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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 11 Dec 2025
Business of the House

"After a string of burglaries across Morley, Gildersome and Drighlington, in which the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals shop has been targeted more than any other, I am so pleased to report that four people are serving time in prison for these crimes. Will the Leader …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 11 Dec 2025
National Plan to End Homelessness

"I thank the Minister for the strategy and I agree with its stated aims. I especially welcome the ending of the unlawful use of B&Bs for families. We have already heard the case powerfully made by my hon. Friends the Members for Uxbridge and South Ruislip (Danny Beales) and for …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 10 Dec 2025
AI Safety

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Butler. I congratulate the hon. Member for Dewsbury and Batley (Iqbal Mohamed) for securing this timely debate.

In August, I created the first AI prototype of a British MP. It was made by my constituent, Jeremy Smith, who ran an …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 10 Dec 2025
AI Safety

"My hon. Friend tempts me to say something I am not allowed to in this place, so I will say that they absolutely would prefer me—of course they would.

AI Mark could also be exploited to say things that just were not true. So I lifted the guardrails to reduce …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 03 Nov 2025
Video Games: Consumer Law

"When the boundary review took place a few years ago, I was very disappointed that Rockstar Leeds was not drawn into my constituency, so I am very jealous of that. However, I do have constituents who work there and I agree entirely with my hon. Friend’s point—it is as though …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 03 Nov 2025
Video Games: Consumer Law

"It is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for South Norfolk (Ben Goldsborough) on opening the debate so aptly.

When I was elected last July, I did not imagine that one of my contributions in Westminster Hall would be on …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 03 Nov 2025
Video Games: Consumer Law

"I could not agree more. That goes back to my earlier point: the fix in this area could be as simple as there being more transparency. When a consumer purchases a game, it should be crystal clear that the publisher could deactivate it at any point. However, I want to …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 30 Oct 2025
Business of the House

"My knees nearly gave way when I ran the Morley 10 km last month, which is possibly the hilliest race in the UK...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 30 Oct 2025
Business of the House

"It’s partly the bobbing, too.

I persevered, and I did so because Morley running club has raised £20,000 for good causes over the past four years. Will the Leader of the House join me in paying tribute to Morley running club, to the firefighters who were raising money for their …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 30 Oct 2025
Infected Blood Compensation Scheme

"I am very grateful to the Minister for his update. I am pleased to report that one of my constituents, the one whom I have been most in contact with the Minister about, has finally been fully compensated, which is a huge relief to him and his family. I spoke …..."
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