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HANSARDJo Cox Civility CommissionMy Lords, Jo Cox will always be remembered for the belief that we “have far more in common than that which divides us”.—[ Official Report , Commons, 3/6/15; col. 675.] In today’s…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDNew Autism Strategy (Autism Act 2009 Committee Report)My Lords, when we speak about autism and—to expand the debate today—neurodivergence, we are speaking about people with their own strengths, challenges, perspectives and ways of…10 Jun 2026HANSARDCommercial Payments Bill [HL]My Lords, I welcome the opportunity to speak in support of the Commercial Payments Bill. It has been extremely interesting to hear the various points made by noble Lords, in…09 Jun 2026HANSARDSporting Events Bill [HL]I thank the noble Baroness for giving way. Is she advocating for Great British Railways to unite the railway companies so that it is all under one umbrella?03 Jun 2026HANSARDSporting Events Bill [HL]My Lords, the United Kingdom has a proud record of hosting major international sporting events, from the Olympic and Paralympic Games to European championships and world…03 Jun 2026HANSARDCivil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]My Lords, this Bill recognises a simple reality: aviation has changed significantly over recent decades, as many noble Lords have mentioned, and our regulatory framework must…02 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, modern transport infrastructure is not simply about moving people from A to B. It is about economic growth, productivity, housing delivery, social mobility and national…20 May 2026HANSARDBritish Industrial Competitiveness SchemeMy Lords, while the scheme supports energy-intensive sectors, can my noble friend the Minister set out how it will strengthen the competitiveness of our manufacturing base while…22 Apr 2026HANSARDHMT “Empire Windrush”: 80th AnniversaryMy Lords, as we approach this significant anniversary, can my noble friend the Minister update the House on the progress in delivering the Windrush compensation scheme? What is…14 Apr 2026HANSARDGrenfell Tower Memorial (Expenditure) BillMy Lords, I rise to speak in support of the Grenfell Tower Memorial (Expenditure) Bill, a piece of legislation that carries with it profound responsibility, as my noble friend…14 Apr 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillMy Lords, before I begin my substantive contribution to this debate, I want to pay tribute to those who have made their maiden speeches this afternoon. It has been wonderful to…12 Mar 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I am a directly elected mayor of a London borough with a licensing authority and responsibility. I want to speak in favour of and welcome this amendment. The key word is…09 Feb 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillJust to correct some of what the noble Baroness alluded to, I see Lewisham as a mix of inner and outer London because we have the south circular and diverse aspects to our…09 Feb 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness for tabling Amendment 132. Local planning authorities already carry out flood assessments as part of their duties, just as with conservation…04 Feb 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, please forgive me—this is my first time in Committee. I declare an interest as a local authority leader here in London, as the chair of the transport and environment…02 Feb 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI thank the noble Lord for his kind comments. I also work on the Local Government Association, where I have a broader purview. In some of the discussions we have heard today, I…02 Feb 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI thank noble Lords for their numerous comments. I will respond to just a few, because I think some might have been a bit rhetorical. As in any family, it is about communicating…02 Feb 2026HANSARDRetail and Hospitality SectorMy Lords, it is a great honour to rise in this House for the first time. I would like to thank noble Lords across the House for their warm welcome. I speak today as the noble…22 Jan 2026