My Lords, first, it was a wonderful list from the noble Lord, Lord Bates, which I will also be printing a copy of, because it was very uplifting.

I did not know Jo Cox. I never had the privilege of hearing her speak. But in the years since her murder, I...

My Lords, first, it was a wonderful list from the noble Lord, Lord Bates, which I will also be printing a copy of, because it was very uplifting.

I did not know Jo Cox. I never had the privilege of hearing her speak. But in the years since her murder, I...

My Lords, I welcome the debate and the opportunity to speak in support of the Government’s approach to one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time. I do so not as a

politician but as someone who has the personal experience of what it means to love...

My Lords, I welcome the debate and the opportunity to speak in support of the Government’s approach to one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time. I do so not as a

politician but as someone who has the personal experience of what it means to love...

My Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this debate, and I thank the noble Lord, Lord Forbes, for bringing it forward. I declare that I am the head of the Labour office at the Local Government Association and I have been a councillor for 12 years....

My Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this debate, and I thank the noble Lord, Lord Forbes, for bringing it forward. I declare that I am the head of the Labour office at the Local Government Association and I have been a councillor for 12 years....

My Lords, it is a pleasure to speak on the Bill and to have listened to so many great contributions from noble Lords, including people I consider sporting legends.

I represent and live in Wembley—the home of football and, more recently, rugby, American football and the Olympics. It is a place...

My Lords, it is a pleasure to speak on the Bill and to have listened to so many great contributions from noble Lords, including people I consider sporting legends.

I represent and live in Wembley—the home of football and, more recently, rugby, American football and the Olympics. It is a place...

My Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Lord, Lord Young of Cookham, and although I may not agree with all his points, I certainly respect his experience and views. I start by declaring that I work for the Local Government Association.

I support the Bill, not only...

My Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Lord, Lord Young of Cookham, and although I may not agree with all his points, I certainly respect his experience and views. I start by declaring that I work for the Local Government Association.

I support the Bill, not only...

My Lords, I will speak about an issue that millions of our fellow citizens suffer under a system that exists not by accident but by design. Housing, His Majesty told us, is

“a source of insecurity for many people”.

That is perhaps the most restrained description of the leasehold system one could...

My Lords, I will speak about an issue that millions of our fellow citizens suffer under a system that exists not by accident but by design. Housing, His Majesty told us, is

“a source of insecurity for many people”.

That is perhaps the most restrained description of the leasehold system one could...

My Lords, I had the privilege of attending Kenton synagogue’s Friday night service last week. It happens to be my local synagogue, no more than two minutes from where I live. I heard huge concern among congregants not only about the recent attack at the synagogue but about their general...

My Lords, I had the privilege of attending Kenton synagogue’s Friday night service last week. It happens to be my local synagogue, no more than two minutes from where I live. I heard huge concern among congregants not only about the recent attack at the synagogue but about their general...

My Lords, I start by congratulating my noble friends Lady Antrobus and Lord Walker of Broxton, and the noble Baroness, Lady Teather—it is always great to see a member of the Brent family on the Benches—on their brilliant maiden speeches. I am grateful for the opportunity to speak at Second...

My Lords, I start by congratulating my noble friends Lady Antrobus and Lord Walker of Broxton, and the noble Baroness, Lady Teather—it is always great to see a member of the Brent family on the Benches—on their brilliant maiden speeches. I am grateful for the opportunity to speak at Second...

My Lords, I am proud to rise on International Women’s Day to speak on the theme “Give to gain”, especially as we will be hearing from a number of brilliant maiden speakers today, including my noble friends.

At first hearing, “Give to gain” may sound like a transaction, but I believe...

My Lords, I am proud to rise on International Women’s Day to speak on the theme “Give to gain”, especially as we will be hearing from a number of brilliant maiden speakers today, including my noble friends.

At first hearing, “Give to gain” may sound like a transaction, but I believe...

I declare an interest as the head of the Labour office at the Local Government Association. As my noble friend will know, councils of all colours have worked together with communities to put forward proposals, knowing the opportunities and benefits that local government reorganisation will bring. Whatever the outcome of...

I declare an interest as the head of the Labour office at the Local Government Association. As my noble friend will know, councils of all colours have worked together with communities to put forward proposals, knowing the opportunities and benefits that local government reorganisation will bring. Whatever the outcome of...

My Lords, I welcome this debate on donations to political parties. It is right that we examine how our political system is funded and that we do so with seriousness and transparency. I welcome the Government’s announcement today on the Representation of the People Bill and, in particular, measures to...

My Lords, I welcome this debate on donations to political parties. It is right that we examine how our political system is funded and that we do so with seriousness and transparency. I welcome the Government’s announcement today on the Representation of the People Bill and, in particular, measures to...

My Lords, I apologise for not having been here previously. I was not a Member of the House when the Bill first came to the House, so I could not speak on it then, but I would like to speak on it today. I will set out some context about...

My Lords, I apologise for not having been here previously. I was not a Member of the House when the Bill first came to the House, so I could not speak on it then, but I would like to speak on it today. I will set out some context about...

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My Lords, trust in politics is also affected by the safety and well-being of elected representatives and candidates. In my role as the head of the Labour office at the Local Government Association, I have seen a worrying increase in abuse and threats towards representatives from all parties and physical attacks on them. Only a couple of weeks ago, a councillor’s car was set alight. Democracy is at its best when we can respectfully disagree. Can my noble friend assure this House on what the Government are doing to address these concerns?

My Lords, trust in politics is also affected by the safety and well-being of elected representatives and candidates. In my role as the head of the Labour office at the Local Government Association, I have seen a worrying increase in abuse and threats towards representatives from all parties and physical attacks on them. Only a couple of weeks ago, a councillor’s car was set alight. Democracy is at its best when we can respectfully disagree. Can my noble friend assure this House on what the Government are doing to address these concerns?

My Lords, as the mother of a tech-savvy 16 year-old, access to social media is a topic of discussion in our household and among her friends. They do not believe an outright ban will work. Parents who have suffered incredible loss have also voiced differing views on how we keep children safe online, which is why I believe a consultation is the best way to proceed. Can the Minister tell us how the Government will make sure that all views are considered in the consultation?

My Lords, as the mother of a tech-savvy 16 year-old, access to social media is a topic of discussion in our household and among her friends. They do not believe an outright ban will work. Parents who have suffered incredible loss have also voiced differing views on how we keep children safe online, which is why I believe a consultation is the best way to proceed. Can the Minister tell us how the Government will make sure that all views are considered in the consultation?

My Lords, it is a great honour to rise for the first time here in your Lordships’ House, and I do so with a profound sense of humility. To sit among Members whose experience, wisdom and dedication to public service I have long admired is both a privilege and a...

My Lords, it is a great honour to rise for the first time here in your Lordships’ House, and I do so with a profound sense of humility. To sit among Members whose experience, wisdom and dedication to public service I have long admired is both a privilege and a...