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Thursday 24th July 2025 Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Life peer) Statement - Main Chamber Subject: Infected Blood Inquiry Additional Report: Government Response View calendar - Add to calendar |
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21 Jul 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 126 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 92 Noes - 130 |
21 Jul 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 136 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 106 Noes - 140 |
21 Jul 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 147 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 266 Noes - 162 |
21 Jul 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 139 Labour No votes vs 3 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 216 Noes - 143 |
22 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 116 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 17 Noes - 120 |
22 Jul 2025 - Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2025 - View Vote Context Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 145 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 155 Noes - 267 |
23 Jul 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 131 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 198 Noes - 198 |
23 Jul 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 132 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 271 Noes - 138 |
23 Jul 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 137 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 290 Noes - 143 |
23 Jul 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 113 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 85 Noes - 127 |
23 Jul 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 130 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 189 |
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21 Jul 2025, 7:07 p.m. - House of Lords "Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent " Lord Leong (Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
21 Jul 2025, 3:23 p.m. - House of Lords "Legislative Reform Orders of adult social to order 2025, Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent. " Business of the House - View Video - View Transcript |
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Domestic Visits: Northern Ireland
Asked by: Lord Caine (Conservative - Life peer) Friday 25th July 2025 Question to the Northern Ireland Office: To ask His Majesty's Government what has been the total expenditure on air travel since 5 July 2024 between Great Britain and Northern Ireland for: (1) the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland; (2) the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland; and (3) Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent. Answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) Since 5 July 2024, the total cost of expenditure on air travel between Great Britain and Northern Ireland for the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is £17,972.56, for the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State it is £12,483.01. My total air travel expenditure is £817.27. |
Domestic Visits: Northern Ireland
Asked by: Lord Caine (Conservative - Life peer) Tuesday 22nd July 2025 Question to the Northern Ireland Office: To ask His Majesty's Government on how many occasions each of the following has stayed overnight in Northern Ireland since 5 July 2024: (1) the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland; (2) the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland; and (3) Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent. Answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) Since 5 July 2024, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State have travelled regularly across Northern Ireland to undertake official business.
The Secretary of State has travelled to Northern Ireland 42 times since 5 July 2024. The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State has travelled to Northern Ireland 34 times, and I have travelled to Northern Ireland three times. |
Visits Abroad: Northern Ireland
Asked by: Lord Caine (Conservative - Life peer) Tuesday 22nd July 2025 Question to the Northern Ireland Office: To ask His Majesty's Government what has been the total expenditure on overseas visits since 5 July 2024 by each of (1) the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, (2) the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and (3) Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent. Answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) Since 5 July 2024, the Department has incurred expenditure of £9,728.99 for overseas travel undertaken by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. A total expenditure of £4,968.33 has been incurred for overseas travel undertaken by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State. No such expenditure has been incurred for myself.
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Human Rights: Middle East
Asked by: Lord Scriven (Liberal Democrat - Life peer) Monday 21st July 2025 Question to the Cabinet Office: To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent on 4 July (HL8923), whether the Prime Minister has discussed human rights issues with his equivalent or other senior political office holders in (1) Bahrain, (2) Saudi Arabia, (3) Oman, and (4) the United Arab Emirates, since 4 July 2024. Answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) The content of such discussions are published in read-outs under the News and Communications page on gov.uk. Summaries of the most recent of such readouts are provided below.
The Prime Minister welcomed His Royal Highness Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Prime Minister of Bahrain to Downing Street today.
The leaders reflected on the strength of the UK-Bahrain relationship, and welcomed the UK becoming a full member of the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) today. The agreement will deepen trilateral cooperation with Bahrain and the United States on regional security at a critical time, both agreed.
The Prime Minister also welcomed the signing of the Strategic Investment and Collaboration Partnership, building on the two-way investment partnership between the countries, and how this will unlock new investment, growth and jobs into the UK, delivering on the Plan for Change.
The leaders also underscored the importance of the new Defence Cooperation Accord between the two countries, deepening joint military training and building on the two nations’ strong naval ties.
Highlighting the strength of the 200-year relationship between both nations, the leaders looked forward to further cooperation, including trade negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Turning to the situation in the Middle East, the leaders called for de-escalation and both agreed on the need for enduring and closer relationships across the region to support stability.
The Prime Minister and Crown Prince looked forward to speaking again soon.
(2) Saudi Arabia
The Prime Minister met the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, in Riyadh this evening.
The leaders began by discussing the shared challenges and opportunities between the two countries, including on defence and security, growth, and research and development.
The Prime Minister updated on his Plan for Change, which he announced last week, including his ambition to drive growth across the country.
Saudi Arabia was already playing a central role in supporting growth and job creation in the UK, especially through the green energy sector, the Prime Minister added.
The relationship between the UK and Saudi Arabia was also central to regional stability, the leaders agreed.
Reflecting on Saudi Arabia’s reform agenda, the leaders discussed the steps taken by the Crown Prince’s government to improve human rights under Saudi’s Vision 2030.
Turning to the situation in Israel and Gaza, the Prime Minister updated on his view of the situation and welcomed the Crown Prince’s reflection on how the suffering on all sides could be ended.
It was also vital there was an acceleration of aid into Gaza, the Prime Minister added.
The Prime Minister invited the Crown Prince to the UK, and said he hoped the leaders would be able to watch a game of football in between meetings if he took up the offer.
(3) Oman
The Prime Minister welcomed the Sultan of Oman, His Majesty Haitham bin Tarik al Said, to Downing Street this morning.
The Prime Minister began by highlighting the historic relationship between the UK and Oman, noting the special friendship, spanning over 400 years.
The leaders discussed the broad areas of cooperation between their two countries, including defence, security and trade, which they both looked forward to strengthening.
Turning to the situation in the Middle East, the Prime Minister emphasised the clear and urgent the need for de-escalation and urged all parties in the region to exercise restraint.
On Gaza, The Prime Minister reiterated the need for a ceasefire, the return of hostages and an immediate increase in the volume of humanitarian aid reaching civilians. Both agreed on the need for a two-state solution through a peace process.
They looked forward to working closely together in the future.
(4) The United Arab Emirates
The Prime Minister met His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, in Abu Dhabi this morning.
The Prime Minister thanked His Highness for inviting him to the United Arab Emirates and emphasised the long-standing and wide-ranging partnership between the two countries.
The Prime Minister and His Highness shared their perspectives on the evolving situation in Syria. The Prime Minister welcomed His Highness’s reflections on how to achieve stability in the wider region against the broader geopolitical backdrop.
Turning to the bilateral relationship, they agreed on the untapped potential in areas such as artificial intelligence, and a joint desire to build on existing cooperation in defence and security.
They also discussed a shared ambition for greater investment and trade, building on the close personal ties between the British and Emirati people.
The Prime Minister thanked His Highness for his hospitality, and said he hoped to be able to reciprocate during a visit to the UK in the future. |
Bill Documents |
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Jul. 08 2025
Letter from Baroness Anderson regarding a definition of what cannot constitute “reasonable grounds”, security and fairness of the algorithmic operation, compliance with the standard, recruitment and training. Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-26 Will write letters Found: Yours sincerely, Baroness Anderson of Stoke on Trent Baroness-in-Waiting |
May. 29 2025
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill 2024-25: Progress of the bill House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill 2024-26 Briefing papers Found: was the subject of the next group of amendments.155) In responding to the debate, Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent |
Department Publications - Transparency |
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Monday 21st July 2025
HM Treasury Source Page: HM Treasury annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025 Document: (PDF) Found: 2025 Current – 7 paid posts: Lord Collins of Highbury, Baroness Jones of Whitchurch, Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent |