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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 28 Jan 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"Of course, poverty of aspiration contributes to inequalities. As the Minister will know, over 100,000 children in this country are in looked-after care, in secure homes, children’s homes and foster care. Every single one of those children has a skill, an ability, something to contribute to society. With her Secretary …..."
Mark Pritchard - View Speech

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 28 Jan 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"Q14. The UK’s nuclear deterrent has kept this country safe for over five decades. As the Deputy Prime Minister will know, it is operationally independent, but it still relies on US defence supply chains. Given the shaking of traditional alliances, could the Deputy Prime Minister reassure the House and the …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
28 Jan 2026 - Youth Unemployment - View Vote Context
Mark Pritchard (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 89 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 91 Noes - 287
Division Vote (Commons)
28 Jan 2026 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context
Mark Pritchard (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 91 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 294 Noes - 108
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 27 Jan 2026
Business Rates

"I am not sure whether the Minister has volunteered yet for “Strictly Come Dancing”. Today, from the Government of U-turns, we have seen a half turn or a reverse turn or a pivot, as it is known in ballroom dancing circles.

The Minister will recall that I invited him to …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
27 Jan 2026 - Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill - View Vote Context
Mark Pritchard (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 80 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 88 Noes - 310
Division Vote (Commons)
27 Jan 2026 - Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill - View Vote Context
Mark Pritchard (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 82 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 91 Noes - 378
Division Vote (Commons)
27 Jan 2026 - Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Committee - View Vote Context
Mark Pritchard (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 80 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 88 Noes - 310
Division Vote (Commons)
27 Jan 2026 - Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Committee - View Vote Context
Mark Pritchard (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 82 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 91 Noes - 378
Written Question
Trials: Social Media
Tuesday 27th January 2026

Asked by: Mark Pritchard (Conservative - The Wrekin)

Question to the Attorney General:

To ask the Solicitor General, what steps she is taking to support the prosecution of (a) individuals who post comments online about defendants prior to trial which could prejudice legal proceedings, and (b) the tech platforms on which those comments are published.

Answered by Ellie Reeves - Solicitor General (Attorney General's Office)

The Contempt of Court Act 1981 is clear that publishing information that creates a substantial risk of serious prejudice or impediment to any active proceedings can be contempt of court. These rules and restrictions are in place to ensure that trials are fair and justice is delivered.

The Government recognises that social media is putting these long-established rules under strain especially in cases where partial or inaccurate information appears online. This is why we asked the Law Commission to expedite part of their review on contempt of court. In November 2025, the Law Commission published part 1 of their report setting out recommendations for a new framework of contempt liability. The Government is considering their recommendations.