Karl Turner
IndependentMP for Kingston upon Hull East · Since 2010
Recent Activity
Engagements
From 1997, the Prime Minister campaigned to scrap single-judge trials in Northern Ireland, yet when I opposed his Government’s plan to bring in single-judge trials in England and Wales, I received hostile briefings and smears about my mental health from the lads in No. 10 Downing Street. The Chief Whip is shaking his head, but he knows about it. The Prime Minister knows that my nephew Matty took his own life as a result of work-related stress as a young criminal lawyer. During Mental Health Awar
Spoke in debate: Engagements
Parliamentary appearance by Karl Turner
Voted NO on: King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (i)
Karl Turner voted NO on 'King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (i)' (108-323, defeated)
Jury Trial Proposals
It must be absolutely exhausting for the Justice Secretary to hold on to an idea that only he still pretends is a good one. The Mayor of London is opposed to these changes and has tried to persuade the Justice Secretary to bin them. The Mayor of Greater Manchester is opposed to this ludicrous idea. The leader of Scottish Labour was opposed to this idea—and it does not even involve Scotland. The former Welsh First Minister was apparently opposed to it. When is the Justice Secretary going to get h
Jury Trial Proposals
Bin it!
Voted NO on: King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (i)
Karl Turner voted NO on 'King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (i)' (108-323, defeated)
Spoke in debate: Jury Trial Proposals
Parliamentary appearance by Karl Turner
Community Infrastructure Levy: Homeowners
Thank you, Sir Jeremy. The debate has also been very instructive to me. Question put and agreed to. Resolved, That this House has considered the impact of the Community Infrastructure Levy on private homeowners.
Spoke in debate: Agriculture: Government Support
Parliamentary appearance by Karl Turner
Spoke in debate: Community Infrastructure Levy: Homeowners
Parliamentary appearance by Karl Turner
Agriculture: Government Support
Order. I remind Members that interventions should be short.
Agriculture: Government Support
Richard Foord will move the motion. I will then call the Minster to respond. I remind Members that they may make a speech only with the prior permission of the Member in charge of the debate and the Minister. There will not be an opportunity for the Member in charge to wind up, as is the convention for a 30-minute debate.
Community Infrastructure Levy: Homeowners
I call Sir Jeremy to wind up—you may take your time.
Community Infrastructure Levy: Homeowners
Order. I remind Members that they should bob if they wish to be called in the debate.
Voted AYE on: Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on Amendments 88C, 88E to 88P, 88R, 88S and 88W, and propose Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Amendments 88A, 88T, 88U and 88V
Karl Turner voted AYE on 'Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on Amendments 88C, 88E to 88P, 88R, 88S and 88W, and propose Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Amendments 88A, 88T, 88U and 88V' (335-158, passed)
Voted AYE on: Privilege
Karl Turner voted AYE on 'Privilege' (223-335, defeated)
Voted AYE on: Draft Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Karl Turner voted AYE on 'Draft Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026' (304-28, passed)
Voted AYE on: Draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Karl Turner voted AYE on 'Draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026' (308-81, passed)
Voted AYE on: Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on Amendments 88C, 88E to 88P, 88R, 88S and 88W, and propose Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Amendments 88A, 88T, 88U and 88V
Karl Turner voted AYE on 'Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on Amendments 88C, 88E to 88P, 88R, 88S and 88W, and propose Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Amendments 88A, 88T, 88U and 88V' (335-158, passed)
Voted AYE on: Privilege
Karl Turner voted AYE on 'Privilege' (223-335, defeated)