United Kingdom parliament

Joe Powell

Member of Parliament · Labour

Transcripts of what Joe Powell said in Parliament, sitting by sitting. Only speeches whose speaker is confirmed are shown.

13 sittings with a confirmed speech

Sittings appear here a month after they are held.

Latest speeches

  1. House of Commons · House of Commons · 10 September 2026

    • Q1 Lobbying transparency: Ethics and Integrity Commission

      “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I strongly welcome the government's efforts to rewire the state and create more accountability for decisions made by government. And as part of that effort, cleaning up our politics is so important, as we've seen from…”
      Watch from 1:21

    • Backbench debate on social housing: disposals, Capita, domestic abuse and empty homes

      “Madam Deputy Speaker, the housing crisis in Kensington and Bayswater is one of the biggest drivers of inequality in our community, overcrowding, damp and mold, families stuck in temporary accommodation and a lack of options for people with accessibility issues…”
      Watch from 5:36:36

  2. House of Commons · House of Commons · 3 September 2026

    • DCMS: short‑term lets and local housing powers

      “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Over the summer, the abuse of short-term lets in my community has continued, including breaches of lease, anti-social behavior, subletting of private rented properties and social housing, and even short-term lets hosting brothels. We still don't…”
      Watch from 1:59

  3. House of Commons · House of Commons · 2 September 2026

    • Rewiring the State: Big‑picture constitutional, union and climate issues

      “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. And I also welcome the First Secretary to her place and welcome today's statement and the one in July. The first English devolution settlement was, of course, London. And despite some incremental improvements since 1999,…”
      Watch from 1:57:13

    • Safeguarding, accessibility and protecting participants in democracy

      “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and can I join the others in warmly welcoming the democracy minister to her place. I know the select committee will miss her excellent chairing, but it's great to have such a strong ally on…”
      Watch from 5:31:43

  4. House of Commons · House of Commons · 13 July 2026

    • Suffolk terror incident and ILR row: security, anti‑terror policy and backbench pressure

      “Mr Speaker, can I warmly welcome the government's swift introduction of the National Security State Threats Bill that received Royal Assent last week. The activities of the IRGC have caused huge concern across the country and in particular to my…”
      Watch from 54:12

  5. House of Commons · House of Commons · 9 July 2026

    • Topical DEFRA questions: SFI transition, regulators, Thames Water and EPR

      “It was revealed that Thames Water had slowed its reporting of pollution incidents by 70% since 2022, yet another example of institutional failure that has hurt residents across the region. Given Thames Water's creditors are now saying that they will…”
      Watch from 34:44

    • Business statement: Forthcoming business and Clacton by-election costs

      “Madam Deputy Speaker, thank you. My constituent Billy Hood, a son and a father, has now spent more than five years in a UAE prison after being convicted of possessing trace amounts of CBD vape oil. His family are deeply…”
      Watch from 2:18:22

  6. House of Commons · House of Commons · 7 July 2026

    • Q3: international climate leadership and Climate Change Act repeal

      “I thank the minister for her answer. I note the recent data that support for renewables in this country is now at 81% of the public. And certainly in every visit I do to meet young people, including students at…”
      Watch from 46:28

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