Sharing Economy
Uber/Sharing EconomyUK Meetings I held two meetings today to discuss the Sharing Economy. My first meeting was with Uber, the ride sharing app. The platform is used by millions of…
The Benefits of Teaching Prisoners
Tory MEP Syed Kamall on some of the benefits to gain from teaching prisoners A QUIET revolution has been going on at Brixton Prison. No need to worry. The inmates…
Press Release: Who needs Interpol when you have Mark Zuckerberg?
Commenting after Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared before senior MEPs in the European Parliament, Syed Kamall said: “I went into the hearing wanting to give Mr Zuckerberg a fair chance to…
My reaction to Uber’s announcement on drivers
Uber have announced today that they will give drivers across Europe a number of benefits including sick pay and parental leave. The insurance package includes compensation for hospital visits and…
Automated helplines for public services
I think we have all experienced the frustration of dealing with automated self service helplines. So as we look to adopt more technology throughout our public services what impact might…
Tech Campaigns
Technology has been a big part of my life. At University I learnt to write machine code. I often say I’m a geek who is now the father of…
Brexit Live Broadcast June 6th 7pm (UK) – NEW DATE
Brexit “Facebook Live” 7pm (UK) 6th June 2018 I’m very much looking forward to the next live broadcast on Facebook. This will be another chance for us to chat about…
PRESS RELEASE – Macron’s proposals risk a return to a 1950s agenda
Syed Kamall: Macron’s proposals risk a return to a 1950s agenda London MEP Syed Kamall warned today that Emmanuel Macron’s reform proposals risk returning the European Union to an outdated…
PRESS RELEASE – Kamall: Syria strikes necessary to reinstate international rules
Kamall: Syria strikes necessary to reinstate international rules Russia’s United Nations veto made an effective diplomatic response to the Syrian chemical-weapons crisis impossible, London’s MEP Syed Kamall told the European…
Short version – ECR Poverty Summit Report Video
ECR Poverty Summit Short Report Thank you once again to everyone who was involved in the ECR Global Poverty Summit earlier this year. I think everyone who attended will agree…