Josh MacAlister

Latest speeches

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

   • Q13: Kinship zones and parity of allowances

     “Part of the kinship zones is testing an allowance equivalent to the fostering allowance alongside a robust impact evaluation. But we are not waiting for this evaluation to improve England's approach to kinship care. Our families first reforms are unlocking…”

     Watch from 1:24:45

   • Topical questions: safeguarding, care leavers, student transport and HE funding

     “I welcome Become's report, and it builds on the review into early deaths of care leavers that I commissioned a few months ago. And I'd like to thank Ashley John-Baptiste and Claire Chamberlin for the important work they've done bringing…”

     Watch from 1:41:58

2. Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Committee · House of Lords · 3 September 2026

   • Children, shared families and education’s role

     “Can I clarify, can I add a couple of reflections? One is government is awash with inter-ministerial groups and they're not all that effective. I don't think that will be a bombshell to members. But the work that particularly Jess…”

     Watch from 9:25

3. Westminster Hall · House of Commons · 14 July 2026

   • Ministerial response I: union and league, formats and inclusion

     “Thank you. It's a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr. Vickers. I begin by thanking my honorable friend, the member for West Dorset, for securing this important debate on rugby in schools. When I was asked to sub in…”

     Watch from 1:44:20

   • Ministerial response II: girls’ rugby, PE partnerships and NGB role

     “The recent success of the Red Roses has inspired a new generation of young women to demonstrate what they can achieve when girls are given the opportunity to participate fully. But inspiration alone is not enough. We must ensure that…”

     Watch from 1:48:10

4. House of Commons · House of Commons · 2 July 2026

   • FE debate: Opposition and ministerial replies

     “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I'm grateful to the honourable member for Runcorn and Helsby for securing this timely and important debate, and I've not had the chance to speak to her since her very powerful and moving contribution earlier…”

     Watch from 7:14:27

5. Westminster Hall · House of Commons · 30 June 2026

   • Minister’s opening: free speech and protection of Jewish students

     “Thank you, Sir John. It's a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. I'd like to start by congratulating my honorable friend, the member for Leeds South West and Morley, for securing this very important and timely debate. I'd also like…”

     Watch from 1:29:32

   • Q&A: cross‑community cohesion and regulatory measures

     “I think that the honorable member is absolutely right to make that point and picking up on a thread of debate here today, a number of people have raised the power of algorithms that feed off people's fury and anger…”

     Watch from 1:36:02

   • Prevent, extremism data and updated guidance

     “Finally, Mr. Chairman, Sir John, we know that many of the conspiracy theories and hateful tropes that underpin antisemitism are also features of extremist ideologies. Left unchallenged, they can create an environment in which radicalisation becomes more likely. At their…”

     Watch from 1:39:23

6. Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee · House of Commons · 24 June 2026

   • Minister: introduction to LLE fee limit reforms

     “I beg to move that the committee has considered the draft Lifelong Learning (Fee Limits) Regulations 2026. The draft regulations were laid before the House on the 18th of May. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this…”

     Watch from 0:38

   • Minister’s reply, further assessments and committee approval

     “I'd like to thank members of the committee for your contributions to this debate and I'll endeavor to answer as many of those questions as I can. The first set of questions from my honorable the honorable member on behalf…”

     Watch from 17:40