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Jo Gideon

Jo Gideon MP wins Newcomer MP of the Year Award

Friday, 15 December, 2023

I am delighted to have won the Patchwork Foundation Newcomer MP of the Year Award this evening. My motto is "Putting People before Politics" and that's why this award is an honour that I will treasure forever. One of the joys of my role as a Member of Parliament is enabling large conversations that build resilience and empower communities, ensuring that the voices of the most vulnerable are at the...

Armed Forces Day

Jo Gideon MP attends the Parade in the Park event to celebrate Armed Forces Day

I had a brilliant afternoon at Longton Park to celebrate #ArmedForcesDay. It was wonderful to see such a large turnout of people coming together to celebrate...

Bingo Day

Jo Gideon MP celebrates National Bingo Day

Brilliant to be able to visit Buzz Bingo and Mecca Bingo this evening to celebrate National Bingo Day with staff and customers and learn more about the club’s...

Stoke Sentinel Personally Speaking: 'At what point does the right to offend become offensive?'

Lately, we have been surrounded by discussions about freedom of speech and the controversial right to offend. The problem is – who is the arbiter of good taste...

ASDA

Jo Gideon MP meets with ASDA to discuss their commitment to reducing unnecessary packaging

I had the pleasure of meeting with Asda recently and was genuinely impressed by their commitment to reducing unnecessary packaging through trialling the...

Home Secretary

Jo Gideon MP welcomes Home Secretary to Stoke-on-Trent to open new Home Office building in Smithfied

I was absolutely delighted to welcome the Home Secretary to my constituency today for the official opening of the new Home Office building in Smithfield. It was...

Premier Foods PLC

Jo Gideon MP visits Premier Foods PLC with the Food Standards Agency

I was delighted to welcome the Food Standards Agency to my constituency last week for a visit to Premier Foods. It was a truly fascinating day as we had the...

Today is #MNDAwarenessDay, which is an opportunity for all of us to help raise awareness of motor neuron disease. Earlier today, I met with the MND Association in Parliament to discuss the work they do and pledge my support.

Jo Gideon MP meets with the MND Association in Parliament

Today is #MNDAwarenessDay, which is an opportunity for all of us to help raise awareness of motor neuron disease. Earlier today, I met with the MND Association...

First Buses

Letter to First Buses regarding bus cuts

This morning, I have written to the Managing Director of First Buses to express my deep concern upon reading this week that First Buses has decided to implement...

join Cats Protection and Dogs Trust to support the new Bill

Jo Gideon MP meets with Cats Protection and Dogs Trust

I was pleased to join Cats Protection and Dogs Trust to support the new Bill, which could have a hugely positive impact on the lives of people who rent their...