Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
LabourMP for Leicester West
“Last month I announced a landmark package of measures to better protect children online. We announced that social media companies will no longer be able to offer their services to under-16s, introduced new restrictions on livestreaming and …”
“Last month, I announced a defining moment for children and families, banning social media companies from providing their services to under-16s, banning livestreaming and stranger communication for under-16s on services, including gaming, an…”
“I will be updating the House via an oral statement later today.…”
“Today marks a defining moment for our children, and for future generations, as we lay the foundations of a new settlement for the online world. We want to ensure that children have the best start in life and the freedom to be children again…”
“Ensuring that children have healthy and safe lives online is one of my top priorities. From making cyber-flashing and self-harm and suicide content the subject of priority offences under the Online Safety Act 2023 to banning nudification ap…”
“Today I am publishing a report and impact assessment on Copyright and AI which will also be laid in Parliament. This fulfils the commitment under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and sets out our proposed next steps on Copyright and AI.…”
“This Government have already launched five AI growth zones, creating 15,000 jobs and unlocking £40 billion of investment in industrial heartlands across the country. The east midlands AI growth zone— a high-potential bid for that is under a…”
“Today (17th March) we are announcing the UK’s commitment to procuring and deploying large-scale quantum computers on our shores by the early 2030s, backed by up to £2bn of Government investment in quantum technologies. These systems will be…”
“Today, we are publishing a landmark consultation on how to give young people the childhood they deserve in an online world. We want every child to enjoy a childhood filled with love, learning and play - one that is just as safe and enrichin…”
“Very briefly, Mr Speaker, if I may, I am aware of a serious incident having taken place in my city of Leicester, at De Montfort University. I know that people will be deeply worried and concerned. I will just say that I hope people use trus…”
“I will be updating the House via an oral statement later today.…”
“I would like to make a statement on the next steps this Government will take to keep children safe online and give them the childhood they deserve. Last week, I said in this House that artificial intelligence and technology have huge potent…”
“I will be updating the House via an oral statement later today.…”
“With permission, I would like to make a statement on artificial intelligence, social media and online safety. No woman or child should live in fear of having their image sexually manipulated by technology, yet in recent days the AI tool Gro…”
“Happy Christmas to one and all here, and to all our constituents and loved ones. I am very proud that this Labour Government are putting the biggest ever investment into research and development, including a record £38.6 billion for UK Rese…”
“Today I am laying an Act Paper updating Parliament on the government’s progress on copyright and AI, fulfilling the commitment under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.…”
“This Government is announcing thousands more jobs and billions of pounds of inward investment, in a huge vote of confidence in the UK.…”
“Our world-leading universities and the research that they do are crucial to economic growth. On average, every £1 of public research and development investment generates £8 in economic benefits for the UK over the longer term. That is why t…”
“Further to that point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I really apologise if we did not inform the honourable Gentleman that we were coming. That was an error and we will make sure that we put it right.…”
“I have always believed in giving people power and control over their lives: control over the public services they use and how they access childcare, benefits and housing support; control over their data, and who sees it; and control over th…”
“Thank you, Mr Speaker. I hope the House will bear with me, as I fear I may be losing my voice. Some people may be happy about that, but I will attempt to get through as best I can. This Government are determined to ensure that everyone has …”
“This Labour Government believe that every young person should be able to fulfil their potential. Unlike Conservative Members, we will not stand by while almost 1 million young people are not in education, employment or training. Our Get Bri…”
“This government is delivering change for all generations: lifting children out of poverty, providing opportunity through work, and offering security in retirement – with the revival today of the Pensions Commission to look at the long-term …”
“I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. This Bill and our wider welfare reforms seek to fix the broken benefits system that we inherited from the Conservatives and deliver a better life for millions of people across our coun…”
“The Government has committed to making two changes to strengthen the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill: implementing the new eligibility requirements for PIP from November 2026 for new claims only, and adjusting Univer…”
“With permission, I will make a statement on the Government’s welfare reforms. This Government believe in equality and social justice, and we are determined to build a fairer society in which everyone has the chance to fulfil their potential…”
“If I may briefly say so, I am very proud that the spending review delivered the largest ever investment in employment support for sick and disabled people—quadrupling what we inherited from the last Government to over £1 billion a year, or …”
“Personal independence payments are a crucial benefit that makes a contribution towards the extra costs of living with a disability. I know how anxious many people are when there is talk about reform, but this Government want to ensure that …”
“I beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. This Labour Government were elected on a mandate for change—to create more good jobs in every corner of the country, to drive up living standards for working people and to get our vit…”
“The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has today published its annual statistics on incomes and living standards covering 2023/24.…”
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