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HANSARDHospitality IndustryMy Lords, I declare an interest, in that many thousands of workers in the hospitality industry are members of my union, Unite. As the Minister knows, new figures show that one in…24 Jan 2023HANSARDREUL Bill: Trade Unions and Workers’ RightsMy Lords, unfortunately the Minister has selective amnesia, and that is very worrying. This appalling Bill places many of our precious and hard-fought-for employment rights on the…23 Jan 2023HANSARDBanks: Forged Customer SignaturesMy Lords, I struggle to read these facts out; they are quite unbelievable. As the Minister is well aware, the Lloyds Banking Group is accused of forging customers’ signatures.…16 Jan 2023HANSARDFood BanksMy Lords, the majority of people—or a large percentage of people, at least—are on universal credit because work does not pay and wages are too low. Does the Minister agree that…09 Jan 2023HANSARDRail ServicesMy Lords, there are things that we do not do if we want to improve the railways. First, we do not close ticket offices to the detriment of customers, and we do not sack guards on…20 Dec 2022 Bills sponsored (3)