House of Lords

Bishop Steven questions how the government will generate trust in AI

Bishop Steven took part in a House of Lords debate on artificial intelligence on Monday, 10 February. His question to the Government was: According to the the Government's own recent survey,  43% of the public trust that the impact of AI…

The mental health and attention span of our children is at stake

My Lords it is an honour to take part in this debate. I congratulate Baroness Kidron on her excellent introduction and with others look forward very much to the maiden speech of Baroness Cass. The Diocese of Oxford where I serve has 285 Church…
Bishop Steven speaks in the House of Lords

Recharging the transport sector

Bishop Steven addressed the House of Lords on 16 October as part of a debate on the Environment and Climate Change Committee report EV strategy: rapid recharge needed. My Lords I warmly welcome this debate, as a member of the Environment…

Bishop Steven calls on government to create ‘communities of kindness’

Bishop Steven joined the debate on social care in the House of Lords this week. He called on the Government to 'reimagine care', describing it as an urgent need. The full text of his speech was as follows: My Lords I welcome this debate.…

House of Lords debate on Gaza and conflict in the Middle East

Bishop Steven told the House about an interfaith peace vigil which was held in Oxford recently, bringing together diverse communities from across the city in a call for peace, remembrance and unity. Here is the text of his speech: My Lords,…

The impact of technology on human flourishing

My Lords it’s a privilege to contribute to this debate. I congratulate the new ministers and express appreciation to Baroness Barron and to Baroness Jolly for her valedictory speech. There is much to commend in the gracious speech. A few…

Debate on support for persecuted Christians around the world

Bishop Steven speaks during the House of Lords debate on support for persecuted Christians around the world. My Lords, may I too add my congratulations and appreciation to Baroness Foster for securing this important debate and for her comprehensive…

EV strategy stuck in the slow lane

The Lord Bishop of Oxford is part of a committee which has called on the Government to recharge its EV strategy, in a report on the UK’s transition to electric vehicles.

Existential risk in this and future decades

So great are the challenges we face, that this and any government will need deeper humility combined with greater practical wisdom to lead the nation forward. I focus my remarks on my own two areas of focus in this House: the climate and artificial intelligence – both areas of existential risk in this and future decades.