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16 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDJo Cox Civility CommissionMy Lords, first, it was a wonderful list from the noble Lord, Lord Bates, which I will also be printing a copy of, because it was very uplifting. I did not know Jo Cox. I never…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDMental Health Conditions: DiagnosesMy Lords, I welcome the debate and the opportunity to speak in support of the Government’s approach to one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time. I do so not…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDLocal Councillors: Recruitment, Retention and Well-beingMy Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this debate, and I thank the noble Lord, Lord Forbes, for bringing it forward. I declare that I am the head of the Labour…04 Jun 2026HANSARDSporting Events Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a pleasure to speak on the Bill and to have listened to so many great contributions from noble Lords, including people I consider sporting legends. I represent and…03 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Lord, Lord Young of Cookham, and although I may not agree with all his points, I certainly respect his experience and views. I…01 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I will speak about an issue that millions of our fellow citizens suffer under a system that exists not by accident but by design. Housing, His Majesty told us, is “a…20 May 2026HANSARDAntisemitic AttacksMy Lords, I had the privilege of attending Kenton synagogue’s Friday night service last week. It happens to be my local synagogue, no more than two minutes from where I live. I…27 Apr 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillMy Lords, I start by congratulating my noble friends Lady Antrobus and Lord Walker of Broxton, and the noble Baroness, Lady Teather—it is always great to see a member of the Brent…12 Mar 2026HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, I am proud to rise on International Women’s Day to speak on the theme “Give to gain”, especially as we will be hearing from a number of brilliant maiden speakers today,…06 Mar 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationI declare an interest as the head of the Labour office at the Local Government Association. As my noble friend will know, councils of all colours have worked together with…25 Feb 2026HANSARDDonations to Political PartiesMy Lords, I welcome this debate on donations to political parties. It is right that we examine how our political system is funded and that we do so with seriousness and…12 Feb 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I apologise for not having been here previously. I was not a Member of the House when the Bill first came to the House, so I could not speak on it then, but I would like…04 Feb 2026HANSARDPublic Trust in National PoliticsMy Lords—29 Jan 2026HANSARDPublic Trust in National PoliticsMy Lords, trust in politics is also affected by the safety and well-being of elected representatives and candidates. In my role as the head of the Labour office at the Local…29 Jan 2026HANSARDTikTok: Bereaved British ParentsMy Lords, as the mother of a tech-savvy 16 year-old, access to social media is a topic of discussion in our household and among her friends. They do not believe an outright ban…27 Jan 2026HANSARDRetail and Hospitality SectorMy Lords, it is a great honour to rise for the first time here in your Lordships’ House, and I do so with a profound sense of humility. To sit among Members whose experience,…22 Jan 2026