Darren Jones MP
@darrenpjones
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Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister @10DowningStreet and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster @cabinetofficeuk | Labour MP, Bristol North West
Bristol, England
Joined February 2009
The last Labour government changed my life. Let’s do it again for the next generation. Vote for change on July 4th. Vote Labour. My Bristol North West election campaign message 👇
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Great to be in Wales today alongside @Keir_Starmer for the British-Irish Council. Our nations and islands succeed when we succeed together. Thank you @PrifWeinidog @WelshGovernment @BICSecretariat for hosting us.
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Making life better for working families. That is what a Labour government is for.
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The route to stronger growth - how we pay our way and compete with the rest of the world - will be led by science, AI and innovation. Britain’s best days are yet to come and this government has a plan to build a better future.
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The UK has committed £38.6 billion to research and innovation projects. This investment aims to propel the nation’s economic growth
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A pleasure to help open the new Spitfire Hangar community centre at Brabazon in North Bristol w/ @WestofEnglandCA @helengt76 @CHazelgroveMP and @YTLDevelopments @FrancisYeoh333. It’s great to have a developer for the new town of Brabazon investing in community facilities from
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We will build a Britain where everyone can believe in the future again.
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The new Office for the Impact Economy will bring investors together with people doing good work in their local communities to help unlock investment. I recently saw how this type of investment delivered new nurseries - making a difference to local families and their children.
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We are harnessing the benefits of AI to create jobs, boost growth and drive prosperity in the places that need it most. The new AI Growth Zone in South Wales and increased investment into AI will help us to seize the opportunities of AI and build a better Britain.
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My thoughts are with all those affected by the flooding in Monmouthshire. I am monitoring the situation closely with @CatherineFookes, Welsh Government and @NatResWales Thank you to the council and emergency services for their continuing response to the flooding.
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I was delighted to join @Keir_Starmer to launch the new Office for the Impact Economy in the @cabinetofficeuk this week. We’ll be working with philanthropists, charities and impact investors to deliver on the promise of change.
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A privilege to join the Remembrance Service in Shirehampton this morning, alongside local veterans, scouts, cubs, beavers, cadets and local residents to pay our respects to those who have served. We will remember them.
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A lovely “In conversation with…” at the beautiful @KingswestonHse today, discussing how to make arts and culture available to the many and not just the few. Thanks to David Sproxton, co-founder of @aardman, and Simon Wales, CEO of @Bristol_Beacon for joining.
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Tackling inequality. Protecting the planet. Creating the public services of tomorrow. @UKLabour is the progressive party facing the future, delivering a modern Britain. https://t.co/sUUUspfzcs
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Exclusive: Darren Jones says Labour has to convince young people it is ‘modern party of the future’
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We’re beating global competition for contracts to build more ships and planes here in the UK. From Norway to Türkiye, what do these deals mean for British jobs? Let me explain 👇🏻
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There are thousands of brilliant British businesses across the country. This week I spoke with @CBItweets @fsb_policy @The_IoD @MakeUK_ @britishchambers @e_nation and @StartupCltn at @10DowningStreet to discuss what more can be done to make the UK a great place to invest and
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Hurricane Melissa is approaching Jamaica. British nationals should follow our travel advice and the advice of the local authorities.
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Our £8 billion deal with Türkiye for 20 Typhoon fighter jets is a win for British workers. Delivering highly skilled, well-paid jobs for years to come. Driving renewal and opportunity across the country.
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A great pleasure to welcome Senior Minister @leehsienloong back to @10DowningStreet this morning. We discussed the strong bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and Singapore, and the opportunity to deepen bilateral investment. 🇬🇧🇸🇬
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How music helped the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in his grief, after losing his brother last year. Sir Keir joins Michael Berkeley on Private Passions at 12pm this Sunday to talk about music, family and the pressures of politics, sharing some of his favourite classical
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