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Written Question
John Smyth
Monday 19th January 2026

Asked by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)

Question

To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what lessons the Church has learned from the case of John Smyth QC.

Answered by Marsha De Cordova

The Church of England commissioned the Makin Review into the historic abuse surrounding John Smyth, which was published 7th November 2024 and can be found here: https://www.churchofengland.org/media/press-releases/independent-review-churchs-handling-smyth-case-published

Following the publication of the Makin Review, a task and finish group was established, which most recently produced a progress report for the February meeting of the General Synod. https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2025-11/gs-misc-1433-makin-task-and-finish-interim-report_0_0.pdf


The work in this area remains a high priority and is regularly reviewed. It is expected to publish its next progress report ahead of the July 2026 sitting of the General Synod.

Early Day Motion
Audley Festive 5k Run (3 Signatures)
19 Jan 2026
Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House notes the success of the Audley Festive 5k Run that took place on Sunday 14 December 2025; congratulates Andrew Miles who won the race in 16 minutes and 10 seconds and all those who took part; acknowledges the work of all those involved in making this annual …
Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 15 Jan 2026
Food Inflation

"I shall add a Labour voice to the case for supply and production, but first I pay tribute to the Newcastle-Staffs Foodbank in Newcastle-under-Lyme, which does wonderful work, particularly at the Newcastle Congregational Church on King Street.

The intervention by the right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr Carmichael) …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 15 Jan 2026
Food Inflation

"I am grateful to my hon. Friend for giving way. It is not for me to touch on stereotypes, but being his mate and, at Christmas, his secret Santa recipient, I can confirm that he is very generous indeed. We are all enjoying his speech immensely, but I wonder whether …..."
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Written Question
Africa: Foreign Relations
Thursday 15th January 2026

Asked by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has considered the potential merits of hosting a stand alone UK-Africa summit in the United Kingdom.

Answered by Chris Elmore - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The Government regularly engages with African countries and African regional bodies. Any announcements of future summits to be hosted, or attended by, the UK Government will be made in the normal way in due course.

Written Question
East Africa: Food Insecurity
Thursday 15th January 2026

Asked by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent engagement His Majesty’s Government has had with IGAD about a) food security and b) regional stability in East Africa.

Answered by Chris Elmore - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

We remain in regular contact with members of IGAD on a range of regional issues, including through the UK's Representative to IGAD based in Djibouti.

Early Day Motion
Newcastle-under-Lyme Community Orchestra Christmas Concert 2025 (2 Signatures)
15 Jan 2026
Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House notes with pleasure the Newcastle-under-Lyme Community Orchestra Christmas Concert 2025 held at Fenton Town Hall on Saturday 13 December 2025 and was attended by the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme; welcomes the fact that the tickets were sold out and all seats were taken; acknowledges the skill, talent …
Division Vote (Commons)
14 Jan 2026 - Public Order - View Vote Context
Adam Jogee (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 295 Labour Aye votes vs 26 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 301 Noes - 110
Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 14 Jan 2026
Horse and Rider Road Safety

"I am grateful to the hon. Member for giving way; I will have to buy him a pint for making him wait.

Newcastle-under-Lyme is home to many rural communities where horse riding is a much-loved and much-enjoyed way to spend time. My constituent Carol Whitehouse took me out recently on …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 14 Jan 2026
Northern Powerhouse Rail

"I welcome the Secretary of State’s commitment to improving connections to Manchester airport, and I hope she will support my calls for a direct line between Stoke-on-Trent railway station, which serves most of my constituents, and Manchester airport. As the Secretary of State has heard from my hon. Friends the …..."
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