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HANSARDChild PovertyMy Lords, I thank my noble friend Lady Lister for securing this important debate; she has spent decades making poverty visible when others preferred not to look. I declare my…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a pleasure to speak at the Second Reading of the Social Housing Bill and to follow the noble Lord, Lord Lansley. Even if we may not agree on everything, there was…01 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, health is wealth. The last parliamentary Session saw laws enacted that protect some of the most vulnerable in society and give them more opportunities to do well in…20 May 2026HANSARDHealthy Life Expectancy: EnglandMy Lords, can my noble friend the Minister say how the Government will achieve their shift from treating sickness to maximising prevention, as outlined in their 10-year plan, and…18 May 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillMy Lords, I look forward to hearing the remaining maiden speech, from my fellow newcomer and noble friend Lord Walker of Broxton. I congratulate the noble Baronesses who have…12 Mar 2026HANSARDBetter Prisons: Less Crime (Justice and Home Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, I am grateful to be able to speak in this important debate, which goes to the heart of who we are as a society. As it is my first time addressing your Lordships’ House,…12 Feb 2026