At the start of February, as our first Prime Minister to join a meeting of European Council members since Brexit, Keir Starmer started the much-needed work to rebuild the UK's relationship with Europe.

On 19th May, the UK will welcome the Presidents of the European Council and the European Commission to the UK for the first UK-EU leaders’ summit, to further strengthen the relationship between the UK and the EU.

And on 7th June, I'm organising a summit in Bristol North West specially for constituents on ‘Resetting our relationship with the EU’.

This is part of a new series of town hall events that I'm running across the constituency this year, with each event themed to focus on a different mission in this government's Plan for Change.

I'm holding these events because it's important that, in my capacity as a constituency MP, I hear your views on the government's plans. This is your opportunity to share with me your support, questions or concerns about the work that my Cabinet colleagues and I are doing to deliver on our promise of change.

Important:

• This event is only for people who live in my Bristol North West constituency. If you are not a constituent, your ticket will be cancelled. (You can check if your address is in my constituency here.)

• For security reasons, the venue details will only be shared with attendees 24 hours before the event. The venue will be in Westbury-on-Trym.

• The venue is wheelchair accessible.

• My team can book a BSL interpreter for the event, subject to the availability of the BSL interpreters that we use – it is recommended to book as early as possible. Please email my office to request a BSL interpreter at darren.jones.mp@parliament.uk.

Confidence in policing has declined in recent years. Community policing has been diminished, with neighbourhood officers pulled off the beat to plug shortages elsewhere, weakening connections with communities they serve.

That’s why in this government’s Plan for Change, we’re putting police back on the beat, with a named officer for every neighbourhood, and 13,000 additional officers, PCSOs and special constables in neighbourhood roles in England and Wales.

As part of a special series of town hall events that I'm running this year, my constituents are invited to come and share with me their support, questions or concerns about the work that my Cabinet colleagues and I are doing to deliver on this milestone in our promise of change.

I'm pleased to announce that Clare Moody, Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner, will be joining me as a guest speaker at this event.

Important:

• This event is only for people who live in my Bristol North West constituency. If you are not a constituent, your ticket will be cancelled. (You can check if your address is in my constituency here.)

• For security reasons, the venue details will only be shared with attendees 24 hours before the event. The venue will be in Shirehampton.

• The venue is wheelchair accessible.

I want to hear the views of my constituents on a broad range of issues that this government is addressing in its Plan for Change.

At this town hall, we'll be discussing our government's mission to build 1.5 million new homes in England and fast-track planning decisions. Whilst this won’t affect Bristol North West, in the local context we have the YTL Arena and Brabazon housing developments, which will neighbour the constituency.

Already, plans to change local transport are in place in response to these developments: new train stations in North Filton and Henbury are due to open in 2026 and 2027, respectively, and work is underway to make changes to the Passage Road section of the A4018, including creating a bus lane. There are also proposals to create a new cycle lane and to widen the footpaths on Charlton Road.

I'm pleased to announce that Seb Loyn, Director of Planning & Development at YTL Developments – the company that is building the Arena and Brabazon housing site – will be joining me on stage for this event. Bristol City Council and the West of England Combined Authority are also preparing written and recorded video message updates specially for the event on the local transport matters mentioned above.

Important:

• This event is only for people who live in my Bristol North West constituency. If you are not a constituent, your ticket will be cancelled. (You can check if your address is in my constituency here.)

• For security reasons, the venue details will only be shared with attendees 24 hours before the event. The venue will be in Southmead.

• The venue is wheelchair accessible.

As we head into 2025, join me at a venue in Henleaze for a forward-looking discussion about the climate crisis.

As always, the audience can ask me anything. But here are some potential talking points, as a starter for ten:

• How can we mitigate the impacts of our winters getting warmer and wetter?

• What are the next steps for the UK to transition to clean energy?

• How do we take recycling rates, which have stagnated in Bristol, in the right direction this year?

Plus, I'm pleased to announce that Dr Alix Dietzel, a climate justice and climate policy expert at the University of Bristol, will be unpacking the outcomes of COP29.

Important:

• This event is only for people who live in my Bristol North West constituency. If you are not a constituent, your ticket will be cancelled. (You can check if your address is in my constituency here: https://members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP)

• For security reasons, the venue details will only be shared with attendees 24 hours before the event. The venue will be in Henleaze.

• The venue is wheelchair accessible.

I warmly invite my constituents in Bristol North West to join me for my annual Christmas Coffee Morning. This event will be held in Henbury.

I know they say you shouldn't talk about politics at Christmas, but how about a friendly chat with your MP over a cup of tea or coffee and a tasty mince pie? I'll be happy to discuss any local or national issues that are important to you.

Important:

• This event is only for people who live in my Bristol North West constituency. If you are not a constituent, your ticket will be cancelled. (You can check if your address is in my constituency here: https://members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP)

• For security reasons, the venue details will only be shared with attendees 24 hours before the event. The venue will be in Henbury.

• The venue is wheelchair accessible.

MPs will vote in the House of Commons on 29th November on whether to legalise assisted death.

The full text of the proposed new law, referred to as a ‘bill’, was published on 11th November. Its long title states it will “allow adults who are terminally ill, subject to safeguards and protections, to request and be provided with assistance to end their own life”.

This will be a free vote, meaning that MPs will not be told by Party whips whether to support or oppose the bill. The Prime Minister has also suspended collective Cabinet responsibility on any votes associated with the Bill, to allow Ministers to vote per their conscience.

My view is that a Private Members' Bill is not the right way to try to introduce a change in law on such a complex issue. This is because Private Members' Bills, which are introduced by backbench MPs, don't get anywhere near the same level of scrutiny and debate as the bills put forward by the Government. As someone who has passed a Private Members' Bill in the last Parliament, I am aware that they are normally only used for small changes in law – and legalising assisted death does not fall under that category. I therefore plan to either abstain or vote against the Bill on these grounds.

Putting my voting intention to one side, I want to give constituents the opportunity to hear both sides of the debate and to put their views to me directly. If you live in Bristol North West, you are warmly invited to come to this town hall event on assisted dying. All views will be listened to respectfully.

To help inform the discussion, I have invited guest speakers with opposing views on assisted dying:

• Pauline Carroll, a retired district nurse and lead campaigner for the Bristol and Bath branch of the Dignity in Dying campaign group, which supports the Bill.

• Professor Julian Hughes, an Honorary Professor at Bristol Medical School who specialises in philosophy and ethics in relation to ageing and dementia and a supporter of the Care Not Killing campaign, which opposes the Bill.

The panellists will make brief opening statements, and then the discussion will be opened up for questions or comments from the audience.

Important:

• This event is only for people who live in my Bristol North West constituency. If you are not a constituent, your ticket will be cancelled. (You can check if your address is in my constituency here.)

• For security reasons, the venue details will only be shared with attendees 24 hours before the event. The venue will be in Westbury-on-Trym.

• The venue is wheelchair accessible.

The Chancellor will deliver her Budget at the end of October. To answer any questions that my constituents have once the Budget has been announced, I’ll be holding a Budget Town Hall the following week.

Important:

• This event is only for people who live in my Bristol North West constituency. If you are not a constituent, your ticket will be cancelled. (You can check if your address is in my constituency here.)

• For security reasons, the venue details will only be shared with attendees 24 hours before the event. The venue will be near Westbury-on-Trym.

• The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Come along and chat informally with your local MP for Bristol North West about local or national issues over a drink in a venue in Ashley Down.

Important:

• Filming will take place at this event for local TV news.

• This event is only for people who live in my Bristol North West constituency. If you are not a constituent, your ticket will be cancelled. (You can check if your address is in my constituency here.)

• For security reasons, the venue details will only be shared with attendees 24 hours before the event. The venue will be in Ashley Down.

• The venue has step-free access and is fully accessible.

• Please note, drinks are not provided and attendees should purchase any refreshments they would like to order at the bar before the event begins.

This summer, Izzy Thorpe, from Westbury-on-Trym, reached the pinnacle of her sporting career when she won a silver medal at the Summer Olympics in Paris in the duet event in artistic swimming.

Politicians and athletes both share the ability to inspire others. Join Darren Jones MP for a conversation with Izzy to hear her Olympic story first-hand, and what’s next for the athlete as she navigates what it means to be a role model for the next generation.

Important:

• This event is only for people who live in my Bristol North West constituency. If you are not a constituent, your ticket will be cancelled. (You can check if your address is in my constituency here.)

• For security reasons, the venue details will only be shared with attendees 24 hours before the event. The venue will be in Lawrence Weston.

• The venue has step-free access and is fully accessible.

Come along and chat informally with your local MP for Bristol North West about local or national issues over a drink in a venue in Shirehampton.

Important:

• This event is only for people who live in my Bristol North West constituency. If you are not a constituent, your ticket will be cancelled.

• For security reasons, the venue details will only be shared with attendees 24 hours before the event. The venue will be in Shirehampton.

• Please note, drinks are not provided and attendees should purchase any refreshments they would like to order at the bar before the event begins.

What can you expect at my Summer Coffee Morning? It’s basically a bigger version of my Café Politics, where my constituents in Bristol North West can chat to me about local or national issues over a cup of tea or coffee.

This event will be held in the Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze council ward areas but has been organised for all constituents.

Important:

• This event is only for people who live in my Bristol North West constituency. For security reasons, the venue details will only be shared with attendees 24 hours before the event.

• The venue for this event has two small steps at the entrance but a ramp will be available for wheelchair users. The venue does not have a disabled toilet.

• Tea & coffee will be provided at this event.

Grab a cuppa and join me for a discussion about climate change and extreme weather following the recent flooding in Bristol North West.

Do you have a question about national or international politics on climate change that you'd like to ask your local MP?

Do you want to discuss how we can be more resilient to the impacts of extreme weather, including improving flood defences and home insulation in Bristol?

Do you love coffee and enjoy a lively chat?

Then this event is for you!


Important:

• This event is only for people who live in my Bristol North West constituency. For security reasons, the venue details will only be shared with attendees 24 hours before the event. The event will be held in Shirehampton.

• Tickets for Café Politics are free but limited — please use the link below to book.

• I always try to make my events accessible to all, but the venue for this event is on the first floor and does not have lift access.

The event is free, but tickets must be booked in advance using the link below.

See Bristol North West's villages celebrated on the big screen in a screening of 'Village Matters', created by Darren Jones MP as part of his It takes a village campaign.

In this collection of seven short films, Darren talks to experts from Historic England and a local historian about the historical context of issues that are important to constituents today.

Please note, Darren Jones MP will not be present at the screening.

The seven films will be played back-to-back, each focussing on a different theme:

• Travel through a 'secret' listed tunnel in Henbury and explore the vast network of public footpaths connecting the villages of Bristol North West.

• Learn how Gloucester Road benefitted from a Bristol-based innovation that was the biggest advance in road construction since the Roman times.

• Discover why high streets offer a window into our local history, and what Historic England learned in its project about Shire High Street.

• Delve into how the River Trym has been enjoyed and protected by local villagers since the Bronze Age – and how Southmead might be the oldest village in Bristol!

• Hear about Sea Mills' proud history in being home to some of the first council houses in the country, with houses built for soldiers returning from war – and how social housing may have prevented a revolution.

• Uncover the fascinating story of how repurposing a shelter for WWII soldiers manning anti-aircraft guns in Purdown gave Lockleaze its first community centre.

• See how the beautiful architecture of Grace House in Westbury Park was designed to mirror the school's educational philosophy that expressive movement is therapeutic, and explore the rich history of SEND education in Bristol North West.

Calling all Henleaze and Westbury Park residents: Darren Jones MP wants to hear your views on the identity, charm and community spaces in your little patch of Bristol North West.

• Do you feel a strong sense of community spirit where you live?

• What would help to strengthen your community?

• What fills you with pride about your village?

Ahead of the meeting, please share your views in Darren's 'It takes a village' survey. The results of the survey will help to inform the discussion points for the meeting: www.darren-jones.co.uk/villages

The venue will be sent to attendees the day before the Village Meeting.

** The event is fully booked. Please click here for tickets to an alternative screening at 3:45pm-4:45pm on Monday, 18th March. **

See Bristol North West's villages celebrated on the big screen in a screening of 'Village Matters', created by Darren Jones MP as part of his It takes a village campaign.

In this collection of seven short films, Darren talks to experts from Historic England and a local historian about the historical context of issues that are important to constituents today.

The seven films will be played back-to-back, each focussing on a different theme:

• Travel through a 'secret' listed tunnel in Henbury and explore the vast network of public footpaths connecting the villages of Bristol North West.

• Learn how Gloucester Road benefitted from a Bristol-based innovation that was the biggest advance in road construction since the Roman times.

• Discover why high streets offer a window into our local history, and what Historic England learned in its project about Shire High Street.

• Delve into how the River Trym has been enjoyed and protected by local villagers since the Bronze Age – and how Southmead might be the oldest village in Bristol!

• Hear about Sea Mills' proud history in being home to some of the first council houses in the country, with houses built for soldiers returning from war – and how social housing may have prevented a revolution.

• Uncover the fascinating story of how repurposing a shelter for WWII soldiers manning anti-aircraft guns in Purdown gave Lockleaze its first community centre.

• See how the beautiful architecture of Grace House in Westbury Park was designed to mirror the school's educational philosophy that expressive movement is therapeutic, and explore the rich history of SEND education in Bristol North West.

Calling all Westbury-on-Trym residents: Darren Jones MP wants to hear your views on the identity, charm and community spaces in your little patch of Bristol North West.

• Do you feel a strong sense of community spirit where you live?

• What would help to strengthen your community?

• What fills you with pride about your village?

Ahead of the meeting, please share your views in Darren's 'It takes a village' survey. The results of the survey will help to inform the discussion points for the meeting: www.darren-jones.co.uk/villages

The venue will be sent to attendees the day before the Village Meeting.

Calling all Southmead residents: Darren Jones MP wants to hear your views on the identity, charm and community spaces in your little patch of Bristol North West.

• Do you feel a strong sense of community spirit where you live?

• What would help to strengthen your community?

• What fills you with pride about your community?

Ahead of the meeting, please share your views in Darren's 'It takes a village' survey. The results of the survey will help to inform the discussion points for the meeting: www.darren-jones.co.uk/villages

The venue will be sent to attendees the day before the Village Meeting.

Calling all Horfield residents: Darren Jones MP wants to hear your views on the identity, charm and community spaces in your little patch of Bristol North West.

• Do you feel a strong sense of community spirit where you live?

• What would help to strengthen your community?

• What fills you with pride about your community?

Ahead of the meeting, please share your views in Darren's 'It takes a village' survey. The results of the survey will help to inform the discussion points for the meeting: www.darren-jones.co.uk/villages

The venue will be sent to attendees the day before the Village Meeting.

Calling all Henbury residents: Darren Jones MP wants to hear your views on the identity, charm and community spaces in your little patch of Bristol North West.

• Do you feel a strong sense of community spirit where you live?

• What would help to strengthen your community?

• What fills you with pride about your community?

Ahead of the meeting, please share your views in Darren's 'It takes a village' survey. The results of the survey will help to inform the discussion points for the meeting: www.darren-jones.co.uk/villages

The venue will be sent to attendees the day before the Village Meeting.

Calling all Brentry residents: Darren Jones MP wants to hear your views on the identity, charm and community spaces in your little patch of Bristol North West.

• Do you feel a strong sense of community spirit where you live?

• What would help to strengthen your community?

• What fills you with pride about your community?

Ahead of the meeting, please share your views in Darren's 'It takes a village' survey. The results of the survey will help to inform the discussion points for the meeting: www.darren-jones.co.uk/villages

The venue will be sent to attendees the day before the Village Meeting.

I know they say you shouldn't talk about politics at Christmas, but how about a friendly chat with your MP over a cup of tea or coffee and a tasty mince pie? I'll be happy to discuss any local or national issues that are important to you.

The Christmas Coffee Morning will be held in a venue in the BS9 area. (For security reasons, the venue details will only be shared with registered attendees 24 hours before the event.)

Unlike my Village Meetings, this event is not area-specific and constituents from across Bristol North West are welcome to attend, not just those living in the BS9 area.

Calling all Lockleaze residents: Darren Jones MP wants to hear your views on the identity, charm and community spaces in your little patch of Bristol North West.

• Do you feel a strong sense of community spirit where you live?

• What would help to strengthen your community?

• What do you think the motto or slogan should be for your community?

Share your views at this Village Meeting and please take part in Darren's It takes a village survey.

Find out more about It takes a village on the campaign webpage.

The venue will be sent to attendees the day before the Village Meeting.

Calling all residents of Stoke Bishop & Sneyd Park: Darren Jones MP wants to hear your views on the identity, charm and community spaces in your village.

• Do you feel a strong sense of community spirit where you live?

• What would help to strengthen your community?

• What do you think the village motto should be for your area?

Share your views at this Village Meeting and please take part in Darren's It takes a village survey.

Find out more about It takes a village on the campaign webpage.

The venue will be sent to attendees the day before the Village Meeting.

Calling all residents of Sea Mills, Coombe Dingle & Kingsweston: Darren Jones MP wants to hear your views on the identity, charm and community spaces in your village.

• Do you feel a strong sense of community spirit where you live?

• What would help to strengthen your community?

• What do you think the village motto should be for your area?

Share your views at this Village Meeting and please take part in Darren's It takes a village survey.

Find out more about It takes a village on the campaign webpage.

The venue will be sent to attendees the day before the Village Meeting.

Calling all Avonmouth residents: Darren Jones MP wants to hear your views on the identity, charm and community spaces in your village.

• Do you feel a strong sense of community spirit where you live?

• What would help to strengthen your community?

• What do you think the village motto should be for your area?

Share your views at this Village Meeting, and please take part in Darren's It takes a village survey.

Find out more about It takes a village on the campaign webpage.

The venue will be sent to attendees the day before the Village Meeting.

Calling all Lawrence Weston residents: Darren Jones MP wants to hear your views on the identity, charm and community spaces in your little patch of Bristol North West.

• Do you feel a strong sense of community spirit where you live?

• What would help to strengthen your community?

• What do you think the motto or slogan should be for your community?

Share your views at this Village Meeting and please take part in Darren's It takes a village survey.

Find out more about It takes a village on the campaign webpage.

The venue will be sent to attendees the day before the Village Meeting.

Calling all Shire residents: Darren Jones MP wants to hear your views on the identity, charm and community spaces in your village.

• Do you feel a strong sense of community spirit where you live?

• What would help to strengthen your community?

• What do you think the village motto should be for your area?

Share your views at this Village Meeting and please take part in Darren's It takes a village survey.

Find out more about It takes a village on the campaign webpage.

The venue will be sent to attendees the day before the Village Meeting.