Debates, speeches & public appearances
Public debates.
A record of my contributions to public discussion, with reports, photographs and coverage from the events.
From community debates to Lancashire County Council, the Combined Authority and Reform UK events.
Event reports
6 articlesMy contribution on Lancashire County Council's flag policy
A retrospective clip of my contribution to a Cabinet exchange about Lancashire County Council's flag policy.
Read moreQuestioning how the Lancashire Growth Plan is measured
A retrospective video note on my question about measuring the Lancashire Growth Plan against jobs and investment.
Read moreQuestioning the Combined Authority's spending scrutiny threshold
A retrospective video note on my question about the Combined Authority's £500,000 key-decision threshold.
Read more
Blackburn debate with Adnan Hussain MP and Elaine Whittingham
The Light Foundation's March 2026 Blackburn discussion brought Tom Pickup, Adnan Hussain MP and Elaine Whittingham together to debate community life.
Read more
Burnley immigration debate with Adnan Hussain MP and Gordon Birtwistle
The Light Foundation's November 2025 immigration debate at Burnley Boys and Girls Club, with Adnan Hussain MP and Gordon Birtwistle.
Read more
Preston debate with Adnan Hussain MP and Matthew Brown
The Light Foundation's October 2025 Preston debate on hostile politics and refugees, alongside Adnan Hussain MP and Councillor Matthew Brown.
Read more