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HANSARDDigital and Technology Policy: National SovereigntyMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron, for facilitating this debate on such an important topic. It is, as always, a pleasure to follow my noble friend, who…23 Jul 2026HANSARDThe Space Economy (UK Engagement with Space Committee Report)My Lords, it was a great pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Shamash, and to serve alongside him and all the other very enthusiastic members of the space committee—and,…09 Jul 2026HANSARDMedia Green PaperMy Lords, a trusted source of news that everyone can rely on is good for society, but we should not kid ourselves that that is what currently exists. Levels of trust in the BBC…29 Jun 2026HANSARDDemocratic Institutions: ThreatsMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Wallace of Saltaire, for giving us this opportunity, and I have enjoyed listening to the speeches so far. As has already been said,…25 Jun 2026HANSARDPATHWAYS Study: Puberty SuppressionMy Lords, I agree with what the noble Baroness just said, but I have to say, before I ask my question, that I am hugely disappointed that the noble Baroness, Lady Thornton, has…24 Jun 2026HANSARDStrategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill [HL]My Lords, I declare that I have received support in preparing this Bill from the UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition, the Media Lawyers Association and the News Media Association.16 Jun 2026HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: National Security ImplicationsMy Lords, bearing in mind that Fable is Mythos with guardrails, have the Government asked Anthropic whether it is addressing the jailbreak that threatens cyber security to a…16 Jun 2026HANSARDWelfare Reforms and Youth UnemploymentMy Lords, with the leave of the House, I will speak briefly in the gap. I have been here from the beginning of this debate because I am a social mobility commissioner, so this…11 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I will get straight to the point and take on board the advice of the Government Whip on duty. I was hugely disappointed not to see SLAPPs legislation included in the…18 May 2026HANSARDRetirement and Participation CommitteeMy Lords, I will get straight to the point and take on board the advice of the Government Whip on duty. I was hugely disappointed not to see SLAPPs legislation included in the…18 May 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, just before we progress, while the noble Lord on the Woolsack is absolutely right in what he has just argued, I have just witnessed three Members of this House not…16 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill04 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I beg to move Amendment 359 and will also speak to Amendment 361, both of which are in my name. I am hugely grateful to my co-signatories, the noble Lords, Lord Hendy…04 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, the hour is late. I am very grateful to all noble Lords who have spoken in support of my amendments—indeed, I do not think that any noble Lord apart from the Minister…04 Mar 2026HANSARDLabour Together and APCO Worldwide: Cabinet Office ReviewMy Lords, this House does not question the Minister’s commitment to press freedom, but, clearly, we must judge the Government on actions rather than words. Although in this case…24 Feb 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address MotionMy Lords, the Minister referred to new legislation to remove peerages from disgraced Peers. When might we expect to see that legislation?12 Feb 2026HANSARDCivil Service Pensions: CapitaMy Lords, can the Minister confirm that one of the areas that will be prioritised—I do not know whether she is aware of this—is that former Civil Service employees who are living…05 Feb 2026HANSARDUS Department of Justice Release of FilesMy Lords—05 Feb 2026HANSARDUS Department of Justice Release of FilesThe noble Baroness the Leader will recall that, when she was shadow Leader of this House, the Privileges and Conduct Committee spent several meetings considering a disrepute…05 Feb 2026HANSARDBroadcasting: Recent DevelopmentsMy Lords, running a media business is not easy. In today’s world, traditional broadcasters face two serious threats: competition from big tech, both economically and for people’s…08 Jan 2026