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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 2h

When I was in government, we were having serious conversations about AI risks. The challenge is separating what’s real from what’s hype. That’s why we need independent testing, better evidence and international cooperation to understand what’s really happening with AI.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

AI-driven productivity can help us grow the economy and pay for the public services we want. I spoke to Sky News about how AI can support more productive businesses, higher wages, and more tax revenue.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The pupils here tell me they're going to read all 2,000 of their new books - and I believe them! A great morning in Southmead opening the new home for Elmfield School for Deaf Children and the refurbished Badocks Wood Academy. Thank you to everyone for the warm welcome.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

On the one hand, AI is going to end humanity. On the other, it's all just marketing hype before an IPO. I spoke with Times Radio to discuss why governments can't afford to wait and see, when AI agents are already making decisions without us knowing.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We’ve recently been asking: will AI kill us? Instead, we should be asking: how will AI make Britain richer and fairer? We’ll soon see cracks in the foundations of our economy if we’re too slow to respond. 👇 www.thetimes.com/article/4d23...

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Labour must get ahead of the curve on AI — or face a populist backlash

How the technology will disrupt our economy is the big question the party should be debating at conference, says the former chief secretary to Sir Keir Starmer

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A rainy but very warm welcome in Henleaze this morning. The Bristol North West Labour team and I get out and about all year round to listen to local residents - come rain or shine!

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Bristol North West is home to some brilliant high streets - including Gloucester Road, with the longest stretch of independent shops in Europe. The Government is putting power back in the hands of local people, backing local businesses and giving communities a real say over their high streets.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

200 constituents joined me at St Monica’s Trust to watch the People’s Emergency Briefing on climate change, followed by an important conversation and Q&A with Dr. Alix Dietzel from the University of Bristol.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We should take steps to make sure unsafe AI doesn’t cause harm. But we shouldn’t ban safe AI when it’s the main driver of growth in the UK. I joined BBC Newscast to discuss this and my call for parliaments and governments to step up. Watch 👇 youtu.be/uJTd0MjnMfI?...

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Is it possible to slow AI development down? | BBC Newscast

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I wouldn’t say lawmakers are “freaking out” but it’s right we respond to calls from AI labs to help pace the frontier. That mustn’t mean banning innovation or science, or over regulating and killing off safe AI start ups in the UK (the main driver of economic growth in the UK in the last quarter).

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UK Lawmakers Are Freaking Out Over AI’s Summer of Chaos

As AI agents go rogue and fears of superintelligence grow, politicians are raising the alarm over its potential harm to human existence.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Britain is pro-innovation, a world leader in science and a brilliant place to start up a business - especially when using AI. We must get the balance right between this and rightly calling for multi-lateral frameworks for the safe development of technology. 👉 www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Lovely to be able to spend an hour with the brilliant @labourlist.bsky.social team to talk a bit about the past two years and what should come next. 👇 youtu.be/sZB3P1ydfrg

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Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Explained! - LabourList Podcast with Darren Jones

YouTube video by LabourList

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Great to see the new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, next to Bristol Temple Meads, open today. Congratulations to the University of Bristol, West of England Combined Authority, Network Rail and partners for this brilliant regeneration project. Read more👇 www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

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‘Gigantic spaceship’: University of Bristol’s flagship £500m campus opens

Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus near to station will make it easier for students and staff to commute

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I don’t support calls to ban innovation or scientific endeavour. It’s a false choice that undermines some of our greatest strengths. But the pace of AI development highlights how slow our institutions are - be that parliaments, governments or regulators. 👇 www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

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‘We’re plausibly close to crossing the line’: are warnings of uncontrollable AI coming true?

A spate of serious safety incidents have increased fears about the power and impenetrability of the most advanced models

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

A packed room with constituents to watch the @nebriefing.bsky.social film and then have a fascinating Q&A with them and Dr Alix Dietzel from @bristoluni.bsky.social. After a summer of extreme heat, and expected extreme weather this winter, we must go further and faster on climate adaptation.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Artificially intelligent 'agents' working together and communicating via a secret message board to agree collective action, without human operators knowing, doesn't sound great to me. I've written to our brilliant UK Minister for Artificial Intelligence Kanishka Narayan MP to ask for an update.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Britain isn’t as rich as we often think but that won’t be fixed by public spending alone. We must face the future so that when voters ask at the next election “is Britain heading in the right direction?” the answer is yes. My first piece for @thetimes.com 👇 www.thetimes.com/article/0e2e...

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Using AI in our economy could be one of Britain’s biggest opportunities. But done badly, it could be a huge risk. With an ageing population and fewer people paying tax the challenge is clear: create more wealth, improve productivity and wages, and make sure workers have the skills to benefit.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Great to see funding from the West of England Combined Authority helping make a real difference here at the Key Cafe. Through Connect to Work, the Restore Trust will support around 140 people with complex barriers to employment to move into sustainable work.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The economy is starting to turn the corner thanks, in part, to the actions of the Labour Government. But the conflict in Iran will increase energy and food prices. It’s right the PM supports people through difficult times while delivering a credible long term plan to improve living standards.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Russia has warned the UK of “consequences” today over our support for Ukraine. Back in January, I spoke about how the risk of direct or indirect confrontation with Russia is becoming increasingly relevant. We must be clear-eyed about the threat and prepared to keep Britain safe.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Britain's relationship with Europe matters: for our economy, for our security, for our future. We’ve reset that relationship, from improving trade and cooperation to restarting youth mobility. There's still more to do - because a stronger partnership with Europe means a stronger Britain.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I met with Ellen and Stewart to hear about the incredible work they do at North Bristol and South Gloucestershire Foodbank – and the growing challenges they face. Take a listen to what they had to say. If you're able to help, even a small donation can make a real difference to local families.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Great coffee, great food, and most importanly - second chances. The Key Cafe in Bishopston is making a real difference by creating opportunities for people leaving prison to rebuild their lives through work, routine and community. Definitely worth a visit!

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I visited the North Bristol and South Gloucestershire food bank in Horfield, where volunteers are doing incredible work. Right now, donations are running low. If you're able to, please consider adding an extra item to your shop and donating it at your local supermarket collection point.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Solar panels are going up on schools across the country - including Bristol’s own Avonmouth Primary. This Government is taking practical action to help schools generate their own clean electricity, reduce energy costs and support our transition to net zero.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Food banks are under more pressure than ever. That was the clear message from my visit to the North Bristol and South Gloucestershire Foodbank. If you can spare a little extra, please do. It goes straight to families in our community who need it most.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

A great turnout in Southmead for my final town hall before the summer break. We covered everything from local concerns to international affairs, with climate change emerging as the biggest topic of discussion. See you at my next Q&A in September!

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Free buses and cheaper days out might sound small to wealthy commentators in the Westminster bubble. Families across my constituency would disagree. This Government is helping hardworking parents give their kids a summer to remember.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined my final Town Hall Q&A before the summer break at the Greenway Centre in Southmead. My next Town Hall will be in September - see you then!

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Excellent news. It’s crucial we continue to lead the debate on both mitigating and adapting to global warming. Pleased to see Ed Miliband take this so seriously as he takes on the UK Governor at the World Bank.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Westbury Welcome has been helping refugee families settle into our community in Bristol North West since 2017 - supporting with housing, education and employment. Through the Government's Community Sponsorship programme, they continue to make a difference for families starting afresh in our city.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Avonmouth is at the forefront of creating good local jobs, growing the economy and building a cleaner future. From major energy projects to ambitious new carbon capture opportunities, the industries of tomorrow are being shaped right here at the Bristol Port.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

It was great to meet with Exolum and 7CO2 to hear about their plans for a UK-leading carbon capture, utilisation and storage terminal at Avonmouth Docks. This project could unlock up to £200 million of investment, creating new jobs and helping drive the transition to a cleaner economy.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Thank you and good night. See you in September.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

From the campaign trail and the media studios to the Treasury, No10 and the Cabinet Office. It’s been a privilege to be in the cabinet of a Labour government and to serve the country. Andy Burnham has called to tell me I won’t be a part of his cabinet. I wish him and his team every success.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We’ve been changing the way government works — cutting bureaucracy to get more stuff done. Plenty more to do, not least to push more power out to every part of the country, but let’s see how we’ve been getting on 👇

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

A brilliant morning talking to local residents in Bishopston and Ashley Down with the Bristol North West Labour team.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The Green Party is charging groups to use our green spaces. The Downs has been protected for "free and uninterrupted use" since 1861. It's right that large commercial events contribute towards maintaining the Downs, but charging small groups to run, exercise or sing together is absurd.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Always a pleasure to be back in Ashley Down. I visited the new train station with Mark from GWR to hear how they're planning to expand local services, connecting residents to the new town and Brabazon development and the new University of Bristol Temple Meads campus.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

A privilege to be a part of Keir Starmer’s final cabinet meeting and PMQs as his Chief Secretary. Our Labour government, irrespective of who is in what role, has the mission of spreading wealth, power and opportunity to the many. Keir has done that and long may it continue.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Q: What use is government help if you don’t know about it and can’t figure out how to use it? A: None at all. That’s why Innovation Fellow Teneeka and her team built a new portal for our free childcare offering in just 90 days - a process that historically took 18 months.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Great to see our No10 Innovation Fellows in the FT. Inspired by the team who built the Presidential Innovation Fellows for @barackobama.bsky.social, we send tech experts across public services to help us move fast and fix things. Read more (£): www.ft.com/content/4df5...

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

We sent a forward-deployed AI engineer to prison. He’s not a criminal - he’s been creating tools that are massively saving staff time and are now being rolled out across the Prison Service. The No10 Innovation Fellows were set up to do exactly this - helping us to move fast and fix things.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The UK has immense untapped potential. The Civil Service needs young people with fresh perspectives, even if they don’t fit the traditional "Civil Service mould". Delighted to welcome this year's Summer Internship cohort, a path for talent from lower socioeconomic backgrounds to work in government.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Trust in politics depends on transparency. That's why conflicts of interest must be declared, lobbying rules must be upheld, and saying "it's none of your business" isn't good enough.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

A £5 million donation may suit Nigel Farage, but transparency isn't optional - whether you force a by-election or not. The Government is introducing tougher checks on those trying to buy and sell our democracy.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The Downs Committee forgot to discuss concerns I raised about the council's plans to charge small businesses to use the Downs. I'm not letting this go. Here's why the 160-year-old law that protected the Downs should have settled the issue long ago.

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Our final set of Cabinet Office parliamentary questions in the House of Commons before a new team is appointed. It’s been a privilege to support the Prime Minister and to work with a brilliant team in the Cabinet Office, and we wish our successors well.

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