Liz Kendall

Former Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology; Labour MP for Leicester West — Labour

Liz Kendall
71
HEAVY COPE
Gaslighter Scapegoat: Economic inactivity / benefit claimants

Latest Incident

Latest: Raconteur — scored 68 (scapegoating) on 2026-07-23

Score History

Cope Entries (34)

AI-generated score

68
Raconteur scapegoating
"Outgoing science secretary Liz Kendall warned that the UK had two years to secure an AI foothold before missing its chance."

AI-generated score

68
National Law Review scapegoating
"Technology Secretary Liz Kendall unveiled a £1.1 billion AI Hardware Plan to back British chip/semiconductor firms and invest in scientists, engineers and technicians, positioning the UK as the European leader in AI."

AI-generated score

72
Wired-Gov deflection
"Kendall claims Britain is 'seizing' AI and tech opportunities, attracting global investment and thousands of jobs, backed by a £1.1bn hardware plan and skills investment, asserting 'We are rebuilding Britain.'"

AI-generated score

75
UK Government Press Release denial
"Kendall claims Britain is seizing AI and tech opportunities to create thousands of jobs and billions in investment, with government backing via a £1.1bn hardware plan, skills investment, and training — framed as 'rebuilding Britain'."

AI-generated score

67
Research Live deflection
"AI is transformative but only delivers for everyone if workers are reskilled, young people get opportunities, and businesses are backed to adopt it."

AI-generated score

70
GOV.UK scapegoating
"AI adoption will transform the UK economy and could add £55–140bn to GVA by 2030, and Britain has the innovation capacity to rise to the challenge."

AI-generated score

68
Computer Weekly deflection
"Bringing together businesses, trade unions and workers in a shared mission to ensure no one is left behind by AI adoption."

AI-generated score

74
North East Bylines deflection
"Liz Kendall says her priority is an AI future that is pro-business and pro-worker, that AI enhances work, and that young people are supported through jobs transition via skills training."

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52
Guardian Politics scapegoating
"Repealing the public sector equality duty would 'turn the clock back' by removing protections that prevent pregnant women, women on maternity leave, and disabled people from being sacked or discriminated against."

AI-generated score

60
Computer Weekly deflection
"AI should be implemented in a way that is pro-business and pro-worker, supporting people through the jobs transition via skills and training for entry-level roles."

AI-generated score

62
gov.uk deflection
"The UK can secure future economic and hard power by investing in AI hardware, semiconductor technology, and skilled talent to lead the AI infrastructure of the future."

AI-generated score

50
HPCwire scapegoating
"AI hardware and compute capacity are the primary drivers of modern economic and hard power, and controlling this infrastructure is key to future success."

AI-generated score

71
GOV.UK scapegoating
"AI can transform lives for the better provided everyone has a 'stake' in it, which will be facilitated by giving workers the necessary skills through partnerships between government, business, and unions."

AI-generated score

73
The National News scapegoating
"Claims that backing British businesses and providing AI/tech skills training will drive growth, tackle inequalities, and build a fairer future."

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50
Startup Fortune minimisation
"Acknowledged that AI adoption will lead to job displacement and that the state must act as a buffer through large-scale worker retraining."

AI-generated score

70
payadvice.uk deflection
"AI and tech skills training programs (TechFirst) will break down barriers for disadvantaged youth and ensure growth and opportunity are felt nationwide as the economy adopts AI."

AI-generated score

63
North Edinburgh News scapegoating
"The government will implement partnerships and the TechFirst skills programme to ensure young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, are trained for an AI-driven economy and supported through the jobs transition."

AI-generated score

68
The Independent deflection
"Using technology and AI training to bring opportunity, help people into work, tackle inequalities, and build a fairer future."

AI-generated score

66
The Next Web deflection
"The UK government will make strategic purchases of AI chips from British firms to prevent them from leaving the country and aim for a 5% global market share."

AI-generated score

50
Mirror deflection
"AI poses a risk to entry-level employment during a generational crisis where over one million young people are not in education, employment, or training."

AI-generated score

70
The Mirror deflection
"The government intends to create a pro-business and pro-worker AI future where workers are supported through the technological jobs transition via initiatives like AI bootcamps."

AI-generated score

70
GOV.UK deflection
"The government will use AI bootcamps and the 'TechFirst' skills programme to break down barriers for young people and enable them to seize opportunities in an AI-driven economy."

AI-generated score

52
Guardian Politics deflection
"The government is considering action to curb the spread of misinformation on social media platforms during public crises and unrest."

AI-generated score

62
The Guardian deflection
"Labour aims to ensure AI enhances work and prevents the abandonment of workers whose jobs are displaced by the technology."

AI-generated score

65
wired-gov.net deflection
"Science and technology is the ultimate driver of growth, and regional prosperity can be achieved by devolving control of the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund to regional leaders."

AI-generated score

30
Screen Daily minimisation
"Admission that the government's previous approach to AI and copyright strategy (the 'opt-out' model) was incorrect."

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22
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology deflection
"A science and technology partnership between the UK and France will address challenges in women's health, improve pregnancy outcomes, and accelerate the fight against infectious diseases."

AI-generated score

65
Computer Weekly deflection
"A partnership between the UK and France using AI and data will tackle major challenges in women's health and infectious diseases to deliver new treatments and personalized care."

AI-generated score

62
GOV.UK deflection
"A science and technology partnership between the UK and France will address challenges in women's health and infectious diseases through joint research and the use of AI."

AI-generated score

74
BBC News scapegoating
"The AI minister claims a £500m fund for British AI firms is crucial to national security and economic prosperity."

AI-generated score

68
GOV.UK deflection
"Implementing an AI tool to modernise digital services will reduce the time spent navigating government, thereby helping businesses focus on growth and ensuring the government 'works for everyone'."

AI-generated score

72
GOV.UK deflection
"AI Growth Zones and skills training will ensure economic growth reaches the North East and provide young people with reasons to stay and work in the region."

AI-generated score

70
The Guardian deflection
"Attributed the cost of living pressures to general national challenges and the crisis in the Middle East while pledging that the government will serve the British people."

AI-generated score

58
Guardian Politics deflection
"Acknowledges the cost of living crisis as a general challenge while asserting the government's commitment to serve the British people and supporting the Prime Minister."
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