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HANSARDDigital and Technology Policy: National SovereigntyMy Lords, we stand today at a moment of profound vulnerability for the United Kingdom. Our economic security, our national safety and even our long-term sovereignty are at massive…23 Jul 2026HANSARDAI: International Co-operationMy Lords—22 Jul 2026HANSARDAI: International Co-operationMy Lords, there can be no greater motivation for extensive international co-operation on AI than when it comes to safety. Other noble Lords have referred to this, but it is worth…22 Jul 2026HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillMy Lords, I strongly welcome the intention of the Bill to strengthen the United Kingdom’s defences by updating our cyber security legislation as it applies to critical national…14 Jul 2026HANSARDForeign Interference in UK PoliticsMy Lords, I welcome this very important review and that the Government are accepting all the recommendations. I am most concerned about the area pertaining to recommendation 13,…09 Jul 2026HANSARDOnline Hate SpeechTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of online hate speech.16 Jun 2026HANSARDOnline Hate SpeechMy Lords, last month, X gave assurances to Ofcom, which were accepted, that it was taking steps to address illegal hate and harm on its platform. In light of the recent violence…16 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Media Ban for Under-16sMy Lords, I warmly welcome yesterday’s announcement of a social media ban. It will make a material difference to the future of many children and young people in our country and is…16 Jun 2026HANSARDMisinformation: Social Market Foundation ReportMy Lords, new analysis from the Social Market Foundation has found that more than one in four news-related posts on X are misinformation, and this proportion is rising sharply…11 Jun 2026HANSARDMisinformation: Social Market Foundation ReportTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the Social Market Foundation report No news is bad news: The hidden threat of unchecked local misinformation ,…11 Jun 2026HANSARDSovereign AI FundMy Lords, France, Germany, South Korea, Switzerland, Singapore, Canada and Ukraine are all investing in their own sovereign AI models, for a variety of reasons, including data…01 Jun 2026HANSARDRetirement and Participation CommitteeMy Lords, it is an honour to follow the noble and learned Baroness, Lady Butler-Sloss, and a privilege to have been here today to listen to the contributions so far in this…18 May 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, it is an honour to follow the noble and learned Baroness, Lady Butler-Sloss, and a privilege to have been here today to listen to the contributions so far in this…18 May 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords—24 Apr 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I am dismayed at the decision to spend some time today on process instead of continuing to consider the raft of outstanding issues that we otherwise would have…24 Apr 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy point is that the change to the Bill was introduced after 62 hours. No evidence was taken on the new process. On Report, of the 77 amendments tabled by Members other than the…24 Apr 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillForgive me; I am unclear exactly what the noble Lord is referring to. I can tell the House, for clarity and for the record, that only one vote was taken at the Select Committee of…24 Apr 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillForgive me, but I have seen that letter about amendments that would be forthcoming and looked at it very closely. There was a letter that said, for example, that my noble and…24 Apr 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI can reiterate only what I said in previous meetings about having specifics. I do not know which, if any, of the 1,000 amendments—some of which were tabled just the night before…24 Apr 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillBefore my noble friend sits down, I say that I have been accused of dishonesty in my representations. I will just repeat what I said. I was very clear that, while the overwhelming…24 Apr 2026