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10 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill26 Mar 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillAmendments 135 and 138 are in my name and that of my noble friend Lord Blunkett. I will also speak to Amendment 173. I do not intend to provoke a debate and will withdraw my…26 Mar 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI beg leave to withdraw my amendment.26 Mar 2026HANSARDChild Poverty: Faith-based and Voluntary Sector OrganisationsMy Lords, when I was mayor of Bristol, we put tackling child poverty at the centre of our approach. We sought to deal with issues of real substance—evidence-based issues that…03 Feb 2026HANSARDAsylum and Immigration: ChildrenMy Lords, what safeguards will be put in place to tackle any child destitution that will result from the withdrawal of support from families with failed asylum applications?…27 Jan 2026HANSARDCOP Climate Negotiations: CitiesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they have taken to respond to the call from C40 Cities to give city representatives a formal role in the COP climate negotiations.14 Jan 2026HANSARDCOP 30My Lords, I am often dismayed at opposition to taking action on climate change, not simply out of a point of principle but because I am one of a number of mayors—well, I am a…03 Dec 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I, too, begin by thanking the many members of the public and Members of this House for the letters I have received, as many others have, and for the power of the…12 Sept 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, that may be my cue to speak to my Amendment 155A. I start by pointing to my declarations in the register of interests on two matters: first, the support that I received…08 Sept 2025HANSARDNet-zero Emissions Target: AffordabilityThank you, my Lords. I begin by extending my thanks to Black Rod and her officers for their support and guidance during my first few weeks. Their warmth and efficiency are a real…03 Apr 2025