Kevan Jones
Kevan Jones is a former Labour MP and member of the intelligence and security committee, known for his work on human rights and national security issues. His past criticism of the Russian regime and advocacy for measures against it have earned him a place on Russia's sanctions list, highlighting the tensions between the UK and Russia.
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Rayner told the Commons that the UK parliament’s independent Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC), chaired by Labour peer Kevan Jones, should decide which documents needed to be withheld for national security.
Westminster braces for ‘Mandelson Files’ as Starmer wobbles on his most bruising day – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-05
Kevan Jones, who is also known as Lord Beamish, asked why 'material relating to the data loss' could not be shared with the committee early.
Grant Shapps defends use of superinjunction to suppress Afghan data leak | Grant Shapps
United Kingdom· 2025-07-18
Kevan Jones, chairman of the watchdog committee, highlighted the significant threat posed by Iran in the report’s conclusions.
Iran threats in UK ‘significantly increased’: intelligence watchdog - World
Pakistan· 2025-07-10
Kevan Jones, also known as Lord Beamish, is chair of the ISC and stated that Iran posed a persistent threat to the UK.
Iran’s threat to UK on a par with Russia’s, security report finds | UK security and counter-terrorismUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-10
Kevan Jones, a former Labour MP, was also sanctioned by Russia.
Russia imposes sanctions on 15 UK MPs over ‘hostile statements’ | House of CommonsUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-23
