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HANSARDOnline Hate SpeechMy Lords, the Minister said that there was no place for antisemitism online. However, I am afraid that antisemitism is alive and kicking online with, as the noble Baroness, Lady…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDRetirement and Participation CommitteeMy Lords, extremism in democratic societies rarely presents itself fully formed. More often, it emerges through gradual shifts—in what is tolerated, expected, and left…18 May 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, extremism in democratic societies rarely presents itself fully formed. More often, it emerges through gradual shifts—in what is tolerated, expected, and left…18 May 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingMy Lords, the Prime Minister used his considerable communication skills to make it clear that he wanted to appoint Lord Mandelson to the post of ambassador. Why did he not use the…20 Apr 2026HANSARDAntisemitism on University CampusesMy Lords, many noble Lords had the opportunity in the last few weeks to hear directly from students. This report confirms all the things that they said. Does the Minister regard…16 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords—02 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords, I also have people in Dubai who cannot get out, but I want to concentrate purely on the effects on domestic policy. One thing that is certain about what has happened is…02 Mar 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationMy Lords, the Minister referred to the powers. They come out of Section 87 of the Local Government Act 2000. In its present form, those powers have existed for more than 25 years.…25 Feb 2026HANSARDPublic Trust in National PoliticsMy Lords—29 Jan 2026HANSARDPublic Trust in National PoliticsMy Lords, given the Nolan principles of public life, leadership is one that has been neglected, and given the close relationship between contractors and the Ministry of Defence,…29 Jan 2026HANSARDPublic Trust in National PoliticsThe substantive part of the question was: given the close relationship between contractors and the Ministry of Defence, what progress has been made on ensuring that there is a…29 Jan 2026HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayMy Lords, I draw attention to the fact that I am the co-chairman of the UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation. It is a great pleasure to follow the Minister. I thought reminding us of…26 Jan 2026HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, I draw attention to the fact that I am, along with Mr Ed Balls, the joint chairman of the Holocaust Memorial Foundation. I do not want to make the Minister blush, but I…21 Jan 2026HANSARDRoad Injuries and DeathsMy Lords—19 Nov 2025HANSARDRoad Injuries and DeathsMy Lords, I also express my condolences to the noble Lord. The Minister will be aware that yesterday in Australia it was announced for the first time that the number of road…19 Nov 2025HANSARDRape Gangs: National Statutory InquiryMy Lords, when I was Secretary of State, I asked the noble Baroness, Lady Casey, to look at Rochdale. I know the kind of pressure that is placed on a politician when you take that…22 Oct 2025HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords, there should not be any doubt that the Palestinian Authority is riddled with corruption from the top to the bottom. It uses formal and informal security forces to…16 Oct 2025HANSARDCommission on Antisemitism ReportMy Lords, I too congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Mann, and Dame Penny Mordaunt on this excellent report. Its strength is that it is practical, and it gives a very clear steer to…17 Jul 2025HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords, I congratulate the Government on their decision to move towards proscribing Palestine Action. I urge them to take the next logical step and proscribe the people who are…24 Jun 2025HANSARDAbducted Ukrainian ChildrenMy Lords, the numbers could be even higher, as President Putin is giving Russian administrators in occupied Ukraine a quota of children to be delivered. In this terrible…18 Jun 2025