Command Paper Safeguarding the Union

Debate between Baroness Smith of Basildon and Baroness Wheatcroft

Wednesday 6th November 2024 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Smith of Basildon (Lab)]

My Lords, if there is any malign influence in the elections in this country or its politics from a hostile state, or any other country that seeks to undermine our democracy, we will of course do whatever is necessary to protect our democracy, which we regard as having the utmost integrity.

[Baroness Wheatcroft (CB)]

My Lords, is the Minister able to tell the House when we might hear a few details about what the reset of relations with the EU might actually mean?

[Baroness Smith of Basildon (Lab)]

My Lords, there is some indication of that already by the engagement between Ministers and the EU. We are obviously engaging Northern Ireland on that, given its importance to Northern Ireland. As that proceeds further, we will give updates as and when we can.