ChatGPT Takes Over the Commons: Data Shows an Increase in MP Speeches Written By AI

As ChatGPT gets smarter, it can get harder to recognise when it is being used.

However, analysis from the Pimlico Journal shows an increase in MP speeches that incorporate words commonly used by ChatGPT.

The study analysed words and phrases that were used in MP speeches in The Commons between 2007 and 2025, and the results speak for themselves.

Since ChatGPT launched in 2022, the increase in words like ‘underscores’, ‘streamline’ and ‘navigating’ have increased massively, pointing to the use of AI to write MP speeches.

 

 

Are MPs Using AI To Write Speeches?

 

According to the data by the Pimlico Journal, and also MP Tom Tugendhat, the answer is probably yes.

In a recent debate in the House of Commons, MP Tugendhat cited the research, claiming “this place has become absurd”.

His comments have sparked a debate online around what it means if MPs are using AI to formulate arguments that are then used in parliament.

After all, if MPs are using AI to craft their political speeches – then does this give ChatGPT some political power?

Others commenting on X pointed to the obvious use of ChatGPT in MPs’ responses to letters or emails of concerns sent to them by their constituents.

Speaking to Politics Home, Conservative MP Ben Obese-Jecty commented on how irresponsible it is to use ChatGPT in any parliamentary role.

“MPs relying on ChatGPT to respond to constituents makess a mockery of the role MPs play,” he said.

“It’s unacceptable for MPs to outsource casework to AI, any more than it would be unacceptable to use an overseas call centre. I’m old school and don’t use it myself. I think speechwriting needs to be done from scratch if you want to develop your own style and tone, but I’m sure not everyone thinks that…”

TechRound has reached out to MP Tom Tugendhat for comment.

 

 

Is AI Being Used Too Much In Other Professions Too?

 

UK parliament isn’t the only place that is seeing AI take over. In fact, quite a few other sectors are also noticing this shift.

According to OpenAI’s Sam Altman, coding, healthcare and medicine are all experiencing real boosts in productivity thanks to AI.

Speaking on Bill Gates’ Podcast Unconfuse Me, he said “Coding is probably the single area from a productivity gain we’re most excited about today…Healthcare and education are two things that are coming up that curve that we’re very excited about, too.”

And the stats certainly follow this trend. According to CNBC, almost half of U.S. teachers and K-12 students say they are using ChatGPT weekly.

But it’s not just these sectors that are leaning in.

In their July 2025 survey, Axiom revealed that 66% of in-house legal teams are using tools like ChatGPT, with only 7-17% using dedicated legal AI tools.

Similarly for accountants, Thomson Reuter’s survey revealed that 10% of accounting and tax professionals are currently using ChatGPT (or planning to soon) to help them with their operations.

 

Have We Become Too Reliant On AI?

 

Of course, whilst it can be debated that increased productivity is a good thing, the issues start to arise when we become too reliant on AI.

In a survey conducted by AI-security company Nsoft, 58.1% of respondents report an increased reliance on AI for decision making. (Forbes)

And if people are now unable to make decisions without the input of AI, then what power are we giving tools like ChatGPT to guide and influence our lives? The short answer: A lot!

 

What Does This Mean For Parliament?

 

If UK MPs are leaning on AI to write their speeches, then what does that mean for the future of political debates?

In years gone by, The UK Commons was a place for MPs to discuss topics, ask questions and speak about injustices. But if a lot of the speeches are being crafted by ChatGPT, then does UK politics lose all of its authenticity?

Ultimately, as AI becomes more integrated into all areas of our lives, we may soon have to ask ourselves: what place does it have in UK politics?