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HANSARDAutumn Budget 2024First, I declare my property and land interests, as per the register. When voters returned a Labour Government, they may have believed they were electing a party with similar…11 Nov 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, like other noble Lords I welcome the noble and learned Lord, Lord Hermer, to the Government Front Bench. In the limited time available, I can focus on only one aspect of…23 Jul 2024HANSARDMedia BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendment 9 in my name. I apologise to the House and to the Minister for having been alerted to this issue only after Committee. I am grateful for…23 May 2024HANSARDBank of England (Economic Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, I warmly welcome the report of my noble friend Lord Bridges’s Economic Affairs Committee. I will first look at the recommendations, and the Bank’s and the Government’s…02 May 2024HANSARDSpring Budget 2024My Lords, I start by highlighting some positive decisions in the 2024 Budget. The 2% cut in national insurance is good. I also welcome the cut in capital gains tax and the…18 Mar 2024 Bills sponsored (1)