Lord Mandelson Humble Address

Debate between Lord Grayling and Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent

Tuesday 9th June 2026 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Lab)]

I shall take some of those points in turn. First, the Prime Minister have been very clear that the appointment of Peter Mandelson was a mistake, and he has apologised to Members of the other place and Members of your Lordships’ House but, most importantly, to the victims of Epstein. With regard to the publication, there has never been a larger amount of material released in relation to a humble Address. Last week, we released the second tranche of 1,500 pages, of which I read every one. Over three volumes, 337 documents were passed to the ISC. If there had been any idea of a cover-up, I think certain messages would never have seen the light of day. Instead, they have ensured that the tabloids have had something to write about, if nobody else.

[Lord Grayling (Con)]

Have the rules now been changed where an official mobile phone is supposedly stolen? Does that have to be reported? What is the process now?

[Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Lab)]

My Lords, it is exactly the same as it was then and the process was reported to the police, as the police have confirmed for both the stolen devices.

Falkland Islands: Fisheries Exports Tariffs

Debate between Lord Grayling and Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent

Thursday 10th July 2025 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Lab)]

Yes, there is no room for questioning British sovereignty with regard to the Falkland Islands.

[Lord Grayling (Con)]

My Lords, the European Union appears to be interested in joining CPTPP, which is something the United Kingdom has already done. Will the Government ensure that we use any leverage in that negotiation to ensure that the kind of problem we are discussing today is resolved?

[Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Lab)]

The noble Lord raises an interesting point, and I will make sure that the negotiators are aware of it.