All articles written by Chloe Smith MP on PoliticsHome.com

20 Jun Technology

The AI election is here – but new laws are not needed

It is the world’s biggest election year. Billions of citizens are going to the ballot box, and Britain is up next.

27 Mar Health

MPs diagnosed with cancer: 'If you so much as cough, someone wants your seat'

One felt unsupported by their party; all made every effort to continue working throughout their treatment. Sienna Rodgers speaks to four MPs diagnosed with cancer while serving constituents

29 Oct 2023 Technology

Former Tech Secretary Hopes AI Safety Summit Sparks "National Conversation" On Regulation

Former secretary of state Chloe Smith has said that after this week’s AI Safety Summit, a “national conversation” will be needed to ensure UK regulators have the ability to respond to the huge risks presented by AI.

22 Nov 2022 Political parties

Former Work And Pensions Secretary Chloe Smith To Quit As Tory MP At Next Election

MP for Norwich North and former cabinet minister Chloe Smith has announced she will stand down at the next election as she feels it is “the right time to step back, for me and my young family”.

11 Nov 2022 Social affairs

Former Work And Pensions Secretary Urges Rishi Sunak To Protect Benefits For "Most Vulnerable”

Chloe Smith, who served as Work and Pensions Secretary this autumn, has urged the Prime Minister not to undo her work “to protect the most vulnerable” when announcements on pensions and benefits are made in next week’s Autumn Statement.

10 Nov 2022 Political parties

Gavin Williamson Row Shows Culture Of “Exceptionalism” In Politics, Former Cabinet Minister Says

Tories trying to play down accusations of bullying and abusive language against Gavin Williamson show some still “think that there are different rules in Westminster” on how to behave, according to a former Cabinet minister.

25 Feb 2021 Communities

The public deserves a say on local issues after the pandemic, and the 2021 Census will help deliver it

The Census this March will help those in public office to make informed choices on behalf of their communities

23 Feb 2021 Coronavirus

'Emergency Proxy' Rules Announced To Allow People Self-Isolating To Vote In Local Elections

The government is set to implement new emergency rules to allow people self-isolating to secure a last minute proxy vote for May's council and mayoral elections.

15 Sep 2020 Social affairs

Democracies must evolve and embrace new thinking if we are to defeat Covid-19, recover and rebuild stronger

I recently announced proposals for new world-leading rules that will require online political campaign content to have a ‘digital imprint’ - an essential measure that will improve transparency in political campaigning.

19 May 2020 Political parties

Your vote matters, wherever it is cast in the UK

Our parliamentary constituencies are in dire need of a refresh – and we need to start that process now

20 Jan 2020 Political parties

The Government is acting now to safeguard democracy

From voter fraud to digital regulation, we need to act now to ensure electoral integrity – but we cannot do it alone, writes Chloe Smith MP

02 Jul 2018 Home affairs

Our chance to champion UK democracy

From the ‘Women in Politics Hackathon’ to a new youth ambassadors scheme, this week’s activities will be a chance to celebrate our thriving democracy, writes Chloe Smith

26 Mar 2018

On National Democracy Week, Parliamentarians must be the ambassadors of our democracy

National Democracy Week offers an opportunity to connect with and inspire under-represented groups. Chloe Smith explains how MPs and peers can get involved

27 Oct 2015 Economy

How do you get the voices of young people into Parliament?

Former Treasury Minister Chloe Smith MP writes ahead of her Westminster Hall debate on 'Young jobseekers and the Department of Work and Pensions'.