Labour MP Samantha Niblett Launches 'Summer of Sex' Campaign
Samantha Niblett, the Labour Member of Parliament for South Derbyshire and a prominent figure in the Blue Labour wing, has launched a provocative campaign titled 'Yes sex please, we’re British.' Aiming to designate 2026 as the 'summer of sex,' Niblett seeks to shift political focus toward sexual well-being, aiming to prevent abuse and violence while raising awareness about how health conditions, menopause, and childbirth impact sexual satisfaction. The campaign draws comparisons to the 1960s counterculture but emphasizes modern sexual education and wellness without drug use. Niblett has collaborated with sextech entrepreneur Cindy Gallop, founder of MakeLoveNotPorn, to promote healthy, consensual intimacy. The initiative includes plans for a parliamentary debate in the autumn and an exhibition at the Palace of Westminster. The article, written by John Crace, adopts a satirical tone, contrasting Niblett’s noble intentions with the often scandalous sexual histories of other politicians. By linking sexual health to broader social stability, Niblett argues that embracing these simpler pleasures could potentially mitigate societal tensions and improve public mood, challenging traditional political discourses.
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Labour MP Samantha Niblett Launches 'Summer of Sex' Campaign
Samantha Niblett, the Labour Member of Parliament for South Derbyshire and a prominent figure in the Blue Labour wing, has launched a provocative campaign titled 'Yes sex please, we’re British.' Aiming to designate 2026 as the 'summer of sex,' Niblett seeks to shift political focus toward sexual well-being, aiming to prevent abuse and violence while raising awareness about how health conditions, menopause, and childbirth impact sexual satisfaction. The campaign draws comparisons to the 1960s counterculture but emphasizes modern sexual education and wellness without drug use. Niblett has collaborated with sextech entrepreneur Cindy Gallop, founder of MakeLoveNotPorn, to promote healthy, consensual intimacy. The initiative includes plans for a parliamentary debate in the autumn and an exhibition at the Palace of Westminster. The article, written by John Crace, adopts a satirical tone, contrasting Niblett’s noble intentions with the often scandalous sexual histories of other politicians. By linking sexual health to broader social stability, Niblett argues that embracing these simpler pleasures could potentially mitigate societal tensions and improve public mood, challenging traditional political discourses.
The Guardian