Speeches

Just five days ago, I stood up in Parliament and spoke from the heart - and, I believe, in the interest of our country. I stand here today in the same spirit...

(Photo: Jessica Taylor) Mr Speaker, I’m grateful for your permission to make this statement. Yesterday we began our day together. You, I, my RHF the Prime...

Delivered on: 29 June 2022 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) Before I start today, I’m sure that many people, like me, are thinking of...

Last Monday would have been my brother Tariq’s birthday. I say it would have been because Tariq is no longer with us. He took his own life. And on that Monday...

15 June 2022 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) Thank you, Victor [Adebowale]. It’s great to be with you all in person and to be part of...

Delivered on: 23 May 2022 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) Many years have passed since Edmund Burke wrote about ‘the little platoon that...

Delivered on: 23 May 2022 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) We gather here today in a peaceful European city with no need to fear the...

Bore da - and thank you Andrew for that welcome. It’s an absolute pleasure to be here with so many good friends and colleagues. The last time I joined you was...

Delivered on: 17 May 2022 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) Thank you Gina – not just for your warm introduction, but for everything you...