Andrea Jenkyns MP: Recent Episodes
Andrea Jenkyns MP
Conservative Member of Parliament for Morley and Outwood, Member of the Health Select Committee and proud Yorkshirewoman.
Speaking in today's Westminster Hall debate on the Effect of the EU Referendum on Gibraltar, Andrea Jenkyns MP emphasised the potential for new trade and investment to support the strong growth of the region.
Andrea recently met with Matoke Holdings who have developed Reactive Oxygen, which has shown to be a whole new class of antibiotics. With her focus on antimicrobial resistance, Andrea was delighted to champion this exciting product in Parliament.
Following her recent visit to the fantastic Jerry Clay Academy, Andrea asked the Education Minister Nick Gibb what steps the Government is taking to support leaders of multi-academy trusts.
Morley and Outwood MP Andrea Jenkyns praised the measures announced by the Chancellor in his Budget today.
In today's Prime Minister's Questions, Chair of the APPG on Patient Safety and MP for Morley and Outwood Andrea Jenkyns raised the case of Joan Reid, her constituent who died in tragic circumstances last year, and asked what more the Government can do to put patient safety at the heart of the NHS.
In today's Business, Innovation and Skills Questions Morley and Outwood MP Andrea Jenkyns questioned the Government on their work to get people from disadvantaged backgrounds into work and further education.
Skills Minister Nick Boles has congratulated Andrea Jenkyns MP on her new campaign to get 50 new apprenticeships in 50 days, which she launches today.
Andrea Jenkyns MP spoke in support of the Government's changes to Sunday trading, calling on her own experience as a retailer. The changes were voted down when the SNP chose to vote against the Government, despite the changes bringing regulation in England more in line with that in Scotland.
In today's Transport Questions the Rail Minister Claire Perry agreed to meet with Andrea Jenkyns MP to discuss improvements to Morley railway station, which has suffered from decades of underinvestment.
In today's Women & Equalities Questions Andrea Jenkyns MP questioned Nicky Morgan MP, Education Secretary and Minister for Equalities, on the government's plans for getting more girls into STEM subjects. In her answer the Minister congratulated local schools Outwood Grange and Woodkirk, which she visited with Andrea last year, for their progress on STEM subjects.
Andrea Jenkyns MP was on BBC Radio 5 Live this morning as part of John Pienaar's Backbench Questions feature. Andrea and John talked about her background, why she got into politics, and Andrea's support for a Leave vote in the upcoming referendum. Andrea also sang the ABBA classic Mamma Mia with Telegraph correspondent Kate McCann and George Parker, Financial Times Political Editor
In today's Health Questions, Andrea Jenkyns MP slammed Labour Shadow Health Secretary Heidi Alexander's failure to condemn tomorrow's junior doctors strike which will put patients at risk.
In today's Health Select Committee, Morley and Outwood MP Andrea Jenkyns questioned the new Chair and Chief Executive of NHS Improvement on patient safety, foundation trusts and whistleblowing.
Morley and Outwood MP debates the junior doctors' strike with Lucy Ward, a junior doctor, and BBC Radio Leeds' Liz Green live this morning.
Peter Wyman CBE, the chosen new head of the Care Quality Commission, came before the Health Select Committee in December 2015. Andrea took the opportunity to robustly question him on his priorities for better, safer care for patients.
This morning Andrea went along to the Asquith Primary Key Stage 2 carol service in St Peters Church. You can hear the pupils singing here!
Andrea today visited Kingsland Primary School, an Outstanding special school in Wakefield, to hear their Christmas carols that they have been practising for the festive season. You can hear their wonderful singing here.
On a visit today to Kingsland Primary School to hear their wonderful carols that they have been practising for Christmas, Andrea took to the stage herself to sing "Have Yourself a Very Merry Christmas" with the pupils. Kingsland is a special school in Wakefield which is rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.
Morley and Outwood MP and Member of the Health Select Committee Andrea Jenkyns spoke up on Monday in a debate on levying a tax on sugary drinks to emphasise the importance of personal responsibility instead of regressive taxation.
Andrea Jenkyns MP, Chair of the All Party Group on Patient Safety, today urged the Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt to stay the course to secure the seven day NHS reforms that will ensure a safer NHS for patients.
Morley and Outwood MP Andrea Jenkyns informed the Prime Minister about recent improvements at Bruntcliffe School in the constituency and asked about the government's education policy.
Andrea Jenkyns MP today asked Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond about whether free movement of people and access to benefits and the NHS will form part of the Government's renegotiation with the European Union.
Andrea Jenkyns MP, Chair of the APPG on Local Democracy and MP for Morley and Outwood, spoke in the debate on the Second Reading of the Cities and Local Government (Lords) Bill. She welcomed the proposals but called for more acknowledgement and inclusion of town and parish councils.
Andrea took the opportunity at Health Questions today to question Jeremy Hunt, Health Secretary, on Infection Control. Hear her question and the Secretary of State's answer here.
Andrea talks to Johnny l'Anson about parental concerns about Morley Academy, and what she is doing to help.
Andrea told the Prime Minister about the success of TopicUK, a social enterprise based in the constituency, and asked about the plans for devolution as part of the Northern Powerhouse. Listen to the PMs answer here.
Andrea Jenkyns, MP for Morley and Outwood and member of the Health Select Committee speaks to Liz Green about the recent report into Yorkshire Ambulance Trust.