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HANSARDIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: ProscriptionMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Alton. He and I are the only two people here who are proscribed by the IRGC. I too put on record my thanks to the…11 Jun 2026HANSARDMiddle EastLet me help the Minister. In a previous answer, he said that it is difficult to go to Israel. El Al flies twice a day from Heathrow, and I am sure any Government Minister who…10 Jun 2026HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords—10 Jun 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I supported the noble Baroness, Lady Foster, throughout, and I continue to do so. I also thank the Minister for the time he has taken to engage on the issue and for…16 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords, I find it rather surprising that we have spent 40 minutes and nobody has spoken about the fact that, as we speak here, the Lebanese and the Israeli ambassadors to the…14 Apr 2026HANSARDGolders Green Ambulance AttackTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the antisemitic arson attack on ambulances in Golders Green, and what steps they are taking to protect Jewish…26 Mar 2026HANSARDGolders Green Ambulance AttackI thank the Minister, but as we celebrate Passover next week, the ancient festival of freedom, it is shocking that the Jewish community needs help to enjoy that freedom in 2026.…26 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Homeland DefenceMy Lords, I will not dwell on it but the disgusting destruction in Golders Green last night was despicable. We are told that there are 20 IRGC-linked plots under investigation…23 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I will raise 50% of a registered interest: I am 100% deaf in my left ear. The maths works, right? My right ear is quite good, thank God, but it is useful in many aspects…20 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I am pleased to support the amendment from the noble Baroness, Lady Foster, to which I have added my name. As I understand it, the purpose of the amendment is pretty…18 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I rise again to support the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron, as I did the other day. It says on her Wikipedia page that she is “an advocate for children’s rights in the…18 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, at its heart, this amendment is about confidence: confidence that when antisemitism occurs, it is recognised; confidence that when it crosses the criminal threshold, it…18 Mar 2026HANSARDAntisemitism on University CampusesMy Lords, we are in a dark place. The Union of Jewish Students has been around for over 100 years to look after the welfare of the Jewish students on campus, but the fact is that…16 Mar 2026HANSARDIranian State-sponsored Cyber Attacks: Mitigation and PreparationMy Lords, when Russia invaded Ukraine, we were very quick to sanction individuals and freeze assets. Can the noble Baroness tell me what assets we have frozen of the late…11 Mar 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendment 7, in my name. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Russell, and my noble friend Lord Farmer for supporting it. The Government’s own intention with…10 Mar 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillMy Lords, I have added my name to Amendment 14 and there is not much to add, other than to pay tribute to the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron, for all the work she has done over many…10 Mar 2026HANSARDIran and the Middle EastMy Lords—09 Mar 2026HANSARDIran and the Middle EastMy Lords, the Minister talks about the safety of British citizens, and I would like to talk about the safety of British citizens in Britain. As the House knows, 20 terrorist…09 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I support Amendments 371A, 419 and 441B, to which I have added my name. It is clear that attacking a police officer with a sledgehammer or breaking into an RAF base and…09 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, first, I want tribute to my noble friend Lady Sugg, who has brilliantly led this campaign. I also pay tribute to Payzee Mahmod, who I was fortunate to hear give evidence…04 Mar 2026