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HANSARDHumanist WeddingsMy Lords, a few years ago, despite major constitutional issues, a Labour MP in the other place, and I in this place, were able to steer same-sex marriage legislation through in…16 Mar 2026HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Section 106My Lords, given the failure of the Labour Party to find any female leader as yet—a full party leader; my apologies to the noble Baroness, Lady Smith—will the requirements of this…10 Mar 2026HANSARDBallot Secrecy Act: BreachesMy Lords, I thank the Minister for identifying my involvement in the passage of the Ballot Secrecy Act 2023, but may I say that it was passed with all-party support throughout…04 Mar 2026HANSARDNHS: Violence Against NHS StaffMy Lords, I have had reason to visit St Thomas’ Hospital on a number of occasions recently to visit the noble Baroness, Lady Fookes, and I assure the Chamber that she is…02 Mar 2026HANSARDLGBT Veterans Independent ReviewMy Lords, I have enormous respect for the Minister and what he has been doing on this scheme, but there is a sense among the former service men and women that the rules are being…23 Feb 2026 Bills sponsored (3)