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HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]Even if I am an Arsenal supporter.13 Nov 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]I am here.13 Nov 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords ReformMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow another Jones. Before I was appointed to the House of Lords as a Green Party Peer, I was born and raised on a council estate in Brighton. I…12 Nov 2024HANSARDCarbon Emissions: Bus FleetsMy Lords, does the Minister agree with me, and with Green Party policy, that improving our bus services is a crucial part of fighting climate change? It enables people to get out…12 Nov 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords ReformMy Lords, is it possible for the Government Whip to stand up and stop people sooner?12 Nov 2024HANSARDDrax Power Limited: Ofgem InvestigationMy Lords, it is clear that this Government know that what is coming from Drax is not renewable energy. At the moment, every single energy bill payer in Britain pays Drax for…11 Nov 2024HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [HL]Pollution of the seabed does not exist only in Scotland, obviously. It will move around.05 Nov 2024HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [HL]My Lords, on this day, 11 years, 2 hours and 20 minutes ago, I was introduced to your Lordships’ House, and I think that having signed this amazing amendment is a good way to…05 Nov 2024HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Bill [HL]My Lords, I will speak to three amendments in this group: Amendments 97, 98 and 99. This weekend saw tens of thousands of people marching for clean water in London. It was the…04 Nov 2024HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Bill [HL]Before the Minister sits down, I had better clarify: I want another Labour Government only if I cannot have a Green Government. On the issue about having monopolies where market…04 Nov 2024HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Bill [HL]I am sorry. Thank you; it is lovely to see the noble Baroness, Lady Bakewell, back in her place. All three of my amendments are intended to be helpful—that is, to help the…04 Nov 2024HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Bill [HL]My Lords, following the noble Earl, Lord Russell, is very useful because I agree very much with his last few statements. This is an incredibly helpful group. The Labour Government…30 Oct 2024HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Bill [HL]30 Oct 2024HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a pleasure to open the debate on this group of amendments, which are focused on nature-based solutions to reduce pollution. We know that nature is incredible and…30 Oct 2024HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Bill [HL]I thank the Minister for her reply. I do not think anyone in the Committee doubts her sincerity or her concern for nature—that is a given. I am afraid it is the Government I do…30 Oct 2024HANSARDCPS Guidance: Intentional Police ShootingsMy Lords, it is all very well to say that there should not be any tension but, in fact, of course there is. One of the problems we have is that firearms on British streets are…29 Oct 2024HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Bill [HL]My Lords, I will speak to my Amendment 100. The issues of water pollution and the supply of clean water to everybody are ones I clearly care a lot about. But this Bill is just…28 Oct 2024HANSARDWhistleblowersMy Lords, is it possible to ensure with legislation that any company that victimises whistleblowers or trade union members could be banned from taking any public sector work in…28 Oct 2024HANSARDPassenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillThese are my first amendments in this new Parliament. It is a real pleasure to be speaking on transport, which is something I have always enjoyed. I am absolutely thrilled because…23 Oct 2024HANSARDPassenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillMe?23 Oct 2024