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HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I will speak in support of Amendment 59—to which I have added my name, along with the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee —which was moved so effectively and powerfully by my…11 Nov 2025HANSARDEquality and Human Rights Commission: Draft Updated Code of PracticeMy Lords, “proportionality” is the key word. The debate around trans people, and trans women in particular, has depicted them as a threat, particularly a threat to others. I…05 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Owen, and I congratulate her on the campaigning work that she has done on some of the issues that we are addressing…16 Oct 2025HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Meaning of “Sex”My Lords, given the gross misrepresentation of trans people as a threat to others, I urge the Minister to encourage the Government to take all the time that is necessary to get…15 Oct 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I watched as my late husband and partner of 31 years died, knowing there was a better, more humane way. When my dear friend of many, many years suffered for months, she…19 Sept 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 104 and I am proud to follow my noble friend after the passionate and eloquent way he introduced it. He spoke passionately and deeply about the young…03 Sept 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I hesitate to follow when Sodom and Gomorrah have both been mentioned. However, the noble Baroness, Lady Thornhill, has made a powerful case for her amendment, and I…15 Jul 2025HANSARDTerrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2025My Lords, I, too, can be brief. I have deep concerns about proscribing Palestine Action. I do not think that the case has been made. I think this is a dangerous overreaction to…03 Jul 2025HANSARDSocial Energy TariffMy Lords, I welcome the steps the Government have taken on this difficult issue, but will they consider the very simple approach of abolishing the standing charge on all public…16 Jun 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]My Lords, I am an unaffiliated Member of this House, even though I sit on Labour’s Benches—some may say an “unbalanced” Member of this House. I refer to my registered interests.…04 Jun 2025HANSARDEuropean Convention on Human Rights: Protocol 12To ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to sign and ratify Protocol 12 to the European Convention on Human Rights to promote the equality of all persons in the United…02 Jun 2025HANSARDEuropean Convention on Human Rights: Protocol 12My Lords, that is a disappointing response. I am not surprised by it, sadly, but I will persevere and try to convince the Government otherwise, along with my friend, the noble…02 Jun 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]My Lords, I find it worrying that I agree with every word of the noble Lord, Lord Forsyth, but it is probably more worrying for him. Now is not the time for long speeches but for…02 Jun 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]My Lords, I speak reluctantly on the issue because, as I have said before, I am a rights holder. I refer to my register of interests. Following the speech by the noble Baroness,…19 May 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights Bill14 May 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, this has been a very worthwhile and effective debate. Not for the first time in my short 30 years in politics, I think we have won the arguments but have lost the…14 May 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I apologise for racing here like a 15 year-old. I was under the impression that there was another Urgent Question, but there is no excuse. Your Lordships will be pleased…14 May 2025HANSARDLGBT Veterans: Financial Recognition SchemeMy Lords, we deliver best and we do our best by working together, and this is an example. I congratulate the Government and the previous Government on adopting all the…30 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingThank you. My Lords, currently, trans people in this country live in fear; they live in fear of their safety and their futures. Indeed, some friends are now looking at seeking…24 Apr 2025HANSARDEuropean Convention on Human Rights: 75th AnniversaryMy Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Alton of Liverpool, for so powerfully moving this debate with such a comprehensive and passionate opening statement. It gives us the…20 Mar 2025