The Latest Breaking News from Chris Bryant

MPs vote to continue parliamentary ping-pong over AI ‘theft’ crackdown

Rocket Man singer Sir Elton John is among the stars who have urged the Government to strengthen copyright protections for creatives.

Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2025

Abolishing culture, media and sport department would be ‘madness’ – minister

Culture minister Sir Chris Bryant told MPs: “Honestly, the department is not going to be abolished.”

Evening Standard · May 22, 2025

Data reforms move closer to becoming law amid calls to ‘protect artists’ from AI

The Government pledged to conduct an economic impact assessment of the policy options put forward in its copyright and AI consultation.

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

Fiona Bruce forced to step in as fiery MP clash erupts on Question Time

Things got a bit too spicy on Question Time this week when a simple question from the audience sparked a full-blown row between politicians.

The Fashion Central · Apr 6, 2025

Government AI plans depend on ‘more remuneration’ for creatives, says minister

Culture minister Sir Chris Bryant told MPs the UK is a ‘content superpower’ as he defended Government plans on AI and copyright law.

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025

MP says women are being coerced into setting up OnlyFans accounts by partners

East Thanet Labour MP Polly Billington says reports by charity Oasis show ‘coercion and exploitation’.

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025

Government betraying children by gutting smartphone Bill, MPs told

Tory former minister Kit Malthouse described the Protection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) Bill, as a ‘hollowed-out gesture’.

Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025

Minister meets with EU to discuss ‘red tape’ which touring musicians face

Liberal Democrat culture spokesman Max Wilkinson urged Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy not to ‘go breaking my heart’ over the issue.

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025

Government will ‘take everybody into the digital future’ with new inclusion plan

Technology ministers Peter Kyle and Sir Chris Bryant have unveiled a new plan to boost access to digital skills training and tech.

Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2025

‘Inventive’ teenagers could circumvent a social media ban, MP warns

MPs have been debating a petition calling for a minimum age on social media.

Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2025