All 1 Debates between Baroness Taylor of Bolton and Lord Rogan

Recall of MPs Bill

Debate between Baroness Taylor of Bolton and Lord Rogan
Wednesday 14th January 2015

(9 years, 10 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Taylor of Bolton Portrait Baroness Taylor of Bolton
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I think that my noble friend will find that a Labour MP from Liverpool was actually sentenced for non-payment of the poll tax as a political protest.

Lord Rogan Portrait Lord Rogan (UUP)
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The noble Lord, Lord Maginnis, served time in prison in Belfast for a political rather than a criminal act.