United Kingdom parliament

Sam Rushworth

Member of Parliament · Labour

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

16 sittings with a confirmed speech

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Latest speeches

  1. International Development Committee · House of Commons · 15 September 2026

    • Home Office in‑donor costs, underspends and 0.7%

      “I just want some clarity on this in terms of it's a new government, new administration. The previous government was rhetorically committed to 0.7% whilst actually outlining several years' worth of cuts. Has that position changed? Because I've heard your…”
      Watch from 26:57

    • Protecting multilaterals while bilateral spend falls, especially in Africa

      “Thanks Um we've talked a fair bit already about um I guess the government's decision to to protect the multilateral aid spend obviously um an outcome of that is that the cuts have to fall somewhere and bilateral aid has…”
      Watch from 49:36

    • Protecting multilaterals while bilateral spend falls, especially in Africa

      “Do you think there will be an impact though on our diplomatic power in places where we've pulled out quite significant amounts of UK aid?”
      Watch from 52:17
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  2. House of Commons · House of Commons · 11 September 2026

    • Bill sponsor: Parliament Acts strategy and primacy of the Commons

      “I do thank the honourable lady, she's being very generous with interventions. I wonder if she would be willing to share with the House what, if any, amendments that the Lords made, besides the two that she's mentioned, that she…”
      Watch from 20:40

    • Medical and mental health perspectives on capacity and safeguards

      “Would she acknowledge that the handful of peers that she refers to includes the former presidents of the BMA, Royal College of Psychiatrists, a leading professor of palliative medicine, a former chief executive of NHS England, two former attorneys general,…”
      Watch from 3:30:31

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

    • Opening of fathers and male role models debate

      “Well thank you, Ms. Hobhouse, and everybody here, but it is indeed a privilege to serve under your chairmanship as I lead this debate on the contribution of fathers and of positive male role models to families and society. And…”
      Watch from 1:30:22

    • Active fatherhood, men’s mental health and early-parenting policy

      “They put my life in perspective. And I think my dad jokes are rubbing off on them too, because the other day my 16-year-old daughter Jessie said to me, dad, do you know you shouldn't brush your teeth with your…”
      Watch from 1:39:10

    • Government family policy, men’s health strategy and closing reflections

      “Thank you. As I prepared my remarks today, it was important to me to speak from the heart, but that meant sort of taking time from being able to address various points. And so I trusted in my colleagues around…”
      Watch from 2:57:31

  4. House of Commons · House of Commons · 9 September 2026

    • Education and skills reform statement: technical pathways and curriculum change

      “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. And about 14 months ago, I stood here and led a debate on working-class boys and the North East and called for many of the things that are in this statement. So I absolutely welcome…”
      Watch from 2:58:51

  5. House of Commons · House of Commons · 8 September 2026

    • Foreign Secretary statement: Israel-Palestine policy and settlement sanctions

      “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and can I thank the Secretary of State for his statement, which I know has the support of British Jewish organizations like Yachad and Progressive Judaism. I was with the father of the House opposite…”
      Watch from 2:42:44

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

    • Votes at 16, franchise expansion and eligibility debates

      “I'm grateful to her for giving way and I can see that she's clearly opposed to this measure. I just want to remind her about nine years ago, she and I debated at Wilmslow High School. And I remember a…”
      Watch from 3:29:59

    • Safeguarding, accessibility and protecting participants in democracy

      “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. It's been a privilege to be on the Bill Committee for this bill, it's my first time. And can I also congratulate the new Minister and welcome her to her place, I think it's a…”
      Watch from 6:27:57

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