United Kingdom parliament

Chris Vince

Member of Parliament · Labour

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

21 sittings with a confirmed speech

Sittings appear here a month after they are held.

Latest speeches

  1. House of Commons · House of Commons · 15 September 2026

    • Urgent Question – Tourism overnight visitor levy in England

      “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I was going to start by making a joke about always being picked last, but you've ruined it because you picked me early on, so thank you for that. I'll try it anyway. I'm used…”
      Watch from 1:36:13

    • Urgent Question – Saudi East-West oil pipeline closure and UK energy security

      “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. We live in an interconnected world and the events that happen in Saudi Arabia do have a direct impact on my constituents in Harlow, particularly those who are concerned about the rising price of their…”
      Watch from 2:04:03

  2. House of Commons · House of Commons · 14 September 2026

    • SEND specialists, SENCO pressures and local capacity

      “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I speak to parents, young people and teachers in my Harlow constituency about the SEND reform and the need for SEND reform all the time. And one of my best friends is actually a SENCO who…”
      Watch from 1:21:22

    • Minister and Shadow: reserves, forecasts and emergency powers

      “Thank you, Madam Chair. I desperately tried not to intervene at all today, but I couldn't stop myself. I was on the Modernization Committee when the Modernization Committee had the opportunity to visit Buckingham Palace and see some of the…”
      Watch from 3:42:27

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

    • Q2/5/10 National resilience: wildfires, climate and civil service

      “Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I thank the minister for his answer and can I also take the opportunity to welcome my honorable friend from Gateshead Central and Whickham to his rightful place on the front bench. As you may…”
      Watch from 6:00

    • Urgent Question: Air traffic control failure and passenger disruption

      “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. As you'll be aware, this issue has had a huge impact on my constituency of Harlow. Not only do many passengers use Stansted Airport, there are over a thousand staff members at Stansted Airport who…”
      Watch from 1:36:21

    • Ministerial Statement: Ukraine, Russia threat and defence spending

      “Madam Deputy Speaker, can I welcome the new defense secretary to his place and thank you, thank him for his statement, particularly his ongoing commitment to support our Ukrainian allies. Going last in a question answer is very difficult, particularly…”
      Watch from 4:34:49
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  4. House of Commons · House of Commons · 7 September 2026

    • Housing Questions Q17–Q23 & topical: Walking distance, leasehold, Green Belt and devolution

      “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As somebody that worked previously for a homeless charity, Streets to Homes in Harlow, I welcome the Housing First approach that this government is taking to tackle rough sleeping. But would the Secretary of State or…”
      Watch from 54:59

  5. 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 bearing in mind your family connection to fire services in Harlow, I want to pay tribute to fire officers across Harlow. I also want to welcome the First Secretary to her place. I know…”
      Watch from 2:12:16

    • Opposition, Lib Dem and backbench challenges: PR, foreign money and online harms

      “I thank you Madam Deputy Speaker and the shadow minister, because I actually agree with her on this point, because I proudly represent my constituency of Harlow and I think it's really important that I have that local accountability. That…”
      Watch from 2:59:35

    • Votes at 16, franchise expansion and eligibility debates

      “I thank the hon. gentleman for giving way, and it gives me an opportunity to welcome my two work experience students, Maya and Stacey, to the gallery, and they are, I'm sure, enjoying your speech.”
      Watch from 3:39:54

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

    • FCDO Q7: China’s threat, foreign interference and Taiwan

      “Thank you, Mr Speaker. And I start by thanking the Minister for his comments about the terrible floods in Nepal. I know a number of residents in my constituency of Harlow who have family in the region that they have…”
      Watch from 38:55

    • Responses to PM statement: Opposition scrutiny, defence, migration, tax and institutional reform

      “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and may I wish you a very happy birthday. And can I thank the Prime Minister for making one of his first visits as Prime Minister to Harlow, almost as if he knew I was…”
      Watch from 4:15:43

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