This should a bench mark for anyone standing to be an MP

This is Darren Jones, Labour MP for Bristol NW. Born in the seat he represents, went to an ordinary state school, then university. Has done a great job on Commons committees, hopefully will be a member of the next government. Hope he stays this bright and humble.

@Om-ry4tb

17 күн бұрын

People in his constituency hate him

@DavidAndTheDog

17 күн бұрын

@@Om-ry4tb Well you say that, but his vote has gone up from 17,800 in 2015 to 27,300 in 2019. Seems like people are ok with him.

@Om-ry4tb

17 күн бұрын

@@DavidAndTheDog people were voting for Corbyn in 2017 and 2019.

@DavidAndTheDog

17 күн бұрын

@@Om-ry4tb hahaha well in that case, be ready to say people voted for Starmer in 2024 😂😂😂

@danbaker194

14 күн бұрын

He doesn’t sound working class Bristolian

first politician I've seen in ages to have the courage to say the 3 forbidden words "i don't know" that alone makes him the best politician in the whole place.

@Bdoc76

14 күн бұрын

I was a three time elected rep, the party I represented had very strong central control, to do this would risk being dumped, I suspect Starmer's labour isn't too fond of this. But......when you're in a situation where you don't know the answer don't spoof, to spoof is to show contempt and most political parties are full of people who have contempt for the voters.

@matthewv4170

14 күн бұрын

​@@Bdoc76okay Nadine

Darren Jones is a man who should replace Starmer and be our PM one day . He’s a smart man and has integrity . He’s a cut above like Rory Stewart .

@adrianthoroughgood1191

2 күн бұрын

Imagine PMQs with those 2! There might be actual information involved!

He's fantastic......& honest

@RyanJones-ew8vm

15 күн бұрын

Huh!? How!? He needed someone else to tell him what to say. He clearly does not have he's own opinion

@adrianevans263

15 күн бұрын

​@@RyanJones-ew8vm he is usually schooling tories in select commitees so can be excused from mainline bickering. Should give some of his work a watch its quiet entertaining

@CristiNeagu

14 күн бұрын

How is allowing fraud fantastic?

@PhiltheMoko

14 күн бұрын

​@@RyanJones-ew8vmhe is there as a representative of the Labour party, he is being asked what the party will do. Also, not having a fixed opinion on something that you don't know enough about is a great trait for an MP, it means they are more likely to actually listen to advice and less likely to make decisions based on preconceived notions.

@chr1srugby

11 күн бұрын

​@@RyanJones-ew8vm Of course it's much better for politicians to lie and pretend an opinion they are sharing is theirs regardless of where it came from.... Just appreciate the transparency ffs.

I have the greatest respect for Darren Jones. Watching him question the PO and water companies is entertainment in itself. He takes no prisoners.

@janetmalcolm6191

18 күн бұрын

Straight talking guy. For a change.

@tedh101

18 күн бұрын

Wasn’t he fantastic in the select committee with the Royal Mail aswell! Some man he’ll be in government for sure

@CristiNeagu

14 күн бұрын

Yeah, but he doesn't question how we're going to know who's a legitimate voter and who isn't...

@janetmalcolm6191

14 күн бұрын

@@CristiNeagu What do you mean by this?

@CristiNeagu

14 күн бұрын

@@janetmalcolm6191 I mean that he doesn't question how we're going to know who's a legitimate voter and who isn't. Got a more specific question?

When people say "politicians are ALL the same", they should be shown this guy.

Big respect for honest vs. trying to worm his way around the question

@Simon-xc6iy

17 күн бұрын

Watch him worm his way around the question posed by k Burleigh Sky news on Gaza!! He's a fraud, maybe you like him and aren't bothered about Gaza, but he's taking you for a fool.

Genuinely one of our best, fantastic Labour MP

@Simon-xc6iy

17 күн бұрын

Who refused to answer k Burleigh sky news on Gaza and admires the policies of Thatcher. Well if that's one of our great Labour MPs then you are a fool.

@Business101HQ

17 күн бұрын

@@Simon-xc6iy also, who refuses to answer a single question at literally any point?? Every Tory? Correct! I really don't understand the point you're failing to make 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣

@Simon-xc6iy

17 күн бұрын

@@Business101HQ you are too intelligent for me.

@stephgracia8902

17 күн бұрын

Remember apparences can be deceiving. And even if so, hes the exception, not the rule.

@goych

16 күн бұрын

@@Simon-xc6iy yawn

I've said it before and I'll say it again: a future Labour leader and Prime Minister. He's an incredible MP.

😂 He's absolutely a breath of fresh air. Got my Vote!

This is my MP! Came to speak at my school, very humble very genuine and always responds to my dad's letters :)

Big respect!

You'd never catch a Tory being this transparent, respect

@basilfawlty123

17 күн бұрын

Yes you would. Politicians are mostly corporate puppets, on both sides, but there are one or two decent humans among them.

@user-uc8jo4nq1p

17 күн бұрын

I love how honest labour was about the Iraq war. 😂 are you for real? Wake up.

@stephgracia8902

17 күн бұрын

Labour are only ever "transparent" when they know they can twist the "facts" in their favor... which is not the case here, so his pseudo "transparancy" is actualy a lie. But keep dreaming about finding an honest leftwinger...

@jamesmayes6868

16 күн бұрын

@@user-uc8jo4nq1p nobody is saying Labour are perfect, personally I don't even back them. But when was the last time you saw a Tory display such a level of honesty? Never did you say? Besides Iraq was over 20 years ago, different time, different people

@user-uc8jo4nq1p

16 күн бұрын

@@jamesmayes6868 "Such a level of honesty" you're going off like the guy cured cancer or something 😄 saying "I don't know" to a question is NOT an achievement.

He'll never last, he's way too honest with his responses!

@NoelKearns-ln7tj

18 күн бұрын

I disagree, I think it will stand to him!

@martinhammett8121

18 күн бұрын

He's been torturing business leaders who have been in front of select committee's which he chairs

@pault1289

18 күн бұрын

​@@martinhammett8121Absolutely, he did an excellent job and was an example of what parliamentary scrutiny can be. Very competent, very well prepared, and as we can see here - pleasantly humble.

@corvus1238

18 күн бұрын

​@@martinhammett8121Good. Makes a change from business leaders torturing their workers.

@cstanley1990

17 күн бұрын

That's completely down to the public. Let's reward honesty and transparency. The publicity game can work both ways!

Honestly I'd be tempted to vote for a leader who has the humility and respect for me to admit that they don't know. Weasel words make me think the speaker is trying to trick me, no matter what side of the debate they're on.

When you compare this to the likes of 30p Lee or Jonathan Gullis it’s night and day.

Who is this guy? I would vote for him in a heartbeat. Such an intelligent and honest response.

@kieransteers-pt5np

17 күн бұрын

darren jones, labour

I don’t even care what party he is from, he’s my new fav MP.

@Business101HQ

18 күн бұрын

He's labour

@janetmalcolm6191

18 күн бұрын

Straight talking. Not a Tory.

Darren Jones being a legend 🙌

This is actually great. Honesty is so needed

Darren is great, his performance as chair of the business committee was outstanding

@Simon-xc6iy

18 күн бұрын

What about when he wouldn't answer a question on Gaza. He is false

@kier1568

18 күн бұрын

What's his name? Never seen this guy and this really spoke volumes about his honesty, I need to look him up

@Business101HQ

18 күн бұрын

@@kier1568Darren Jones, he's a great Labour MP

@kier1568

18 күн бұрын

@@Business101HQ thanks mate! I didn't think there were any left😂

@Simon-xc6iy

18 күн бұрын

@@Business101HQ yeah that bigs up Thatcher!!!!! Oh and refused to answer a question on Gaza ( K Burleigh Sky News) if he is a great Labour MP well ......

I'd vote for him.

This isn't a one-off. I've seen Darren Jones in a few interviews now, some at lenght and this is his appears to be his manner, consistently.

That’s actually really refreshing. I would trust them a lot more if more answered like this. It seemed more honest

I've never heard a politician sound like a human before... It's weird.

Wow! Brilliant answer.. well done that man

Bit of a legend for outing the approved talking points.

Great stuff. Honesty over BS is almost nonexistent in politics today.

Well now that is how you should answer a question. If you don't know say so. Then move onto the stuff your tasked with talking about. This guy is awesome we need more of this

Is it to much to ask politicians to just be normal and honest like this guy, he should but higher running for pm

Love Darren Jones.Listened to him live .Amazing.

It's so nice to see a politician not begin with the line "just to be clear" and then be anything but clear and deflect the question.

If you pay council tax there is a record. If you are on the electoral roll there is a record. That's all that should be needed to vote.

@janetmalcolm6191

18 күн бұрын

The way we vote has worked so far. You can take a polling card with you that was sent in the post or a council tax bill and they mark off your address when you go in. How much MORE should they want!! They are not giving out free money lol.

@leecooper8589

18 күн бұрын

This was never about preventing fraudulent voting. It was only ever about suppressing votes from people less likely to vote Conservative.

@johnm2012

18 күн бұрын

​@@leecooper8589Indeed, and Jacob Rees-Mogg admitted it.

@Rosskles

18 күн бұрын

​@@leecooper8589 Exactly. People who are less likely to vote Tory are more likely to not have a valid ID.

@Zzzooooppp

17 күн бұрын

How do you people not carry photo ID with you??? It’s not hard

Well played Mr Jones. Honest and apparently trustworthy. Two words not always associated with Mp's.

This was one of the best political interactions of the last 5 year

That is brilliant This is someone I would actually vote for, and I have completely lost all faith. Seeing someone who starts with 'I do not know' and actually considers whats happening is simply beautiful and rare in this day of people who would rather appear to know the answer when they don't have a clue.

This is how these conversations should be held. There’s nothing wrong with saying I don’t know rather than a disingenuous answer

This comes of so much better than MPs talking round in circles trying to dodge the question

What a breath of fresh air!!!! Hope other MP’s read the comments and the resounding relief felt by the vast majority of people.

I'd imagine he doesn't get asked to many meetings as he would insist on actually getting things done and being properly informed. Politics needs more like him.

So refreshing to see a politician say "I don't know"

Fair play. This guy is exactly what you want from a MP

He’s headed loads of select committee meetings & always been impressed him

I can’t remember this guys name but every time I see him I think he’s top quality politician material. One of a kind.

@djlatintin

18 күн бұрын

Darren Jones

He's a great politician. Very articulate. Doesn't mess around and gets straight to the point. He should be in a more decision making role within the Labour Party.

A touch of honesty from an MP? How very refreshing.

Hearing an mp say "i dont know" is a weird breath of fresh air

I like this guy. Seen his cross examination during the select committee meetings . Smart guy, speaks well and is honest. A real asset currently to the labour party.

Future PM, he is intelligent and he can speak the truth!

He has no future in politics, hes honest

@janetmalcolm6191

18 күн бұрын

He has every future. Top job even? Please get rid of the rest.

Love it ! In reality we can't expect them to know everything. I'd rather he said he didn't know and go and check it out Darren is a top MP and is a first class man for public service

Like this gentleman more and more I see him. Outstanding work on the select committee.

Darren Jones is a legend of a MP..... loved his work as Parliamentary Committee chairperson, particularly against the Royal Mail senior management concerning the terrible postal service & treatment of staff

Quite shocking to hear an honest MP!

I like this guy. I trust him. We need more politicians and people like him.

@Om-ry4tb

17 күн бұрын

Don't trust him, he plays bullies in his constituency

Absolutely heartwarming

We desperately need politicians admitting to not knowing, instead of claiming to know everything about everything.

@janetmalcolm6191

12 күн бұрын

Or their usual is I haven't read that yet. Get out clause no 1!

This guy would get my vote. An honest and direct answer to a question. I think it might be the first time I've ever seen a politician talk and behave like an actual human.

He comes across transparent. It's a pity that more MP's are not like him.

I’ve said it for a while now. That’s a future leader of the Labour Party!

I never thought I'd live to see it. An open, honest answer

He's my favourite mp, literally the most honest and genuine, consistently human and open

This is a labour mp i liked seems a genuine and sensible person

How do we vote for this man to become the PM immediately? What a champ 👍

Love him

Wow - that’s just wonderful

Best MP I've seen in ever. He'd make a fantastic PM

No problem with any MP answering honestly like this.

JRM let the cat out of the bag by calling voter ID what it is ‘gerrymandering’.

Every time I see him speak I like him even more.

The tories don’t like this

Great speaker and terribly nice. He stands out from the majority of politicians you hear........

Top man, humble and honest...

He should me our MP because he's just gave an honest answer. This should be in the history books

Proud he’s my local MP

Excellent MP.

I would vote for him.

Not a labour supporter but like the cut of this man’s Jib! Can we have more of this,across the board, so we can start resolving actual issues instead of just party politics…please!

What a breath of fresh air

Darren Jones: quite possibly the future of the Labour Party. An outstanding MP and parliamentarian.

Why is this guy not the leader of the Labour Party?

I really like Darren, watched him grilling people in select committees before and he’s always seemed open and honest from what I’ve seen (I’d need to research him more) but on the surface he looks like he should be in a top government job.

Spoken and Played lika a gentleman

Darren Jones is a rising star

Impressive and refreshing, only thing missing was what HE thought on the topic instead of towing the party line.

@tomdavies9004

13 күн бұрын

I don’t know if he says more after this clip (possibly he doesn’t, agree with you in that case) but I did notice the little “agree with that” under his breath after the one sentence- seemed like he was genuinely reading it and offering a thought rather than *just* parroting at least, even if only a bit.

He's a great communicator

Darren Jones s exactly what this country needs

I met Darren Jones the other week very impressive

OMG, there is hope for us. That was refreshing.

Darren Jones. A committed and decent parliamentarian and - unsurprisingly - a Remajner. Need many many more like him.

Darren would make a fantastic Labour leader and prime minister.

I'd move to Bristol just to vote for this guy.

We're now patting someone on the back for saying "I don't know" to a question they don't know.....Madness

Please make him PM!

There is a deeper meaning behind this, that we’ve become to disenfranchised with politics, that we believe our politicians to be so robotic that when we hear a politician say those three forbidden words “I don’t know” it’s almost refreshing, it throws you so much, you almost forget what the question was.

The big problem with being open and honest as a politician is they always lose to the con-men who just promise the world.

Darren Jones is brilliant!

He's not a politician he answers questions truthfully 😂

This should be normal. This is 100% how I'd answer a question!!!