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Chris Stephens MP | Glasgow South West2023-03-31T15:27:06+00:00

Chris Stephens MP

Working hard for everyone
in Glasgow South West

Chris Stephens MP

About Me

Chris Stephens is the current MP for the Glasgow South West Constituency, elected in 2015. Chris was then re-elected in June 2017.

Chris Stephens MP outside of the Corkerhill Community Hub

Surgeries

As your MP it is important to listen and be available to constituents. For that reason, I host several monthly surgeries across the constituency.

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News from Glasgow South West from your MP. We’ll cover news from Westminster and locally, share some knowledge about life as an MP and give shout-outs to the local community organisations.

March 2023 Case Statistics

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Chris Stephens MP12 hours ago
I took the opportunity to talk about the cost of living crisis, my work with Feeding Britain and Good Food Scotland and their amazing work providing affordable food throughout Glasgow South West and beyond. I also spoke about Universal credit deductions, sanctions and strike action.
#chrisstephensmp #glasgowsouthwest #snp #levellingupspokesperson #levellingup
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I took the opportunity to talk about the cost of living crisis, my work with Feeding Britain and Good Food Scotland and their amazing work providing affordab...
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Chris Stephens MP13 hours ago
My office is here to assist constituents living in Glasgow South West in various ways, from making private enquiries on your behalf to raising matters publicly in the House of Commons. I am pleased to report just some of the positive outcomes we achieved in the last week for local residents. If I can help you with any matter, don't hesitate to get in touch at 0141 883 0875 or via chris.stephens.mp@parliament.uk #chrisstephensmp #glasgowsouthwest #snp
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Thank you to the constituents who attended my busy surgery in Cardonald today. Cases lodged with respective authorities. #chrisstephensmp #glasgowsouthwest #snp #levellingupspokesperson #levellingup
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I want to make it very clear that the SNP is still calling on the UK Government to ban exploitative unpaid work trials and to protect workers, but we should not have to wait for the Government to act.
#chrisstephensmp #glasgowsouthwest #snp #levellingupspokesperson #levellingup
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I want to make it very clear that the SNP is still calling on the UK Government to ban exploitative unpaid work trials and to protect workers, but we should ...
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Chris Stephens MP2 days ago
I attended two events in Govan today. I visited the COL support (Multi-ethnic food distribution) event to see their fantastic work and speak to constituents. I then helped with the community litter pick alongside Cllr Ricky Bell. A voice for Govan. This was organised by Govan and Linthouse Housing Associations and Jim Ellis - area coordinator.
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I have appointments available for my surgery at Priesthill next week. I am at the 50p Church on Thursday 6th April at 12.30 pm. To book an appointment please email me at chris.stephens.mp@parliament.uk or call my office at 0141 883 0875. #chrisstephensmp #glasgowsouthwest #snp
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During the Easter adjournment I spoke about the cost of living crisis, my work with Feeding Britain and Good Food Scotland and their amazing work providing affordable food. I also spoke about UC deductions, sanctions and strike action.
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Chris Stephens MP · 13 hours ago
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I am pleased to report just some of the positive outcomes we achieved in the last week for local residents. If I can help you with any matter, don't hesitate to get in touch at 0141 883 0875 or via chris.stephens.mp @parliament.uk #chrisstephensmp #glasgowsouthwest #snp https://t.co/tPaT6KH60A
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Chris Stephens MP · 15 hours ago
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Thank you to the constituents who attended my busy surgery in Cardonald today. Cases lodged with respective authorities. #chrisstephensmp #glasgowsouthwest #snp #levellingupspokesperson #levellingup https://t.co/7wGW5lMCg9
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Chris Stephens MP · 1 day ago
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I want to make it very clear that the SNP is still calling on the UK Government to ban exploitative unpaid work trials and to protect workers, but we should not have to wait for the Government to act.
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Chris Stephens MP · 2 days ago
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Today I visited the COL support (Multi-ethnic food distribution) event to see their fantastic work. I then helped with the community litter pick alongside @Bell45. This was organised by Govan and Linthouse Housing Associations and Jim Ellis - area coordinator. https://t.co/XPvm6DnBbo
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Chris Stephens MP · 2 days ago
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I have appointments available for my surgery at Priesthill next week. I am at the 50p Church on Thursday 6th April at 12.30 pm. To book an appointment please email me at chris.stephens.mp @parliament.uk or call my office at 0141 883 0875. #chrisstephensmp #glasgowsouthwest… https://t.co/3kLu6p3k90
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I want to make it very clear that the SNP is still calling on the UK Government to ban exploitative unpaid work trials and to protect workers, but we should not have to wait for the Government to act. Chris Stephens has been the Member of Parliament for Glasgow South West since 2015. Chris has a strong union background. Chris represents the SNP at Parliament and is the front-bench Spokesperson for Levelling Up. https://chrisstephens.scot/ https://www.facebook.com/ChrisStephens https://twitter.com/ChrisStephens https://www.instagram.com/chris.stephens chrisstephensmp@parliament.uk https://members.parliament.uk/member/4463/contact 0141 883 0875 join the SNP:: https://my.snp.org/join
Unpaid work trials 29th March 2023
I took the opportunity to talk about the cost of living crisis, my work with Feeding Britain and Good Food Scotland and their amazing work providing affordable food throughout Glasgow South West and beyond. I also spoke about Universal credit deductions, sanctions and strike action. Chris Stephens has been the Member of Parliament for Glasgow South West since 2015. Chris has a strong union background. Chris represents the SNP at Parliament and is the front-bench Spokesperson for Levelling Up. https://chrisstephens.scot/ https://www.facebook.com/ChrisStephens https://twitter.com/ChrisStephens https://www.instagram.com/chris.stephens chrisstephensmp@parliament.uk https://members.parliament.uk/member/4463/contact 0141 883 0875 join the SNP:: https://my.snp.org/join
Easter Adjournment - 30 March 2023
I asked Michael Gove (Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities) about the third round of levelling-up funding and if it's not time to devolve the funding to devolved Administrations to enable its fair and efficient use. I also took the opportunity to congratulate Humza Yousaf, who shares many constituents with me. Chris Stephens has been the Member of Parliament for Glasgow South West since 2015. Chris has a strong union background. Chris represents the SNP at Parliament and is the front-bench Spokesperson for Levelling Up. His opposition is Michael Gove MP. https://chrisstephens.scot/ https://www.facebook.com/ChrisStephen... https://twitter.com/ChrisStephens https://www.instagram.com/chris.steph... chrisstephensmp@parliament.uk https://members.parliament.uk/member/... 0141 883 0875 join the SNP:: https://my.snp.org/join
Topical Questions, the third round of levelling-up funding - 27th March 2023
I was moved by the visit to my surgery by Danielle and her son Steven. Danielle asked me to contribute her son's story to this piece of legislation, which I was more than happy to do. Chris Stephens has been the Member of Parliament for Glasgow South West since 2015. Chris has a strong union background. Chris represents the SNP at Parliament and is the front bench Spokesperson for Levelling Up. His opposition is Michael Gove MP. https://chrisstephens.scot/ https://www.facebook.com/ChrisStephensSNP https://twitter.com/ChrisStephens https://www.instagram.com/chris.stephensmp/ chrisstephensmp@parliament.uk https://members.parliament.uk/member/4463/contact 0141 883 0875 join the SNP:: https://my.snp.org/join
World Down's Syndrome Day 23rd March 2023
With food inflation running at an astonishing 16.2%, the highest in 45 YEARS, I ask when the Government will show support for affordable community supermarkets. https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2023-03-23/debates/5E8CBA64-E5CE-42AA-9F53-FFB55768974A/details#contribution-1B9A6E7B-9D30-41F1-BE42-7CFE01756217 Chris Stephens has been the Member of Parliament for Glasgow South West since 2015. Chris has a strong union background. Chris represents the SNP at Parliament and is the front bench Spokesperson for Levelling Up. His opposition is Michael Gove MP. https://chrisstephens.scot/ https://www.facebook.com/ChrisStephensSNP https://twitter.com/ChrisStephens https://www.instagram.com/chris.stephensmp/ chrisstephensmp@parliament.uk https://members.parliament.uk/member/4463/contact 0141 883 0875 join the SNP:: https://my.snp.org/join
Food Price Inflation 23rd March 2023
With Passport Office worker due to go on strike for the next 5 weeks over pay terms that have many of them using foodbanks. I ask for a Government for a debate to resolve this issue. Leader of the House Penny Mordaunt answers for the Government. https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2023-03-23/debates/F5C6561E-6310-4A7A-9006-BC4DB8A784EB/details#contribution-E2D46031-6086-47D9-80F4-BD1A26643092 Chris Stephens has been the Member of Parliament for Glasgow South West since 2015. Chris has a strong union background. Chris represents the SNP at Parliament and is the front bench Spokesperson for Levelling Up. His opposition is Michael Gove MP. https://chrisstephens.scot/ https://www.facebook.com/ChrisStephensSNP https://twitter.com/ChrisStephens https://www.instagram.com/chris.stephensmp/ chrisstephensmp@parliament.uk https://members.parliament.uk/member/4463/contact 0141 883 0875 join the SNP:: https://my.snp.org/join
PCS Poverty Pay 23rd March 2023
I asked the Minister for Immigration if the Salvation Army is correct to point out that detaining trafficking victims as they arrive and then removing them will simply deliver vulnerable people back into the hands of the criminal gangs that exploited them in the first place. #StopTheBill #RefugeeBanBill Chris Stephens has been the Member of Parliament for Glasgow South West since 2015. Chris has a strong union background. Chris represents the SNP at Parliament and is the front-bench Spokesperson for Levelling Up. His opposition is Robert Jenrick MP. https://chrisstephens.scot/ https://www.facebook.com/ChrisStephen... https://twitter.com/ChrisStephens https://www.instagram.com/chris.steph... chrisstephensmp@parliament.uk https://members.parliament.uk/member/... 0141 883 0875 join the SNP:: https://my.snp.org/join
Illegal Migration Bill - 20th March 2023
I spoke at length about the Spring Budget and the woeful economic situation. A couple of years ago, I made a comparison that the Government were rather like those wicked characters the Warleggans in the period drama “Poldark”. I did not quite realise that that was a premonition on my part because once again we have a Budget that benefits the rich on the backs of the very poor. In Jeremy Hunt's own words, “Independence is always better than dependence.” 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 https://chrisstephens.scot/ https://www.facebook.com/ChrisStephen... https://twitter.com/ChrisStephens https://www.instagram.com/chris.steph... chrisstephensmp@parliament.uk https://members.parliament.uk/member/... 0141 883 0875 join the SNP:: https://my.snp.org/join
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation - Thursday 16 March 2023
Unbelieveably, The Government does not understand the mechanism for pay for Civil Servants. As the PCS Chair (https://members.parliament.uk/member/4463/registeredinterests) I asked for the Minister to urgently meet PCS representatives to discuss their pay issues. Chris Stephens has been the Member of Parliament for Glasgow South West since 2015. Chris has a strong union background. Chris represents the SNP at Parliament and is the front bench Spokesperson for Levelling Up. His opposition is Michael Gove MP. https://chrisstephens.scot/ https://www.facebook.com/ChrisStephensSNP https://twitter.com/ChrisStephens https://www.instagram.com/chris.stephensmp/ chrisstephensmp@parliament.uk https://members.parliament.uk/member/4463/contact 0141 883 0875 join the SNP:: https://my.snp.org/join
Civil Service Pay 16th March 2023
I took the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the housing of Ukrainian Refugees. As you may know, we have a ship berthed in the Constituency currently housing Ukraninan Refugees for dispersal. https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2023-03-14/debates/3ED49363-939A-4FE4-9540-62CFBE0840E2/details#contribution-122C6D56-4330-45AC-A0B2-11EBA2CEC505 Chris Stephens has been the Member of Parliament for Glasgow South West since 2015. Chris has a strong union background. Chris represents the SNP at Parliament and is the front bench Spokesperson for Levelling Up. His opposition is Michael Gove MP. https://chrisstephens.scot/ https://www.facebook.com/ChrisStephensSNP https://twitter.com/ChrisStephens https://www.instagram.com/chris.stephensmp/ chrisstephensmp@parliament.uk https://members.parliament.uk/member/4463/contact 0141 883 0875 join the SNP:: https://my.snp.org/join
Ukraninan Refugees: Homelessness 14/03/2023
I asked Michael Gove MP if he intends to share the building safety information with the devolved Administrations and other questions related to building safety. https://chrisstephens.scot/ https://www.facebook.com/ChrisStephen... https://twitter.com/ChrisStephens https://www.instagram.com/chris.steph... chrisstephensmp@parliament.uk https://members.parliament.uk/member/... 0141 883 0875 join the SNP:: https://my.snp.org/join
Building Safety debated on Tuesday 14 March 2023
I ask Cat Smith MP about holding to account and making transparent dark money donations to organisations like the Institute of Economic Affairs, the Adam Smith Institute and the TaxPayers Alliance. The Public really should know who is funding these organisations that hold such influence at the heart of Government. https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2023-03-09/debates/E56637D0-0A25-4010-9C1B-CCAA6DDC1D44/details#contribution-33C5516B-AF99-49C1-97EE-8CE12526A09A Chris Stephens has been the Member of Parliament for Glasgow South West since 2015. Chris has a strong union background. Chris represents the SNP at Parliament and is the front bench Spokesperson for Levelling Up. His opposition is Michael Gove MP. https://chrisstephens.scot/ https://www.facebook.com/ChrisStephensSNP https://twitter.com/ChrisStephens https://www.instagram.com/chris.stephensmp/ chrisstephensmp@parliament.uk https://members.parliament.uk/member/4463/contact 0141 883 0875 join the SNP:: https://my.snp.org/join
Charities acting as Think-tanks: Political Donations 9th March 2023
With reports that workers at McDonalds on zero hours contracts are being sexually harrased ( https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/feb/08/mcdonalds-signs-legal-pledge-amid-uk-sexual-harassment-concerns ) I ask Maria Caulfield the Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade) (Minister for Women) What action is being taken. It is a shame that other members of the House interupt both of us during this question and draw the ire of the Speaker. This is no trivial question. https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2023-03-08/debates/2A7C931E-2E47-4AF2-87FF-63C6F420B612/details#contribution-2C59CE2A-3A26-4827-BB8E-4457CF85E927 Chris Stephens has been the Member of Parliament for Glasgow South West since 2015. Chris has a strong union background. Chris represents the SNP at Parliament and is the front bench Spokesperson for Levelling Up. His opposition is Michael Gove MP. https://chrisstephens.scot/ https://www.facebook.com/ChrisStephensSNP https://twitter.com/ChrisStephens https://www.instagram.com/chris.stephensmp/ chrisstephensmp@parliament.uk https://members.parliament.uk/member/4463/contact 0141 883 0875 join the SNP:: https://my.snp.org/join
Topical Questions: Sexual Harrasment in the Workplace 8th March 2023
The Governments pernicious war on the pay of Civil Servants is part of broader anti worker legislation in the form of the Minimum Service Levels legislation. Civil Servants are the lubrication that keeps the UK running and they deserve the pay to reflect that. https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2023-03-07/debates/63BA2ECC-CE55-4021-A702-2D4021019C11/details#contribution-2EA412B7-C106-4793-8F68-042BDE0CCF13 Chris Stephens has been the Member of Parliament for Glasgow South West since 2015. Chris has a strong union background. Chris represents the SNP at Parliament and is the front bench Spokesperson for Levelling Up. His opposition is Michael Gove MP. https://chrisstephens.scot/ https://www.facebook.com/ChrisStephensSNP https://twitter.com/ChrisStephens https://www.instagram.com/chris.stephensmp/ chrisstephensmp@parliament.uk https://members.parliament.uk/member/4463/contact 0141 883 0875 join the SNP:: https://my.snp.org/join
Civil Service Pay; Westminster Hall 7th March 2023
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