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HANSARDSocial DisorderMy Lords, poverty increases people’s disillusionment with the political system and encourages people on the far right to join up. Fire and rehire and forced zero-hours contracts…04 Sept 2024HANSARDKing’s Speech (4th Day)My Lords, it was a tremendous pleasure to listen to the maiden speeches of the noble Lords, Lord Vallance and Lord Petitgas. I learned a lot from their lifetime experiences, which…22 Jul 2024HANSARDPrepayment MetersDoes the Minister agree that these energy companies are very fast in putting up their prices but very slow in paying compensation? Does he agree that pensioners and poor people…14 May 2024HANSARDEmployment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) Bill [HL]With your Lordships’ indulgence, I will say a few words. Fire and rehire, as I have said here many times, is a despicable tactic used by unscrupulous employers to rip off workers,…10 May 2024HANSARDEmployment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) Bill [HL]That the Bill do now pass.10 May 2024HANSARDIndeterminate SentencesMy Lords, I am delighted to follow the noble Lord, Lord Moylan, in his crusade for justice for these prisoners. The Government rejected resentencing of DPPs and IPPs, as the…29 Apr 2024HANSARDCrown Prosecution Service: Racial BiasMy Lords, as a very happy Evertonian, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper.25 Apr 2024HANSARDCrown Prosecution Service: Racial BiasMy Lords, the noble and learned Lord, Lord Bellamy, as the Minister knows, told me from the Dispatch Box that “race plays no part in individual charging decisions”. ”.—[ Official…25 Apr 2024HANSARDCrown Prosecution Service: Racial BiasTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of racial bias in Crown Prosecution Service charging decisions.25 Apr 2024HANSARDEmployment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) Bill [HL]My Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to the Bill and that no noble Lords have indicated a wish to move a manuscript amendment or to speak in Committee.…22 Apr 2024HANSARDEmployment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) Bill [HL]That the order of commitment be discharged.22 Apr 2024HANSARDMiddle East: Deployment of British Armed ForcesWill the Minister confirm that it was three British-supplied drones that killed three British aid workers last week in Gaza?17 Apr 2024HANSARDPolice: Joe AndersonMy Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Lord, Lord Heseltine—one of the few Tories whose reputation is still strong in the city of Liverpool, thanks to the work following…15 Apr 2024HANSARDSteel: Port TalbotMy Lords, my union, Unite, last week voted to strike over Tata’s disastrous plan. The plan is an appalling act of industrial vandalism as far as we are concerned, with the loss of…15 Apr 2024HANSARDCode of Practice on Dismissal and Re-EngagementMy Lords, I do not intend to repeat the arguments made earlier this month at the Second Reading of my Private Member’s Bill. However, I must again put on record my sincere belief…25 Mar 2024HANSARDCode of Practice on Dismissal and Re-EngagementAt end to insert “but this House regrets that the draft Code contains no effective measures to restrain unjustified use of fire and rehire; and fails to include any measures (1)…25 Mar 2024HANSARDCode of Practice on Dismissal and Re-EngagementMy Lords, this has been a lively, interesting and, indeed, productive debate. I just want to say one thing to the Minister. In a previous life, I was the leader of Britain’s…25 Mar 2024HANSARDPrison Officer Pension AgeMy Lords, prison officers are, unfortunately, banned from taking industrial action and the Government are, in my opinion, exploiting this unjustifiable restriction. Lifting the…18 Mar 2024HANSARDEarnings: Mothers and FathersMy Lords, to pick up the previous question, the Equality Act 2010 prohibits discrimination on the grounds of maternity. The Body Shop sacked 750 workers without any notice or…13 Mar 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, I support this group of amendments. I support of all the IPP amendments debated now and later this evening. First, I express my sincere regret for being unable to speak…12 Mar 2024