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Division Votes
2 Dec 2025 - Budget Resolutions - View Vote Context
Keir Starmer voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 315 Labour Aye votes vs 1 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 327 Noes - 182
2 Dec 2025 - Budget Resolutions - View Vote Context
Keir Starmer voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 347 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 362 Noes - 164
2 Dec 2025 - Budget Resolutions - View Vote Context
Keir Starmer voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 343 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 348 Noes - 176
2 Dec 2025 - Budget Resolutions - View Vote Context
Keir Starmer voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 346 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 369 Noes - 166
2 Dec 2025 - Budget Resolutions - View Vote Context
Keir Starmer voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 350 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 371 Noes - 166


Speeches
Keir Starmer speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Keir Starmer contributed 26 speeches (2,406 words)
Wednesday 10th December 2025 - Commons Chamber
Cabinet Office
Keir Starmer speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Keir Starmer contributed 31 speeches (2,779 words)
Wednesday 3rd December 2025 - Commons Chamber
Cabinet Office



Keir Starmer mentioned

Calendar
Monday 15th December 2025 1:30 p.m.
Liaison Committee (Commons) - Oral evidence
Subject: The work of the Prime Minister
At 2:00pm: Oral evidence
Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP - Prime Minister
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Select Committee Documents
Tuesday 9th December 2025
Written Evidence - Foreign Policy Centre
UKA0209 - Future of UK aid and development assistance

Future of UK aid and development assistance - International Development Committee

Found: Super-Rich: Email your MP now’ https://www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved/campaign-with-oxfam /demand-keir-starmer-reverses-aid-cuts

Monday 8th December 2025
Written Evidence - The Vegan Society
SCB0041 - The Seventh Carbon Budget

The Seventh Carbon Budget - Environmental Audit Committee

Found: Downing Street, 2025, The Independent newspaper, https://www.independent.co.uk/climate- change/news/keir-starmer-prime-minister-cop30



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On July 4 2024, Sir Keir Starmer was elected as Prime Minister. Since then, his Government has introduced measures that were not included in the Labour Party's manifesto.


Found: On July 4 2024, Sir Keir Starmer was elected as Prime Minister.



Department Publications - News and Communications
Thursday 11th December 2025
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Source Page: AI to accelerate national renewal and growth as Google DeepMind backs UK tech and science sectors
Document: AI to accelerate national renewal and growth as Google DeepMind backs UK tech and science sectors (webpage)

Found: Prime Minister Keir Starmer said:  This partnership will make sure we harness developments in AI for

Wednesday 10th December 2025
Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
Source Page: Government unveils ambitious plan to tackle youth isolation crisis and deliver real life opportunities
Document: Government unveils ambitious plan to tackle youth isolation crisis and deliver real life opportunities (webpage)

Found: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: “As a dad and as Prime Minister, I believe it is our generation

Sunday 7th December 2025
Department for Work and Pensions
Source Page: 50,000 more young people to benefit from apprenticeships as Government unveils new skills reforms to get Britain working
Document: 50,000 more young people to benefit from apprenticeships as Government unveils new skills reforms to get Britain working (webpage)

Found: Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: For too long, success has been measured by how many young people go

Thursday 4th December 2025
Department for Education
Source Page: Over half a million children to be lifted out of poverty as government unveils historic child poverty strategy
Document: Over half a million children to be lifted out of poverty as government unveils historic child poverty strategy (webpage)

Found: Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: Every child deserves the best possible start in life, with their future

Thursday 4th December 2025
Ministry of Defence
Source Page: Travel to be covered for tens of thousands of Armed Forces personnel to get home for Christmas
Document: Travel to be covered for tens of thousands of Armed Forces personnel to get home for Christmas (webpage)

Found: Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: When I came into office, I promised to renew our nation’s contract

Thursday 4th December 2025
Department for Transport
Source Page: Plans for direct UK–Germany rail link one step closer
Document: Plans for direct UK–Germany rail link one step closer (webpage)

Found: Prime Minister, Keir Starmer said:   This brings us one step closer to a new rail link that will put

Thursday 4th December 2025
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Source Page: UK cracks down on Russian intelligence agency authorised by Putin to target Skripals
Document: UK cracks down on Russian intelligence agency authorised by Putin to target Skripals (webpage)

Found: Prime Minister, Keir Starmer said:  The Salisbury poisonings shocked the nation and today’s findings

Thursday 4th December 2025
Ministry of Defence
Source Page: UK and Norway to operate together to counter Russian undersea threat through major new defence agreement
Document: UK and Norway to operate together to counter Russian undersea threat through major new defence agreement (webpage)

Found: Prime Minister Keir Starmer said:    At this time of profound global instability, as more Russian ships

Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Source Page: Call on communities to get involved in Pride in Place
Document: Call on communities to get involved in Pride in Place (webpage)

Found: Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: Whether it’s breathing new life into a high street, setting up a local

Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Department of Health and Social Care
Source Page: Government brings in measures to help tackle child poverty
Document: Government brings in measures to help tackle child poverty (webpage)

Found: Speaking at PMQs, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: Mr Speaker, Our budget took important measures to

Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Department for Business and Trade
Source Page: Mercedes electric vehicle investment to create over 150 British Jobs
Document: Mercedes electric vehicle investment to create over 150 British Jobs (webpage)

Found: Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: I am delighted to welcome President Steinmeier to the UK as we continue

Monday 1st December 2025
Department of Health and Social Care
Source Page: Trailblazing scheme to reconnect thousands with HIV treatment
Document: Trailblazing scheme to reconnect thousands with HIV treatment (webpage)

Found: Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, said:  On World AIDS Day, we honour both the memory of those we have lost



Department Publications - Policy paper
Friday 5th December 2025
Cabinet Office
Source Page: Our Children, Our Future: Tackling Child Poverty
Document: (PDF)

Found: Keir Starmer Prime Minister of the United KingdomForeword from the Co-Chairs of the Child Poverty Taskforce6



Department Publications - Transparency
Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Cabinet Office
Source Page: Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: October 2025
Document: View online (webpage)

Found: rebranded" lang="en"> Cabinet Office: The Rt Hon Sir <em>Keir Starmer</em></small></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Tuesday 2nd December 2025 <br/> <a href="https://www.parallelparliament.co.uk/dept/cabinet-office">Cabinet Office</a> <hr> <i>Source Page:</i> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-ministers-gifts-and-hospitality-october-2025"> Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: October 2025</a><br/> <i>Document:</i> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/csv-preview/69258b0722424e25e6bc3109/Cabinet_Office_-_The_Rt_Hon_Sir_Keir_Starmer_KCB_KC_MP_Hospitality_-_October_2025.csv"> View online (webpage)</a></b> <br/> <hr> <p><small><b>Found</b>: rebranded" lang="en"> <head> <meta charset="utf-8"> <title>Cabinet Office: The Rt Hon Sir <em>Keir Starmer</em></small></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Tuesday 2nd December 2025 <br/> <a href="https://www.parallelparliament.co.uk/dept/cabinet-office">Cabinet Office</a> <hr> <i>Source Page:</i> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-ministers-gifts-and-hospitality-october-2025"> Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: October 2025</a><br/> <i>Document:</i> <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69258b0722424e25e6bc3109/Cabinet_Office_-_The_Rt_Hon_Sir_Keir_Starmer_KCB_KC_MP_Hospitality_-_October_2025.csv"> (webpage)</a></b> <br/> <hr> <p><small><b>Found</b>: offered hospitality Type of Hospitality Received Accompanied by Guest Value of Hospitality (£) Sir <em>Keir Starmer</em></small></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Tuesday 2nd December 2025 <br/> <a href="https://www.parallelparliament.co.uk/dept/cabinet-office">Cabinet Office</a> <hr> <i>Source Page:</i> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-ministers-gifts-and-hospitality-october-2025"> Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: October 2025</a><br/> <i>Document:</i> <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69258afd2945773cf12dcfee/Cabinet_Office_-_The_Rt_Hon_Sir_Keir_Starmer_KCB_KC_MP_Gifts_-_October_2025.csv"> (webpage)</a></b> <br/> <hr> <p><small><b>Found</b>: or Received Who gift was given to or received from Value (£) Outcome (Received gifts only) Sir <em>Keir Starmer</em></small></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br/> <br/> <table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="80%" align="center" bordercolor="black"> <thead class="thead-dark"> <tr> <th style="font-size:18px; color: #fff; background: #2c2c2c; text-align: center;"> Department Publications - Guidance </th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> Monday 1st December 2025 <br/> <a href="https://www.parallelparliament.co.uk/dept/DCMS">Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport</a> <hr> <i>Source Page:</i> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/fifa-womens-world-cup-2035-uk-wide-bid"> FIFA Women's World Cup 2035™: UK-wide bid</a><br/> <i>Document:</i> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/fifa-womens-world-cup-2035-uk-wide-bid"> <b>FIFA Women's World Cup 2035™: UK-wide bid (webpage)</a></b> <br/> <hr> <p><small><b>Found</b>: Statement from the Prime Minister Sir <em>Keir Starmer</em> Our bid to host the 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup™</small></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br/> <br/> <table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="80%" align="center" bordercolor="black"> <thead class="thead-dark"> <tr> <th style="font-size:18px; color: #fff; background: #2c2c2c; text-align: center;"> Non-Departmental Publications - Transparency </th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> Dec. 10 2025 <br/> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/prime-ministers-office-10-downing-street">Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street</a> <hr> <i>Source Page:</i> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/political-peerages-december-2025-citations"> Political Peerages December 2025 - Citations</a><br/> <i>Document:</i> <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6939a6636a12691d48491d90/Political_Peerages_December_2025_-_Citations.pdf"> (PDF)</a> <br/> Transparency <br/> <hr> <p><small><b>Found</b>: Labour Prime Ministers: Tony Blair between 2005 - 2007 and as Director of Communications for <em>Keir Starmer</em></small></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br/> <br/> <table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="80%" align="center" bordercolor="black"> <thead class="thead-dark"> <tr> <th style="font-size:18px; color: #fff; background: #2c2c2c; text-align: center;"> Non-Departmental Publications - News and Communications </th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> Dec. 08 2025 <br/> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/prime-ministers-office-10-downing-street">Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street</a> <hr> <i>Source Page:</i> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/thousands-of-children-in-poverty-across-wales-to-be-helped-by-uk-governments-historic-child-poverty-strategy"> Thousands of children in poverty across Wales to be helped by UK Government’s historic Child Poverty Strategy</a><br/> <i>Document:</i> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/thousands-of-children-in-poverty-across-wales-to-be-helped-by-uk-governments-historic-child-poverty-strategy"> Thousands of children in poverty across Wales to be helped by UK Government’s historic Child Poverty Strategy (webpage)</a> <br/> News and Communications <br/> <hr> <p><small><b>Found</b>: Prime Minister <em>Keir Starmer</em> will launch the strategy at a children’s centre in South Wales with the First</small></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Dec. 04 2025 <br/> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/prime-ministers-office-10-downing-street">Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street</a> <hr> <i>Source Page:</i> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/over-half-a-million-children-to-be-lifted-out-of-poverty-as-government-unveils-historic-child-poverty-strategy"> Over half a million children to be lifted out of poverty as government unveils historic child poverty strategy</a><br/> <i>Document:</i> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/over-half-a-million-children-to-be-lifted-out-of-poverty-as-government-unveils-historic-child-poverty-strategy"> Over half a million children to be lifted out of poverty as government unveils historic child poverty strategy (webpage)</a> <br/> News and Communications <br/> <hr> <p><small><b>Found</b>: Prime Minister <em>Keir Starmer</em> said: Every child deserves the best possible start in life, with their future</small></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Dec. 04 2025 <br/> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/prime-ministers-office-10-downing-street">Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street</a> <hr> <i>Source Page:</i> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-cracks-down-on-russian-intelligence-agency-authorised-by-putin-to-target-skripals"> UK cracks down on Russian intelligence agency authorised by Putin to target Skripals</a><br/> <i>Document:</i> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-cracks-down-on-russian-intelligence-agency-authorised-by-putin-to-target-skripals"> UK cracks down on Russian intelligence agency authorised by Putin to target Skripals (webpage)</a> <br/> News and Communications <br/> <hr> <p><small><b>Found</b>: Prime Minister <em>Keir Starmer</em> said:  The Salisbury poisonings shocked the nation and today’s findings</small></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Dec. 03 2025 <br/> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/prime-ministers-office-10-downing-street">Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street</a> <hr> <i>Source Page:</i> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mercedes-electric-vehicle-investment-to-create-over-150-british-jobs"> Mercedes electric vehicle investment to create over 150 British Jobs</a><br/> <i>Document:</i> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mercedes-electric-vehicle-investment-to-create-over-150-british-jobs"> Mercedes electric vehicle investment to create over 150 British Jobs (webpage)</a> <br/> News and Communications <br/> <hr> <p><small><b>Found</b>: Prime Minister <em>Keir Starmer</em> said: I am delighted to welcome President Steinmeier to the UK as we continue</small></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Dec. 01 2025 <br/> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nhs-england">NHS England</a> <hr> <i>Source Page:</i> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/trailblazing-scheme-to-reconnect-thousands-with-hiv-treatment"> Trailblazing scheme to reconnect thousands with HIV treatment</a><br/> <i>Document:</i> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/trailblazing-scheme-to-reconnect-thousands-with-hiv-treatment"> Trailblazing scheme to reconnect thousands with HIV treatment (webpage)</a> <br/> News and Communications <br/> <hr> <p><small><b>Found</b>: Prime Minister, <em>Keir Starmer</em>, said:  On World AIDS Day, we honour both the memory of those we have lost</small></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br/> <br/> <hr> <h3>Keir Starmer mentioned in Scottish results</h3></br> <table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="80%" align="center" bordercolor="black"> <thead class="thead-dark"> <tr> <th style="font-size:18px; color: #fff; background: purple; text-align: center;"> Scottish Parliamentary Debates </th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr style="border: 2px solid black"> <td> <a href="https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report/search-what-was-said-in-parliament/meeting-of-parliament-10-12-2025?meeting=16740&iob=142989"><b>Social Security Spending</b></a> <br/> <small> 101 speeches (69,836 words)</small> <br/>Wednesday 10th December 2025 - Main Chamber <hr> <small><b>Mentions:</b><br/> 1: <a href="https://www.parliament.scot/msps/current-and-previous-msps/craig-hoy">Hoy, Craig (Con - South Scotland)</a> I was rather hoping that Carol Mochan would say why <em>Keir Starmer</em>, having said during the election campaign - <a href="https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report/search-what-was-said-in-parliament/meeting-of-parliament-10-12-2025?meeting=16740&iob=142989#orscontributions_M16210E346P835C2752555">Link to Speech</a><br/> </small><br/> </td> </tr> <tr style="border: 2px solid black"> <td> <a href="https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report/search-what-was-said-in-parliament/meeting-of-parliament-04-12-2025?meeting=16724&iob=142915"><b>Widening Access to Higher Education</b></a> <br/> <small> 67 speeches (113,740 words)</small> <br/>Thursday 4th December 2025 - Main Chamber <hr> <small><b>Mentions:</b><br/> 1: <a href="https://www.parliament.scot/msps/current-and-previous-msps/miles-briggs">Briggs, Miles (Con - Lothian)</a> give people the opportunity to get into education.I highlight something on which I agree with <em>Keir Starmer</em>—I - <a href="https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report/search-what-was-said-in-parliament/meeting-of-parliament-04-12-2025?meeting=16724&iob=142915#orscontributions_M4987E350P839C2750015">Link to Speech</a><br/> 2: <a href="https://www.parliament.scot/msps/current-and-previous-msps/stephen-kerr">Kerr, Stephen (Con - Central Scotland)</a> I am grateful to Miles Briggs for going down that path, shocked as I am that he quoted <em>Keir Starmer</em>. - <a href="https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report/search-what-was-said-in-parliament/meeting-of-parliament-04-12-2025?meeting=16724&iob=142915#orscontributions_M16193E309P796C2750016">Link to Speech</a><br/> </small><br/> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br/> <br/> <hr> <h3>Keir Starmer mentioned in Welsh results</h3></br> <table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="80%" align="center" bordercolor="black"> <thead class="thead-dark"> <tr> <th style="font-size:18px; color: #fff; background: red; text-align: center;"> Welsh Senedd Debates </th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr style="border: 2px solid black"> <td> <a href="https://record.assembly.wales/Plenary/15470"><b>1. Questions to the First Minister</b></a> <br/> <small> None speech (None words)</small> <br/>Tuesday 9th December 2025 - None </td> </tr> <tr style="border: 2px solid black"> <td> <a href="https://record.assembly.wales/Committee/15453"><b>5. Wales-Ireland relations: Culture, language, and heritage - Panel 4</b></a> <br/> <small> None speech (None words)</small> <br/>Thursday 4th December 2025 - None </td> </tr> <tr style="border: 2px solid black"> <td> <a href="https://record.assembly.wales/Plenary/15468"><b>1. Questions to the First Minister</b></a> <br/> <small> None speech (None words)</small> <br/>Tuesday 2nd December 2025 - None </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br/> <br/> <table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="80%" align="center" bordercolor="black"> <thead class="thead-dark"> <tr> <th style="font-size:18px; color: #fff; background: red; text-align: center;"> Welsh Senedd Speeches </th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> Tue 09 Dec 2025 <br/> No Department <br/> None <br/> <a href="https://record.assembly.wales/Plenary/15470#732209">1. Questions to the First Minister</a><br/> <p><p>But these are bread-and-butter issues, aren't they? And when it comes to funding announcements, be it on transport or on the recent budget, the First Minister describes these as if they're some kind gifts to Wales. They're not, they're consequential payments as a result of spending decisions made in England. And all of this goes to show that when it comes to governing Wales, the First Minister and her Cabinet are in office, but they're not in power.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Whether it's election strategies, spending plans, or, indeed, surprising announcements to the House of Lords appointments list, it's clear that Keir Starmer is making all the calls. It's no wonder that our nation is losing out when the so-called Secretary of State for Wales appears to spend more time lobbying on behalf of Lord Gething than she does for Wales itself.</p><br><p>Now, just like the Tories before them, Labour in London can't help themselves. Their mantra is that Wales must always do as we're told, and be grateful for what we have been given. Meanwhile, Plaid Cymru believes it's high time Wales has a Government willing to challenge this kind of attitude. So, will the First Minister finally stand up to Westminster and say that enough is enough, or will it take a new Government for that to happen?</p></p> <hr> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Tue 09 Dec 2025 <br/> No Department <br/> None <br/> <a href="https://record.assembly.wales/Plenary/15470#732180">1. Questions to the First Minister</a><br/> <p><p>So, she didn't sign the letter about UK Government meddling in devolved affairs, but suggests that she told Keir Starmer that it must be that she has no influence at all over Keir Starmer.</p><br><p>On the issue in the letter itself, the substance of that letter, Labour backbenchers were right to challenge the UK Government's Pride in Place programme, as do I. It completely overrides devolution, with councils submitting regeneration plans directly to UK Government. It's not better than what the Tories used to do, and Labour would have been up in arms had it been them doing this. The system exploits the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 that this Senedd rightly refused to give consent to. Of course, Labour MPs abstained on Plaid Cymru amendments at Westminster that would have given Wales some protection. Why does the First Minister think that the UK Government is intent on bypassing the Welsh Government in this and many other ways, and what is she going to do about this undermining—this continued undermining—of devolution?</p></p> <hr> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Tue 09 Dec 2025 <br/> No Department <br/> None <br/> <a href="https://record.assembly.wales/Plenary/15470#732212">1. Questions to the First Minister</a><br/> <p><p>I've got to tell you that this is a consistent approach that we have. We have always been the party of devolution, we have always stood up for the values of Wales, and we will always put Wales first. I've made that clear, and I've made it clear to Keir Starmer and the Labour Party as well.</p><br><p>If you ask what are the additional things, well, ask the people in your community who are going to benefit from the thousands of extra jobs. That's not a consequential, that's actually a decision by the UK Government to put that—they could've put it anywhere, but no, they brought it to Wales. Ask the people in the Valleys communities about whether they feel safer now because they've had that additional money to clear tips in their areas. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ask the people</span></p></p> <hr> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Tue 09 Dec 2025 <br/> No Department <br/> None <br/> <a href="https://record.assembly.wales/Plenary/15470#732187">1. Questions to the First Minister</a><br/> <p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ask the people</span> who are going to get jobs as a result of the new two AI growth zones. Let's be clear: I don't need to write letters to Keir Starmer; I pick up the phone to him—something that you will never be able to do.</p></p> <hr> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Tue 09 Dec 2025 <br/> No Department <br/> None <br/> <a href="https://record.assembly.wales/Plenary/15470#732213">1. Questions to the First Minister</a><br/> <p><p>I don't need to write a letter to Keir Starmer, I pick up the phone to him, and that is something that's very different from what anybody else in this Chamber can do. That is the difference between having a Labour Government in Westminster and a Tory Government in Westminster, who wouldn't pick up the phone. Now, nobody should be surprised that members of our group feel very strongly about the need to stand up for devolution. This is something that they feel strongly about, it's something that I feel strongly about. We are the party of devolution—we introduced devolution. And I've made it clear, time and time again, that devolution should be respected. I'm really pleased that the Labour Government has honoured its commitment through ensuring that power over the local growth fund is returned to Wales. Now, that's something that has come to us. It's not happening in any other part of the United Kingdom—a huge difference, over £500 million being determined now by a Welsh Labour Government. And the fact is that that partnership is showing dividends, having two Labour Governments. We now have a small modular reactor development in Wylfa, and an artificial intelligence growth zone. I hope you're happy with that situation. We also have another AI growth zone in south Wales. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">But I've made it clear,</span></p></p> <hr> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Tue 09 Dec 2025 <br/> No Department <br/> None <br/> <a href="https://record.assembly.wales/Plenary/15470#732210">1. Questions to the First Minister</a><br/> <p><p>The First Minister sometimes criticises me in these question sessions for pursuing issues that aren't devolved to Wales. Of course, it is my job to point out (a) those areas that should be devolved, and make the case for that, and (b) point out where UK Government actions in non-devolved areas are putting Wales at a disadvantage and why we should stand up for the people we serve. And any First Minister for Wales should wholeheartedly support me in that. And then you have areas that are devolved where UK Government is interfering, and well done to those Labour backbenchers who have now woken up to that reality and who wrote to Keir Starmer last week saying, 'Hands off.' I credit their courage, but question whether they're in the right party, given UK Labour's utter disdain towards democracy in Wales. In fact, the fact that a majority of Labour Senedd Members here didn't sign that letter speaks volumes, I think. And of course, the First Minister herself didn't sign. Now, did she lack the courage, or does she take Keir Starmer's side?</p></p> <hr> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Thu 04 Dec 2025 <br/> No Department <br/> None <br/> <a href="https://record.assembly.wales/Committee/15453#731439">5. Wales-Ireland relations: Culture, language, and heritage - Panel 4</a><br/> <p><p>Certainly, losing that opportunity in terms of European funding has been a blow. That is clear. Projects had happened in the library thanks to that funding from Europe, and that door isn't open to us any more. We have been welcomed into some other forums, which do not necessarily emanate from the European Union, but that are European in terms of their scope—a little bit broader perhaps than the European Union. So, the Conference of European National Librarians, we have joined that conference for the first time this year. The National Library of Scotland is also a member. I had the privilege of attending the conference in Edinburgh in June this year, and being in that room with all the national libraries from the rest of Europe was a privilege in itself, and it was educational for me to be able to understand the challenges and the co-operation in terms of the shared mission of each library.</p><br><p>So, there has been a loss of opportunity there. There is a new opportunity going on now in relation to Ireland, thanks to an agreement between the Taoiseach and Keir Starmer&nbsp;to work closer together. So, we are hoping to see programmes being agreed, programmes of co-operation between cultural institutions, and I'm sure other institutions too. But in particular in our case, we were in Dublin two weeks ago attending a meeting of cultural institutions of the UK and Ireland discussing collaboration, and we will be introducing programmes for consideration early in the new year. The Irish Government has committed €6 million from now until 2030. I'm not aware of any commitments from DCMS on this particular point, but as long as there is a national partner in the Republic of Ireland, then institutions from Wales will be eligible to be part of those projects. Perhaps you already heard this this morning, but the Arts Council of Wales, Wales Arts International and Amgueddfa Cymru and us, we went to that meeting together as team Wales, of course, batting hard and part of those constructive discussions. We are certainly going to put forward a bid as the national library jointly with the National Library of Ireland, the National Library of Scotland and the British Library, which will look at areas of interest to us, and hopefully more broadly too.</p></p> <hr> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Tue 02 Dec 2025 <br/> No Department <br/> None <br/> <a href="https://record.assembly.wales/Plenary/15468#729915">1. 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