Category: Speeches

  • Campaign Against Anti-Semitism – 2026 Comments on Wireless Festival

    Campaign Against Anti-Semitism – 2026 Comments on Wireless Festival

    The comments made by the Campaign Against Anti-Semitism on 6 April 2026.

    The Prime Minister is right to be deeply concerned that @WirelessFest
    wants to headline someone whose anti-Jewish bigotry has gone as far as recording a track titled ‘Heil Hitler’ less than a year ago.

    But the Prime Minister is not a bystander.

    The Government can ban anyone from entering the UK who is not a citizen and whose presence would ‘not be conducive to the public good’.

    Surely this is a clear case.

    Pepsi has done the right thing by dropping its sponsorship of the festival, but if management are adamant that they want to headline Kanye West, it is only the Government that can stop them.

  • Piers Morgan – 2026 Comments on Kanye

    Piers Morgan – 2026 Comments on Kanye

    The comments made by Piers Morgan on 6 April 2026.

    Shouldn’t even be a debate.

    Kanye’s Hitler-loving, Nazi-slathering, Jew-hating bullsh*t should be disqualifying for appearances at any music festival.

  • Sarah Jones – 2026 Comments on Falling Knife Crime

    Sarah Jones – 2026 Comments on Falling Knife Crime

    The comments made by Sarah Jones, the Crime and Policing Minister, on 5 April 2026.

    We are shutting down more criminal lines, busting more gang leaders and seizing more dangerous knives off our streets than ever before.

    I will not rest in the relentless pursuit of these horrific criminals that leave a trail of violence and exploitation in their wake.

    The Government will halve knife crime within a decade, saving lives and protecting communities.

  • John Healey – 2026 Comments on the Appointment of the Armed Forces Commissioner

    John Healey – 2026 Comments on the Appointment of the Armed Forces Commissioner

    The comments made by John Healey, the Secretary of State for Defence, on 5 April 2026.

    Our Armed Forces are at the heart of our nation’s security. With demands on defence rising, from the conflict in the Middle East to growing Russian aggression, we are asking more of our military, and it is right that we continue to step up our support for them and their families.

    I am proud that we legislated in our first year of government to create this new Commissioner role, with powers to challenge Ministers and military leaders and to report directly to Parliament.

    Polly brings deep experience of service life and exceptional leadership as this country’s first ever Armed Forces Commissioner, she will be the independent champion and direct point of contact that our Armed Forces and their families deserve. Our message to the Armed Forces community is clear: this government is on your side.

  • Keir Starmer – 2026 Easter Message

    Keir Starmer – 2026 Easter Message

    The message made by Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister, on 3 April 2026.

    Easter is a celebration of hope, new life and renewal.

    Across the country, churches and Christian communities quietly and tirelessly support families, children and neighbours – offering comfort, bringing people together, and standing alongside those who need it most. It is precisely that spirit of service which exemplifies national renewal, and reflects the very heart of Christ’s example.

    This Easter comes at a time of real anxiety for many people. Conflicts abroad, pressures at home, and uncertainty about the future weigh heavily on families and households. In moments like these, faith offers reassurance and grounding – a reminder that we are not alone, and that hope can still take root even in difficult soil.

    For generations, churches have been rooted in their neighbourhoods, working to combat poverty, fear and isolation. In times when some seek to divide, the Government is committed to working across faiths and differences to build a country that is more resilient, inclusive and connected. That is why we are keen to partner with churches, alongside other faith and belief groups, to strengthen and transform local communities through programmes such as Pride in Place and Best Start Family Hubs, among others.

    Our country is at its best when we choose community over division, kindness over indifference, and service over self‑interest. I thank everyone who gives their time through churches and Christian charities, and wish Christians across the UK and around the world a very happy Easter filled with peace, hope and the promise of new life.

  • Zia Yusuf – 2026 Comments on Disorder in Clapham

    Zia Yusuf – 2026 Comments on Disorder in Clapham

    The comments made by Zia Yusuf, the Reform spokesperson, on 1 April 2026.

    For the second night in a row there has been mass disorder in London.

    There must not be a third.

    Groups of youths should not be able to run riot through our streets.

    The police should be deployed en masse as an obvious precautionary measure and arrests made immediately if disorder breaks out once again.

    It’s time Sadiq Khan did his actual job.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2026 Statement Following Disorder in Clapham

    Sadiq Khan – 2026 Statement Following Disorder in Clapham

    The statement made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 1 April 2026.

    The appalling scenes in Clapham in recent days are absolutely unacceptable and those responsible will face the full force of the law. Two arrests have been made and the Met is continuing to investigate.

    There will be an increased police presence in the area in the coming days, with officers providing support and reassurance to residents and businesses.

  • Kemi Badenoch – 2026 Statement Following Disorder in Clapham

    Kemi Badenoch – 2026 Statement Following Disorder in Clapham

    The statement made by Kemi Badenoch, the Leader of the Opposition, on 1 April 2026.

    Children smashing up shops in broad daylight, stealing and even filming themselves doing it as if it were a game, is a much bigger problem than is being recognised. This is a total collapse of consequences.

    To those making snide comments about race or black kids – you do not see scenes like this in Lagos or Nairobi. Not because the children there are different, but because actions have consequences. There are clear boundaries. Parents, communities, and the authorities do not wring their hands or look the other way.

    Here, we have created a culture where too many young people believe they can do what they like and nothing will happen. That is the problem.

    And we should be honest about where that leads. If a child loots a shop today, films it for social media, and faces no real consequence, they are going to do much worse tomorrow.

    This is why under my leadership Conservatives are focusing on ENFORCEMENT, not just making more and more rules.

    Our Take Back Our Streets Campaign is about getting 10,000 more police officers, immediate justice and immediate punishment. But let’s be honest, this is not just a policing issue. It is a failure of authority at every level.

    Parents need to know where their children are and what they are doing. Discipline should start at home, not in a courtroom.

    We have also weakened the system around them. Deterrence is the backbone of criminal justice. Labour have changed the law so anyone receiving a sentence under 12 months will automatically walk free, instead receiving a suspended sentence. When people believe offences like this will not lead to meaningful punishment, we should not be surprised when more of it happens. You get more of what you tolerate.

    It’s not like we haven’t been here before. In 2011, when riots spread, the Conservative response was swift and visible. People saw consequences. And behaviour rapidly changed. That is what is missing now.

    This all comes down to fairness. Law-abiding people should not feel like fools while gangs smash and grab without consequence. The sad truth is the communities most damaged by this behaviour are often the very ones these young people come from.

    Only one approach will fix this: clear rules, real consequences, and the confidence to enforce them.

    It’s time to Take Back Our Streets and bring back a culture of enforcement.

  • Chris Philp – 2026 Comments on Serious Disorder in Clapham

    Chris Philp – 2026 Comments on Serious Disorder in Clapham

    The comments made by Chris Philp, the Shadow Home Secretary, on 1 April 2026.

    Mass rioting and looting by youths in Clapham is totally unacceptable

    This is clear criminality and there should be mass arrests. There is no excuse for this.

    We need surge policing, widespread stop & search and live facial recognition to catch criminals.

  • Keir Starmer – 2026 Comments on Easing the Cost of Living

    Keir Starmer – 2026 Comments on Easing the Cost of Living

    The comments made by Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister, on 1 April 2026.

    In an uncertain and volatile world, it is my government’s duty to protect the British people at home and abroad.

    I know the public are concerned about the conflict in Iran and what it means for them and their families.

    I want to reassure them that they have a government on their side, working with allies on de-escalation and bearing down on the cost of living.

    Today, millions of people up and down the country will see energy bills go down by £117, wages go up for the lowest paid, and more support will be available for people who need it most – because of the decisions this government has taken.

    But we must go further to bear down on costs, and that means pushing for de-escalation in the Middle East and a re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz. That is the best way we can bring down the cost of living for families and that is my focus.