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HANSARDNational Security (State Threats) BillMy Lords, I normally bow to the views of the noble Lord, Lord Carlile, on these matters—I am not entirely sure I understand the point he made about split infinitives—but I am not…30 Jun 2026HANSARDNational Security (State Threats) BillMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Lord. I very much look forward to hearing him develop those points in Committee. Let me begin directly. Legislation of this…23 Jun 2026HANSARDG7 SummitMy Lords, now that we have recognised the Palestinian Authority, what discussions have the Government had with it, following worries expressed by the United States and the EU…23 Jun 2026HANSARDOnline 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 2026HANSARDRetirement 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 2025