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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 18 Mar 2026
Crime and Policing Bill

"My Lords—..."
Baroness Smith of Newnham - View Speech

View all Baroness Smith of Newnham (LD - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: Crime and Policing Bill
Division Vote (Lords)
16 Mar 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Smith of Newnham (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 42 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 48 Noes - 142
Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 11 Mar 2026
Middle East: Defence

"My Lords, as is so frequently the case on defence matters, I stand as the second opposition spokesperson to raise questions for the Minister, but I find myself very much in agreement with the Opposition Front Bench. Having heard statements from the other place, I had thought that today might …..."
Baroness Smith of Newnham - View Speech

View all Baroness Smith of Newnham (LD - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: Middle East: Defence
Division Vote (Lords)
11 Mar 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Smith of Newnham (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 49 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 227 Noes - 221
Division Vote (Lords)
10 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Smith of Newnham (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 43 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 189 Noes - 157
Division Vote (Lords)
10 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Smith of Newnham (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 49 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 216 Noes - 170
Division Vote (Lords)
10 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Smith of Newnham (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 55 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 252 Noes - 171
Division Vote (Lords)
10 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Smith of Newnham (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 57 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 257 Noes - 174
Division Vote (Lords)
10 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Smith of Newnham (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 57 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 273 Noes - 180
Division Vote (Lords)
9 Mar 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Smith of Newnham (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 38 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 68 Noes - 183