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HANSARDEducational Opportunities: Working ClassesMy Lords, I thank my noble friend Lady Morris for securing this debate and for her inspiring opening speech. I want to focus on the opportunities for working-class young people in…05 Mar 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, this Queen’s Speech has been described by many commentators as a wish list or virtual programme—one that the Government have no majority to deliver. That may be true,…17 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexitMy Lords, in the House of Commons one week ago, the Prime Minister delivered a Statement demeaning in its tone and inflammatory in its language. Deliberately provocative, it was…02 Oct 2019HANSARDSpending Round 2019My Lords, I take this opportunity to join others in welcoming the noble Lord, Lord Duncan of Springbank, to his new role. This spending round claims to turn the page on austerity.…25 Sept 2019HANSARDBenefit Changes: Vulnerable PeopleMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Janke, for securing this debate and congratulate her on her opening speech. I should like to focus on some of the benefit reforms…27 Jun 2019 Bills sponsored (11)