Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 01 Dec 2025 OBR Forecasts
"My Lords, would the Minister agree that the real flaw in all this debate is putting such importance on such tiny movements in forecasts? The OBR itself admits that its forecasts tend to overestimate GDP growth and productivity. The reliance on these figures on such short-term movements is utterly crazy …..." Baroness Wheatcroft - View Speech
"The point that the noble Lord has just made—that people are committing suicide because they are in abusive relationships—is absolutely dreadful. But would he accept that there is more likelihood of their death being prevented under this Bill?..." Baroness Wheatcroft - View Speech