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HANSARDAntisemitic AttacksMy Lords, I strongly support what my noble friend the Minister said. The virulence and violence of these attacks on our Jewish citizens is completely unacceptable, and the…27 Apr 2026HANSARDZimbabwe: ConstitutionMy Lords, does my noble friend the Minister agree that Zimbabwe’s president is intrinsically involved in the criminality at the heart of the state, the machine of that criminal…15 Apr 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland After Brexit (Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee Report)My Lords, as we just heard, the noble Baroness speaks with great expertise and eloquence, as she has consistently in meetings of our committee, of which she is a valuable member.…25 Mar 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillMy Lords, I strongly support what the noble Baroness said and commend her for her work with the Pensions Action Group. I was Secretary of State in the DWP at the time and was…23 Mar 2026HANSARDStrait of HormuzMy Lords, I support the Government’s position on this whole matter. Everybody in this House opposes the barbarous regime in Iran, I imagine. They certainly should do. Trying to…18 Mar 2026HANSARDPrisoners for Palestine: Hunger StrikesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to prevent Prisoners for Palestine protesters on hunger strike in prison from dying.02 Feb 2026HANSARDPrisoners for Palestine: Hunger StrikesMy Lords, with many Prisoners for Palestine protesters held on prolonged remand without bail for non-violent offences, having undertaken life-threatening hunger strikes, what…02 Feb 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I have not added my name to Amendment 433, but I have to Amendment 434. I am grateful to the noble Baroness for having tabled it.22 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillThey went on hunger strike.13 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I agree with and endorse what the noble Lord, Lord Polak, said about Bondi and the Manchester synagogue, because those terrible attacks were modern examples of the…13 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillThis amendment invites misuse and undermines trust in both policing and Parliament. That is why, in a joint statement, trade unions, charities, non-governmental organisations, and…13 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI was sitting on them, not digging them up.13 Jan 2026HANSARDMining: PollutionMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Oates, on a very good speech, on securing this debate and on his solidarity work for the charity Action for Southern Africa, of which…08 Jan 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles Bill: Armed Forces Recruitment and RetentionMy Lords, I strongly support my noble friend the Minister in what he is saying. There is no moral equivalence between any member of the security forces and a terrorist. There is…06 Jan 2026HANSARDYoung People not in Work, Education or TrainingTo ask His Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to reduce the level of young people not in work, education or training.08 Dec 2025HANSARDYoung People not in Work, Education or TrainingMy Lords, I welcome what my noble friend the Minister has just explained, but does she agree that nearly 1 million people not being in work, education or training—rising…08 Dec 2025HANSARDSouth SudanWill the Minister say what discussions are taking place with the United Arab Emirates Government about their role in Sudan and South Sudan, which is quite malevolent?01 Dec 2025HANSARDCorruption: Low and Middle-income CountriesMy Lords, the Minister mentioned a treaty, already in draft, drawn up by international jurists from right across the world. Can she confirm that the former Foreign Secretary’s…29 Oct 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland TroublesMy Lords, I welcome the statement that my noble friend has just made, as well as the Statement from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the primary legislation that…20 Oct 2025HANSARDPrisoners: ReoffendingTo ask His Majesty’s Government what policy changes they are considering to prevent released prisoners from reoffending.14 Oct 2025