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My speech during the Budget Resolutions debate

[Delivered on 11th March 2024] This evening I will be telling a positive economic story, one that is about commercial growth and success alongside community benefit—a strong story of what Labour does in power in partnership with the private sector—but let me say first that there can be no avoiding…

Speech to Remix Summit London 2024: Ideas for the revolution

It’s an utter joy to have been given this opportunity to be the champion of the arts, culture and creative industries in politics. So if I sound a bit overexcited or overwhelmed that’s why. Because this is honestly my second dream job, the first one is obviously to get to…

3rd reading of the Media Bill

On the 30th of January 2024, the Media Bill returned to the House of Commons, for its 3rd reading. You can watch my speech from the debate, below.

My speech at the Fabian Society New Year Conference 2024

I’m going to tell you a story. I did just check it and it goes to show how 40 years of memory can possibly embellish, but anyway I’m going to give it a shot. As a student I was dragged to a place called the Oxford Union (and for…

My Conference 2023 Speech

My new role as Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

On 4th September, Keir Starmer, Leader of the Labour party, offered me the position of Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, which I accepted. I am excited at the opportunity of working closely with the UK’s talented creative and sports organisations. As a professional musician from a…