Labour MP wants to make 2026 ‘summer of sex’ with x-rated display in Parliament
A Labour MP has vowed to turn 2026 into the ‘summer of sex’ in a jaw-droppingly frank new interview arguing for broader, lifelong sexual education.
Samantha Niblett, who became MP for South Derbyshire at the 2024 election, is launching a campaign called ‘Yes Sex Please, We’re British!’ alongside educator Cindy Gallop.
It aims to encourage teaching about consent and healthy relationships, to help kids understand how to identify and avoid abuse.
But some of her plans to raise awareness are likely to also raise a few eyebrows.
Speaking to Politics Home, Niblett said she was planning to bring sex toys into the UK Parliament, and is currently deep in discussions with security staff over what would be permitted.
She also talked about her own experience of watching NSFW videos on MakeLoveNotPorn, a site run by her campaign partner Gallop which highlights positive sexual values.
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The Labour MP said: ‘It’s a turn on, it helps you masturbate, helps you cum.
‘The sections that I always prefer the most are the intimate sections.
‘I am not saying that anybody else’s preferences are wrong, but I think if you’re desensitised to think that some things are normal, it skews your view about what real sex is like with real people who are not acting in a porn film.’
A parliamentary debate on the issue of ‘lifelong sexual education’ is due to take place in the autumn, after being secured by Niblett.
She told BBC News she wanted to ‘take the shame, embarrassment and guilt out of talking about sex’ with the new campaign.
In a post on social media, the MP credited the government with implementing the Online Safety Act which has ensured users must verify their age before viewing NSFW content on the internet.
But she said we ‘need to go further’, adding: ‘We must educate people about what healthy, respectful, and joyful sex and love really look like in real life – for every consenting person across the UK.
‘Because if we can’t talk openly about good sex, how can we expect people to speak up about bad sex and stay safe?’
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