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Labour minister Chris Bryant says he was sexually abused by former National Youth Theatre boss

Sir Chris Bryant describes the abuse as being ‘absolutely appalling’

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025

Chris Bryant MP says he was abused at 16 by former head of National Youth Theatre

Labour minister calls Michael Croft’s behaviour ‘despicable’ and says at least one other friend was targeted sexually

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2025

Chris Bryant says he was sexually abused by former National Youth Theatre boss

The Labour MP said at least one friend from his NYT days was also abused by Michael Croft, who died in 1986.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025

Lords’ objections to Data Bill over copyright threatens its existence – minister

Technology minister Sir Chris Bryant hopes a promise of progress updates on copyright and AI will be enough to satisfy peers.

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025

Social media 10pm curfew and App Cap could both be imposed to protect children from addiction, says minister

The Government is considering a ‘package of measures’ to safeguard youngsters from the dangers of social media addiction

Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2025

Winter fuel payments U-turn likely to lead to higher taxes or other welfare cuts, says IFS director – as it happened

Treasury says move to restore the funding for most pensioners will cost around £1.25bn

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2025

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

MPs reject bid to force authorities to record sex data on biological basis

Technology minister Sir Chris Bryant said this could create ‘legal confusion, uncertainty and inconsistency’.

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025