Updated information re Chi Onwurah releases technology sovereignty letter from Minister Narayan
Dame Chi Onwurah, MP for Newcastle Central and West, releases the technology sovereignty letter from Minister Kanishka Narayan. The letter was in response to Chi’s Technology Sovereignty Debate on March 10th 2026. In the letter Minister Kanishka Narayan MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, sets out his […]
Response to my letter on Technology Sovereignty from Kanishka Narayan MP, Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology
The letter below is the Minister’s response to my letter. You can read my letter here. Read the PDF here: Tech Sovereignty Letter Response from Minister Narayan
I wrote to Kanishka Narayan MP, Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology.
This followed my Westminster Hall Debate on Technology Sovereignty, which you can watch here, or read here. Read my letter here: Technology Sovereignty letter to Minister Narayan
Concern about the funding of scientific research programmes
There has been widespread concern about the funding of specific scientific research programmes. The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee heard evidence from members of the scientific community and has written to the government Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and UK Research and Innovation about the funding concerns which could put some areas of scientific […]
Woman sexually assaulted at a Travelodge when staff gave a stranger access to her room
In an absolutely appalling case a woman was sexually assaulted at a Travelodge when staff gave a stranger pretending to be her boyfriend access to her room. Women deserve better! Together with many colleagues I’ve written to Travelodge to demand a meeting and urgent answers.
Racist abuse directed at footballers is totally unacceptable
The recent racist abuse directed at footballers is appalling. I’ve joined with colleagues to demand the FA show true leadership. We need a zero-tolerance approach at all levels to ensure there is no space in the game for those who spread hate or seek to divide us.
Iran internet access blackout during the protests
Last month I asked how Iran was able to shut down internet access during the protests, and what the UK is doing in response. The Minister’s reply confirms the regime used its control of a highly centralised telecoms network and the UK is working with allies to help address this.
Appalling and unacceptable permanent education ban for women and girls in Afghanistan
Lives crushed, hopes expunged, talent lost, voices silenced. Those of us who have a voice must speak out for the women and girls of Afghanistan.
The Auschwitz Museum : “platforms should take responsibility” Creating fake, AI-generated images of Auschwitz
This is deeply, deeply troubling, and another example of the power of unregulated AI to spread misinformation and distortion. I agree with The Auschwitz Museum : “platforms should take responsibility” and will be asking the government why they do not. Auschwitz Memorial @AuschwitzMuseum Creating fake, AI-generated images of Auschwitz and other camps is a dangerous […]