Sir Robert Peel - a lifelong opponent of slavery 20th October 2020 A question was asked in the House of Lords on 19 October about the future of our country’s historic statues. The Minister, who replied for the Government... Speeches
Gay oppression in Commonwealth countries 14th October 2020 Homosexuality is a criminal offence in some 80 per cent of Commonwealth countries. They point out that this is because of laws introduced when they were part of... Speeches
Young people at the gateway to democracy 9th October 2020 Young people are eligible to go on the electoral register at the ages of 16 and 17 so that they can exercise their right to vote immediately they become 18... Speeches
UK Government / Northern Ireland Joint Board - a missed opportunity? 7th October 2020 In January, the creation of a United Kingdom Government/Northern Ireland Executive Joint Board was announced to review new UK funding that is being provided to... Speeches
A Lords Question which precipitated a minister's resignation 17th September 2020 On September 8, Brandon Lewis, the Northern Ireland Secretary, plunged Boris Johnson into yet another crisis when he confessed in the House of Commons that the... Recent NewsSpeeches
Churches out of bounds 24th July 2020 In an oral question in the Lords on 22 July, Alistair Lexden asked: “since social distancing could have been arranged so easily at the outset, was it really... Recent NewsSpeeches
Two Police Commissioners asleep on their watch 19th March 2020 The Metropolitan Police have received massive criticism for their errors and misconduct during Operation Midland, the name given to the investigation of... Speeches
A new link between Westminster and Stormont 17th March 2020 On 15 January, the government announced the establishment of a new joint board on which the Northern Ireland Secretary will serve along with the First Minister... Speeches
Children with Dyslexia 5th March 2020 On 4 March, the Lords held a short debate which highlighted the need to improve and extend the support provided in schools for children with dyslexia. The... Speeches