Speeches by Starmer.
Every Hansard contribution by Keir Starmer this parliament, most recent first. Back to the MP page for the headline figures and analysed positions.
Showing 41–60 of 2,665 contributions · most-recent first
| Date | Debate & contribution | Words |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2026 | Engagements “The Leader of the Opposition talks about playing political games. That is what she was doing yesterday. This House considered her motion, and rejected it decisively, because everyone saw it for what it was: a desperate, baseless political stunt ahead of the May elections. While she and the Opposition were playing games…” economy-jobsfiscal-policydefence | 156 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Engagements “Let me reassure the House that the work of the international law unit has not ended. It will simply be done by a different team under a restructure. We will, of course, continue to monitor international humanitarian law in Gaza and elsewhere, and invest in conflict prevention and resolution.” economy-jobsfiscal-policydefence | 49 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Engagements “Of course food security is important, and that is why I was considering that, among other issues, in the ministerial meetings yesterday in Cobra. That is what I was spending my afternoon doing: ensuring that we were prepared and managing the risks of a conflict that will affect every single one of our constituents. Wha…” economy-jobsfiscal-policydefence | 102 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Engagements “At the spring statement, the Chancellor was very proud to say that inflation was down to 3% and falling; interest rates have been cut six times; and we have seen the growth figures for the early part of this year. The Leader of the Opposition says, “Well, the cost of borrowing’s gone up.” Yes—because there is a conflic…” economy-jobsfiscal-policydefence | 114 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Engagements “I thank my hon. Friend for his work to give every child in his constituency the best start in life. I am very glad that this Government have done more than any other to lift children out of poverty. Thanks to our work this Session, the Government have passed laws to deliver more rights at work, build new homes, save Br…” economy-jobsfiscal-policydefence | 89 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Engagements “My hon. Friend is absolutely right to highlight the real risk of climate change, both internationally and at home. I am proud that we have restored the UK’s position as a global leader on climate action. That means cutting emissions with our carbon budget, investing £7 billion in nature recovery and driving ahead with …” economy-jobsfiscal-policydefence | 73 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Engagements “My hon. Friend is right to highlight the 50 pieces of legislation—the 50 Bills—that we have put through. We whipped to change the country—we all voted to change the country. The Opposition parties, of course, opposed almost all of it. That is why we have got stronger rights for renters and why we have got stronger righ…” economy-jobsfiscal-policydefence | 106 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Engagements “I am very proud—this Government are very proud—of the biggest upgrade in workers’ rights in a generation and the biggest upgrade in renters’ rights in a generation and of doing the most any Government have ever done to reduce child poverty. Those measures will have a lasting impact on working people across the United K…” economy-jobsfiscal-policydefence | 70 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Engagements “I thank my hon. Friend for her question. This is the first Government in a generation to take key services back into public ownership, to give rights and powers to workers, renters and the less fortunate, and to invest in public services and lift children out of poverty. As we face war on two fronts, we will do more. A…” economy-jobsfiscal-policydefence | 76 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Engagements “The right hon. Gentleman is right to raise food security. Obviously, that is one resilience that we need and must protect in this country. We also need to move to secure independence of energy, because one thing that is making life so much harder for all those in the food sector is that their energy prices go up every …” economy-jobsfiscal-policydefence | 86 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Engagements “My hon. Friend is a brilliant representative for Croydon, and she is right: for too long, renters have been at the mercy of rogue landlords, pushing thousands into homelessness. I am delighted to confirm that this Friday no-fault evictions will be scrapped once and for all. That sends an important message to anyone liv…” economy-jobsfiscal-policydefence | 97 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Engagements “I can give the right hon. and learned Gentleman that assurance. Those platform providers need to take responsibility. He will have noticed the fight that we had with Grok just a few months ago—disgusting images were being created on social media, and we took that on in a fight, which we won, across the House—as well as…” economy-jobsfiscal-policydefence | 102 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Engagements “I am proud that Labour is investing in life sciences. I thank my hon. Friend for championing that project for over a decade. The national wealth fund is designed to co-invest, alongside private investors, and Ministers are happy to discuss those proposals with her. Today I can announce a significant new investment by A…” economy-jobsfiscal-policydefence | 103 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Engagements “I thank my right hon. Friend for her dedicated work on this. I am very proud of the work that we have done to recognise LGBT veterans. On top of that, people in our security services are some of the bravest and most professional who serve our country. That some of them lost their job because of their sexuality is a his…” economy-jobsfiscal-policydefence | 95 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Points of Order “rose—” crimemp-performanceother | 1 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Engagements “We are going to build 1.5 million homes. We are upgrading the rights of renters, because we know how important it is for everyone to have a safe and secure roof over their head. The hon. Member’s challenge to me would have more force if the Liberal Democrats had not abstained on the measures that we are taking to move …” economy-jobsfiscal-policydefence | 62 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Engagements “I think we should all back Team Derby. Our investment is helping to renew our submarine fleet, building new nuclear reactors and creating jobs and growth. I am proud to see Labour MPs working with the Labour Mayor and a Labour Government to deliver a brighter future for Derby.” economy-jobsfiscal-policydefence | 49 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Engagements “My hon. Friend is a champion for this crucial local project, and I thank him for his work. I know from visiting Doncaster just how vital reopening the airport is for local residents. It will be a huge boost for South Yorkshire and unlock thousands of jobs. I am deeply concerned by reports that decisions by Reform in Do…” economy-jobsfiscal-policydefence | 84 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Engagements “The state visit by His Majesty the King is a powerful reminder of the deep and special relationship we have with the United States. In this Session of Parliament, this Labour Government have delivered the biggest upgrade in workers’ rights in a generation, the biggest improvement in renters’ rights in a generation, and…” economy-jobsfiscal-policydefence | 103 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Engagements “After years of failure being tolerated, and failing staff and patients, our new intensive recovery programme is targeting sites that need tailored support. There is more to do, but we are seeing real progress across our NHS—[Interruption.] Opposition Members have never heard this from a Government. Waiting lists are th…” economy-jobsfiscal-policydefence | 114 |