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HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, I begin by expressing my sincere condolences to Ms Everard’s family and friends, who will be experiencing appalling grief today. No woman should walk home with fear or…11 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I must begin by applauding the frankness and honesty of the noble Lord, Lord Paddick, in his speech. It is truly humbling to hear him speak so bravely about his own…10 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: WomenTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that (1) women, and (2) groups which represent women, are included in the development of their policies…10 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: WomenThe Commons report, Unequal Impact? Coronavirus and the Gendered Economic Impact , found that “the Government’s priorities for recovery are heavily gendered in nature.” A report…10 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, the important issue of non-fatal strangulation has been powerfully supported by the noble Baroness, Lady Newlove, throughout the passage of this Bill, and she deserves…10 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, it is important to recognise that domestic abuse does not happen in a neat silo. It is inherently bound up with the wider issues of mental health and substance abuse. We…10 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I speak in support of this group of amendments. It is humbling to add my name and be among such a campaigning and dynamic group of Peers. The clause as amended would…08 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I have added my name to and speak in support of Amendment 12, which would extend the list of public authorities with a duty to co-operate with the domestic abuse…08 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, Labour is happy to support this group of amendments but recognises the realities of abuse that different communities face. We must ensure that what is in the Bill works…08 Mar 2021HANSARDWomen in Elected OfficeLast Friday, the WLGA council recognised the outcomes of the cross-party working group on diversity in democracy that I set up as leader, in 2018. The council agreed to encourage…08 Mar 2021HANSARDWales: Replacement FundingThe Welsh Counsel General’s requests to meet UK Ministers leading the shared prosperity fund have unfortunately been met with silence. Meanwhile, the Welsh Government have engaged…03 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Ethnic Minority DisparitiesONS statistics last week showed that the unemployment rate for ethnic minorities is 9.5%, compared with 4.5% for white people. A key example of a risk factor is socioeconomic…02 Mar 2021HANSARDTown and Country Planning (Border Facilities and Infrastructure) (EU Exit) (England) Special Development Order 2020 (SI 2020/928)My Lords, I am proud to note my vice-presidency of the LGA and am pleased to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville, who shares with me a long career in…11 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I speak to Amendment 173 in the name of my noble friend Lady Gale, who has done so much to support and defend the rights of women during her career in Wales and in the…10 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillI thank the noble Baroness, Lady Morgan, for bringing this much-needed amendment to the House and recognising that the changes that have occurred in the past few decades, since…08 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, the important issue of non-fatal strangulation has been introduced comprehensively and powerfully by the noble Baroness, Lady Newlove. I commend her on her tremendous…03 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, it is an absolute pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Meacher, who has such knowledge and experience of these issues as a former social worker, and to speak in…01 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am speaking in support of Amendment 51, which would extend the list of public authorities that have a duty to co-operate with the domestic abuse commissioner, to…27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I welcome the important contributions made by noble Lords on this difficult subject. It is important to recognise that domestic abuse does not happen in a neat silo; as…27 Jan 2021HANSARDHousebuildingI speak as a vice-president of the LGA. With government targets continuously missed, the last time anywhere near 300,000 homes a year were built, councils contributed more than…26 Jan 2021