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Tamara Kronis

Conservative on Government Business No. 9—Changes to the Standing Orders 2026-04-27

163 words · 7 sentences · 8 clauses

Statement grade

Average 91 / 100

A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Anecdote 15%Reasoning 17%Claims 34%Positioning 10%The ask 23%

This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.

Mr. Speaker, Anecdote · 25 wordsas I approach the first anniversary of my coming to this place, it is a good chance to reflect on the lessons I have learned.AnecdoteOff point Reasoning · 28 wordsOne of the important lessons someone learns in this place is that just because we can do something, it does not always mean it is a good idea. Claims · 56 wordsThe government motion we have in front of us would increase the size of committees, ¹as well as the government’s control over them. There is a Conservative amendment to this motion that would simply ensure that while committees are expanded, a small number of them would continue to be able to hold the government to account.² Positioning · 17 wordsIt is not about blocking change. It is about protecting the independence and effectiveness of this place.Positioning The ask · 37 wordsI would like to ask the government House leader if he can explain why the government would oppose a straightforward amendment to keep committees representative of the House and preserve committees’ ability to properly scrutinize government activity.

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 73

3 of 4 deductions are Signal

Signal checks whether every part makes a point, gives a reason, or asks for action. A low score means the speaker filled time with fluff, pleasantries, or attacks.

A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “as I approach the first anniversary of my coming to this place, it is a good chance to reflect on the lessons I have learned.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “It is not about blocking change.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “It is about protecting the independence and effectiveness of this place.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

1 of 4 deductions are Relevance

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue. Measured against the motion under debate.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “as I approach the first anniversary of my coming to this place, it is a good chance to reflect on the lessons I have learned.”Personal reflection on the member’s first year in the House, not the motion or its subject matter.

Respect · no score

Not checked: graded before this measurement existed. Excluded from the average.

Respect checks whether the speaker argued with people’s positions and records rather than attacking the people: insults, mockery, or bad motives assigned to them. Criticism of what someone did, however strong, is not marked.

Clarity · 100

0 of 4 deductions are Clarity

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 2

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

1“would increase the size of committees”The motion under debate would increase the size of House of Commons committees.search
2“There is a Conservative amendment to this motion”A Conservative amendment exists to the motion on changes to the Standing Orders.search

Analysed on 2026-09-16