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HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayThat this House takes note of Holocaust Memorial Day.13 Feb 2025HANSARDCommunity Engagement Principles and Extremism DefinitionMy Lords, the noble Lord makes an excellent point about making sure that there is an integrated approach. I do not want to pre-empt the conclusion of the rapid sprint, which the…22 Jan 2025HANSARDCommunity Engagement Principles and Extremism DefinitionMy Lords, the noble and right reverend Lord makes a strong point about ensuring that we provide more education about and awareness of the importance of democracy. Democracy…22 Jan 2025HANSARDCommunity Engagement Principles and Extremism DefinitionMy Lords, the noble Lord made some interesting points. On the initial point about community relations, I reassure him that that is very important, and it is why counter-extremism…22 Jan 2025HANSARDCommunity Engagement Principles and Extremism DefinitionMy Lords, I think it is just for me to say that I will take back the noble Lord’s concerns.22 Jan 2025HANSARDCommunity Engagement Principles and Extremism DefinitionMy Lords, I pay tribute to the right reverend Prelate, with whom I have worked closely in the interfaith area in the north-west of England. I totally agree about the work of the…22 Jan 2025HANSARDCommunity Engagement Principles and Extremism DefinitionMy Lords, my noble friend makes a series of excellent points. I totally agree about extremist behaviour and its disproportionate impact on women and girls. Let me reassure the…22 Jan 2025HANSARDCommunity Engagement Principles and Extremism DefinitionMy Lords, let me reassure the noble Baroness that, having been a councillor for 16 years in the wonderful district of Burnley, I understand the fantastic work that local councils…22 Jan 2025HANSARDCommunity Engagement Principles and Extremism DefinitionMy Lords, let me first of all say that national security will always come first for this Government, and we will always treat the threat of extremism with the seriousness that it…22 Jan 2025HANSARDCommunity Engagement Principles and Extremism DefinitionI say to my noble friend that I am not in a position to comment on that. I think it is a conversation that the noble Baroness needs to have with the noble Lord and settle it…22 Jan 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties: Donations from AbroadMy Lords, there are already robust spending and donations rules in place for third-party campaigners, which pressure groups would fall under. These are individuals or…22 Jan 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties: Donations from AbroadThe noble Baroness makes an interesting point. My direct answer would be that we continue to work with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Defending…22 Jan 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties: Donations from AbroadMy Lords, I am sure the noble Lord will understand that I cannot comment on individual cases. I agree with him that political parties registered in Northern Ireland can accept…22 Jan 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties: Donations from AbroadThe noble Baroness mentioned a similar Question that was previously asked. When it comes to foreign influence, additional controls are being implemented through the foreign…22 Jan 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties: Donations from AbroadMy noble friend makes an excellent point. She is correct that overseas voters have the right to participate in UK parliamentary elections, and this includes the right to donate to…22 Jan 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties: Donations from AbroadI think it always good to have consensus across the House and in politics. On the noble Lord’s point about transparency, as stated, we are looking at strengthening the rules…22 Jan 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties: Donations from AbroadAny proposals that we bring forward are likely to require legislation, and although the Government have not included this in the timetable for this Session, we have promised to do…22 Jan 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties: Donations from AbroadMy Lords, the noble Lord makes an excellent point. A cap on donations is not a current priority, but strengthening the rules around donations is. By law, it is the responsibility…22 Jan 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties: Donations from AbroadMy Lords, my noble friend makes an excellent point about individuals who are not eligible to vote here. There are rules that govern individuals and organisations that campaign in…22 Jan 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties: Donations from AbroadMy Lords, as set out on 15 January by my noble friend Lady Taylor of Stevenage, the Government committed in our manifest to protect democracy by strengthening the rules around…22 Jan 2025