UK govt says PM's speeches are mostly all his own work
A handout photograph released by the UK Parliament's House of Commons shows Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaking during Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) in the House of Commons, central London, on November 11, 2026.
Audio By Vocalize
The Mail on Sunday posted the snap of the aide, glass of prosecco in hand, using ChatGPT to rework a speech of the Labour leader while on board a train.
The images were said to have been taken on Friday by a fellow passenger before Burnham gave a speech to the Welsh Labour party conference in Cardiff.
A Downing Street spokesperson insisted on Sunday: "The PM writes most of his own speeches.
"An aide sought feedback on a speech draft that had already been written," they were quoted as saying by the domestic Press Association news agency.
The newspaper said the aide used the AI app to ask how to make the speech more "emotive". PA said the suggestions from ChatGPT did not make it into the final speech.
Join the Discussion
Share your perspective with the Citizen Digital community.
No comments yet
This discussion is waiting for your voice. Be the first to share your thoughts!