John Denham

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John Denham has been representing Southampton Itchen in Parliament since 1992. 

He is currently Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. 

On this website you'll find news about what John's been up to in both Southampton and Westminster. 

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New support for Asbestos victims

After years of campaigning Southampton’s Labour MPs, John Denham and Alan Whitehead, have welcomed a multi-million pound package of help for those whose health is at risk due to exposure to asbestos. This is particularly vital for Southampton due to the high numbers of people exposed to asbestos through the maritime industry.

This new action includes help of people with asbestos related diseases to claim compensation, increase their upfront payments, and work towards a fund of last resort for people diagnosed with a serious asbestos-related illness who cannot trace their insurance records.

John Denham MP said: “I am delighted that Labour is building on its record of support for asbestos victims with the important measures announced today. In constituencies like Southampton, where many people were exposed to asbestos during their working lives, steps to help people gain swifter compensation for asbestos-related disease will be widely welcomed – as will increased investment for medical research in this area.”