary savers, depositors, businesses and borrowers. Read the full statement...
Jessica Helps Launch A New Newport Development
Jessica visited the new George Wimpey show appartment and sales office for the City Vision development which comprises more than 400 apartments. Jessica learnt that the oval shaped design was inspired by the site's nearest neighbours, The Dragons, Newport's rugby team.
Parkinson's Disease - Cwmbran
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.
New Offices & Shop for Raven House Trust
Jessica celebrates with Raven House Trust in their new home Read more...
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 GLC to Support the Big Ask Campaign
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. Read more... Link to... Friends of the Earth website
Working Hard In Westminster
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Government Announces The Legislative Programme in The Queens Speech 2008
Read The Queens Speech 2008 in full
Jessica Backs SunSmart Campaign
Newport East MP was on hand to meet the Mole Watch Clinic's mascot 'Mole' and support this important campaign. The friendly mole was in Parliament to encourage MPs to raise awareness amongst young people of the SunSmart Campaign which aims to help reduce skin cancers linked to exposure to the sun. Read more...
Newport Welsh Refuge Council Welcomed to 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."
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Welcome
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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