Ex-Conservative minister joins Harrogate AI startup Suffrago

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 06:03 · Archive

Former Conservative MP Steve Baker has joined civic AI startup Suffrago as a strategic adviser.

Steve Baker, the former Northern Ireland minister and Conservative MP for Wycombe, has joined Harrogate-based civic AI startup Suffrago as a strategic adviser. He is accompanied by Harry Richer, his former senior adviser. The company was founded by entrepreneur and former law firm boss Andrew Gray.

Suffrago develops a platform that allows users to create polls, gather opinions and use AI to interpret the perspectives behind the results. The goal is to help MPs, councils, journalists, businesses and the public make better-informed decisions by bringing together evidence and public opinion. Mr Baker and Mr Richer will advise Suffrago on strategy, focusing on how its technology can serve decision-makers and democratic institutions.

Mr Baker said: 'There's never been more noise and less communication. MPs are drowning among clamouring voices. Unlike other platforms, Suffrago cuts through to the voices representatives need to hear on the issues which matter.' Mr Gray said: 'Steve has an unusual combination of experience in technology, Parliament and government. He understands both what software can achieve and how decisions actually get made.' Before entering Parliament, Mr Baker worked in software engineering. Suffrago describes itself as a politically independent platform committed to transparent evidence, open participation and the protection of individual opinions.

How it is being reported

• Ex-Conservative minister takes on new role at Harrogate AI firmFormer Conservative MP Steve Baker has joined civic AI startup Suffrago as a strategic adviser.The Press (York) · 13 Oct, 05:00
• Ex-Conservative minister takes on new role at Harrogate AI firmFormer Conservative MP Steve Baker has joined civic AI startup Suffrago as a strategic adviser.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 13 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Steve Baker · Harry Richer · Andrew Gray · Suffrago · Harrogate

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