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HANSARDDonations to Political PartiesMy Lords, the present system has some controls during an election period but then, in a non-election period, there seems to be very little control, with one right-wing individual…01 Jun 2026HANSARDHigher Earners: EmigrationMy Lords, is it not the case that if you are a patriot you are obliged to pay your fair share of tax and that people who do not want to do that are not patriots?21 May 2026HANSARDSelf-employed: Paternity LeaveHave the Government considered looking at the previous Government’s proposals in this area to see what lessons can be learned?20 May 2026HANSARDVAT Relief: Business DonationsMy Lords, the banks have opened hubs in some very poor communities. Would it be a good idea for the supermarkets to do the same and put food hubs in decent locations in some of…19 May 2026HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025My Lords, Direct Action is taking action in the City of London to vandalise buildings and intimidate staff. Have the Government any plans to address this problem, which is costing…28 Apr 2026HANSARDOnline Challenger BanksMy Lords, this year has seen a massive increase in offshore unregulated betting. Are these challenger banks following the same procedures and checks as the normal high street…27 Apr 2026HANSARDOffice for National Statistics Labour Market DataMy Lords, has the Minister noticed the improvement in economic performance that we have seen in the Manchester and Liverpool regions? Does that not show what a Labour Government…23 Apr 2026HANSARDSustainable Farming Incentive: Flood Prevention and Drought ResilienceMy Lords, is not transferring resource support to smaller farmers and tenant farmers the right thing to do to stop rich billionaires getting funded, rather than the farmers who…23 Apr 2026HANSARDWorld Economic Outlook: UK Growth and InflationMy Lords, is it not the case that inflation, economic growth and living standards were improving until we had the problem with Iran? Is it also not the case that, as soon as that…22 Apr 2026HANSARDSchoolchildren: SwimmingMy Lords, is it not the case that these pools did not just disappear? They were part of the austerity model that was pursued by the last Tory Government. Have they learned that…20 Apr 2026HANSARDFarming Road MapMy Lords, will the road map deal with the scandal of billionaire farmers who are getting millions of pounds in subsidy despite the fact that they pay no tax in Britain at all?16 Apr 2026HANSARDSouthport Inquiry: Prevent ProgrammeMy Lords, will the Minister confirm that there is no suggestion that people who are demonstrating should be arrested or harassed in any way, and that the only people who are being…16 Apr 2026HANSARDMedia Freedom CoalitionMy Lords, is it not the case that right-wing ownership of newspapers is one of our biggest threats, not just in this country but across Europe? Do we not need to make sure that we…25 Mar 2026HANSARDReducing Government SpendingMy Lords, I have a suggestion for saving money in the public sector. At the moment, billionaire farmers who do not pay any tax in the UK can claim farming subsidies. Is it right…24 Mar 2026HANSARDPlan 2 Student Loans: Repayment TermsMy Lords, is the Minister as amazed as I am that, after 14 years of the previous Government, when they introduced no changes and left us with a mess, they are now coming up with…17 Mar 2026HANSARDBirmingham City Council and Unite: Refuse Workers’ PayMy Lords, would it not be a good idea for ACAS to get involved again to see whether progress can be made with this dispute? At the moment it does not seem to be going anywhere,…17 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Public Servants: International SecondmentsMy Lords, does the Minister agree that accountability of the Civil Service is crucial as well? It is important that Ministers can hold civil servants to account. Do we know how…16 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren in Care: Illegal AccommodationMy Lords—12 Mar 2026HANSARDSustainable Farming Incentive: Small FarmsMy Lords, is it not about time that we means-tested farmers? We seem to be giving taxpayers’ money to billionaires. Is it not time that we stopped doing that?11 Mar 2026HANSARDClass Inequality in the ArtsMy Lords, many musicians and artists struggle in the first few years when they are leaning their trade. Has the Minister seen what Ireland has done in introducing benefits systems…05 Mar 2026