Chris Holmes

Member @UKHouseofLords. Member @LordsSTCom. Deputy Chair @Channel4. Ex-swimmer (9 Golds) @ParalympicsGB. Technology & inclusion are the golden threads.

[CXOTALK @cxotalk]

NEWSFLASH

Here’s an updated peek at who'll be on #CXOTalk this April 2025:

* Lord Tim Clement-Jones + @LordChrisHolmes @UKHouseOfLords - 4 April
* @PFersht of @HFSResearch - 11 April
* @JayFerro of Clario - 18 April

[AIRegulationUK @AIRegulationUK]

In response to a question by @LordChrisHolmes today, @UKHouseofLords debated #AIRegulation & @SciTechgovuk committed to “an extensive consultation process over the next few months” & to @matthewclifford #AIOpportunities report: https://t.co/FfBuH4KTd0 #AI #ArtificialIntelligence

[TaxiPoint - UK Taxi News @Taxi_Point]

BANK JUNCTION: “There is no evidence supporting the continuation of the black cab ban” says Lord Holmes 🛑⬇️

https://t.co/xbWiMIgPK7

[Chris Holmes @LordChrisHolmes]

#Accessibility #Inclusion #Mobility @TransportForAll

[James Thomson CBE @JMDT999]

Good morning from Bank Junction in the ❤️ of @thecityofldn

The Court of Common Council @cityoflondon will debate & vote. lifting restrictions on Black Cabs 14/7/365 to improve the availability of cabs in the Square Mile at 1.00pm today at Guildhall (public meeting)

News crews already awaiting the outcome 😉

Users, including the mobility challenged, elderly, women (especially needing to travel at night), business users and businesses say they want this change to improve availability ✔️

‼️@TheNedLondon representing the views of so many hospitality venues - big & small that are affected by the ban (see photos of extracts of their letter below)‼️

All benefits of the improvements to Bank will remain with the added benefit of being able to get an iconic Black Cab ✔️

As a global business destination, we need to facilitate Black Cabs as part of the whole transport strategy. Where buses go, cabs should go. To support the City’s Vision for Economic Growth, our Destination City and a City where people are safe and feel safe, especially women & our nighttime economy ✔️

Pls share & retweet 🔄🙏🏼

[Chris Holmes @LordChrisHolmes]

@PGSMurray @London_Cycling @LDN_LS @londoncyclist @WalkIslington It may be useful to clarify that the vote is not to "remove daytime traffic restrictions" but simply to give #BlackCabs the same access as #cyclists & #buses in order to improve #accessibility for #DisabledPeople

[Chris Holmes @LordChrisHolmes]

Helpful background from @benlynch07 on today's vote on whether to let black cabs back into Bank Junction on weekdays: https://t.co/5izrPkJ0iZ

[Chris Holmes @LordChrisHolmes]

#BlackCabs are #PublicTransport & are essential for providing choice for all who want to travel in the @cityoflondon

In May @ShravanJoshi pointed out "it may be a small % [with] those needs, but I think it’s important we don’t say oh it’s alright because the 99% are OK.”

[James Thomson CBE @JMDT999]

Potential lifting of restrictions on Black Cabs at Bank Junction covered by @BBCLondonNews - watch whole clip.

@LordChrisHolmes restriction on Black Cabs “can’t be right on equality or economic grounds”

Court of Common Council @cityoflondon will debate & vote. lifting restrictions on Black Cabs 14/7/365 to improve the availability of cabs in the Square Mile at 1.00pm today at Guildhall (public meeting).

Users, including the mobility challenged, elderly, women (especially needing to travel at night), business users and businesses say they want this change to improve availability ✔️

All benefits of the improvements to Bank will remain with the added benefit of being able to get an iconic Black Cab ✔️

As a global business destination, we need to facilitate Black Cabs as part of the whole transport strategy. Where buses go, cabs should go. To support the City’s Vision for Economic Growth, our Destination City and a City where people are safe and feel safe, especially women & our nighttime economy ✔️

Pls share & retweet 🔄🙏🏼

[James Thomson CBE @JMDT999]

Potential lifting of restrictions on Black Cabs at Bank Junction covered by @BBCLondonNews - watch whole clip.

@LordChrisHolmes restriction on Black Cabs “can’t be right on equality or economic grounds”

Court of Common Council @cityoflondon will debate & vote. lifting restrictions on Black Cabs 14/7/365 to improve the availability of cabs in the Square Mile at 1.00pm today at Guildhall (public meeting).

Users, including the mobility challenged, elderly, women (especially needing to travel at night), business users and businesses say they want this change to improve availability ✔️

All benefits of the improvements to Bank will remain with the added benefit of being able to get an iconic Black Cab ✔️

As a global business destination, we need to facilitate Black Cabs as part of the whole transport strategy. Where buses go, cabs should go. To support the City’s Vision for Economic Growth, our Destination City and a City where people are safe and feel safe, especially women & our nighttime economy ✔️

Pls share & retweet 🔄🙏🏼

[Martin Lewis @MartinSLewis]

URGENT! Pls share. The last chance to register to vote in the General Election is 11.59pm tomorrow Tue 18 June. Potentially 8m aren't registered at their current address. Here's 4 key facts...

1) You can do it online here https://t.co/i4FhJoAXfK
2) It's good for your finances. Not being on electoral roll can make it more difficult to be accepted for credit products like bank accounts or mortgages.
3) You can opt out of the 'Open Register' (which allows your info to be sold on) which will stop you getting junk mail marketing )
4) You'll need ID when you do vote (not to register) if you don't have it, you can get it free until Wed 26 June https://t.co/9bfL3hw3CV

[LondonTaxiPR @londontaxi_pr]

@LordChrisHolmes @cityoflondon Thanks again for your support Chris. Let's hope sense prevails.

[Howard Dawber @howarddawber]

A real pleasure to chat with @LordChrisHolmes at @FintechWeekLDN accompanied by what he calls his “tech enabled Lab”. He says London’s AI sector needs principle-led, predictable regulation to foster safe innovation. @londonpartners @mayoroflondon

[Chris Holmes @LordChrisHolmes]

Like #Buses, #Taxis are #PublicTransport

From #InclusiveTransportStrategy (@transportgovuk):

"[Taxis are] ESSENTIAL...enabling #disabled people to complete door-to-door journeys where other forms of #transport are not available or #accessible"

#BankJunction @cityoflondon

[Chris Holmes @LordChrisHolmes]

@LondonTrafficW1 @WernhamCab @cityoflondon Exactly this!

[Chris Holmes @LordChrisHolmes]

This week, Thurs 20 June, the @cityoflondon common council will be deciding whether to allow #BlackCabs access to #BankJunction. This is a huge question of #accessibility for #disabled people. I have written to all members urging them to vote to allow taxis & ensure #AccessForAll

[NFBUK @NFBUK]

@newdawn75 explains why black cabs are important in London ‘It’s because they are accessible, drivers help you, they are easy to get in & out, there is lots of space for 🦮Nellie. Sarah is disgusted black cabs do not have access to all areas. This need to change. #CabsAcrossBank

[IAPP @the_iapp]

New episode of the Privacy Advisor Podcast! Listen to @jedbracy's conversation with @LordChrisHolmes in "Regulating AI in the UK: A conversation with Lord Holmes". Listen now: https://t.co/Hkai0EyITI

[Chris Holmes @LordChrisHolmes]

Bid to create AI Authority amid pleas for swifter action from UK Government

#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIBill #OurAIFutures

https://t.co/uB7UarAuRW

[AIRegulationUK @AIRegulationUK]

This morning @UKHouseofLords is debating @Conservatives peer @LordChrisHolmes private members bill: the Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill. Watch live: https://t.co/FfRgkL0QgT #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIRegulation

[Chris Holmes @LordChrisHolmes]

At least 3 reasons why we need my #AIBill to regulate #AI: social, democratic, economic.

#OurAIFuture

https://t.co/5tAJD9fzJv

[Chris Holmes @LordChrisHolmes]

Second Reading debate of my #AIBIll happening now in the @UKHouseofLords

Tune in here to watch:

https://t.co/bgzBjhLxfv

#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #OurAIFutures

[Chris Holmes @LordChrisHolmes]

More on my #AIBill for #OurAIFutures here:

https://t.co/WwYiRTkdSV