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Thursday 27th November
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Short debate - Main Chamber
Assessment of the humanitarian situation in Sudan (lunch break business)
MP:
Lord Bishop of Leeds
Division Vote (Lords)
5 Nov 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill -
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Lord Bishop of Leeds (Bshp) voted Aye
- in line with the party majority
and against the House
One of
2 Bishops Aye votes vs
0 Bishops No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 66 Noes - 151
Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 15 Oct 2025
Unpaid Carers
"My Lords, many of the children and other young carers, referred to in a previous question, depend on charities. Are the Government content that the balance is right between what the state offers and charitable support?..."Lord Bishop of Leeds - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 13 Oct 2025
Chinese Espionage: Parliament
"My Lords, can the Minister confirm that spying by the Chinese is not a new phenomenon but has been conducted under previous Governments as well?..."Lord Bishop of Leeds - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 01 Sep 2025
Middle East
"My Lords, I totally endorse what has been said about Sudan. I was there a year ago and am in almost weekly contact with people there at the moment. But I am slightly worried about the terms in which we debate some of these matters, such as Gaza and Ukraine. …..."Lord Bishop of Leeds - View Speech
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Written Question
Friday 18th July 2025
Asked by:
Lord Bishop of Leeds (Bishops - Bishops)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether the proposed the Act on Amendments to the Churches and Congregations Act adopted by the Estonian Parliament on 18 June contravenes international standards and norms on the right to freedom of religion of belief, and whether they have made representations to the government of Estonia.
Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington
- Minister of State (Development)
His Majesty's Government has made no formal assessment of the Estonian Government's amendments to the Churches and Congregations Act, which has not yet received Presidential approval. The UK is committed to promoting freedom of religion or belief for all and we work closely with international partners, including through the Article 18 Alliance, of which Estonia is a member, to champion freedom of religion or belief around the world. Estonia consistently scores highly on measures of freedom of religion or belief in public rankings, such as those of Freedom House. We have made no representations to the government of Estonia on the law under consideration.
Written Question
Friday 18th July 2025
Asked by:
Lord Bishop of Leeds (Bishops - Bishops)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of freedom of religion or belief in Estonia.
Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington
- Minister of State (Development)
His Majesty's Government has made no formal assessment of the Estonian Government's amendments to the Churches and Congregations Act, which has not yet received Presidential approval. The UK is committed to promoting freedom of religion or belief for all and we work closely with international partners, including through the Article 18 Alliance, of which Estonia is a member, to champion freedom of religion or belief around the world. Estonia consistently scores highly on measures of freedom of religion or belief in public rankings, such as those of Freedom House. We have made no representations to the government of Estonia on the law under consideration.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 24 Jun 2025
Middle East
"My Lords, I am grateful for the Statement and the commitments the Government are making, but history teaches us that you cannot bomb an idea or a resentment out of existence. Going back to the comments made by the noble Lord, Lord Purvis, about the difference between strategy and tactics, …..."Lord Bishop of Leeds - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 28 Apr 2025
London Sudan Conference
"My Lords, there was much mention at the conference, given the statements that came out of it, of a rejection of external interference, but there were people there who are externally interfering, such as the United Arab Emirates and Egypt. Although the focus on humanitarian access is absolutely right, there …..."Lord Bishop of Leeds - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 28 Apr 2025
Ukraine War: London Talks
"My Lords, that position is very honourable, but the Minister said a moment ago that Russia should not determine the future of Ukraine. Should the United States?..."Lord Bishop of Leeds - View Speech
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