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HANSARDSecurity of Candidates, MPs and ElectionsMy Lords, may I raise a specific point in relation to Tower Hamlets, where the Metropolitan Police has provided cover at every polling station, at every election, since 2014? The…12 Feb 2026HANSARDDonations to Political PartiesMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Sikka, on obtaining this debate, although I am going to follow a substantially different tack. I should add that my first declaration…12 Feb 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I apologise for not participating at Second Reading and speaking on this occasion, but the circumstances between Second Reading and now have changed very substantially.…11 Feb 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillThe noble Lord is correct.11 Feb 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillBetween 8 and 18 December, was there no consideration whatever of the possibility of delaying the elections? If that is the case, what changed between 8 and 18 December that…11 Feb 2026 Bills sponsored (3)