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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 17 Sep 2026
Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor: Citizenship

"My Lords—..."
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Scheduled Event - Tuesday 15th September - Add to calendar
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Lords - Oral questions - Main Chamber
Changes in the tax burden and the effect on economic growth
MP: Lord Leigh of Hurley
Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 15 Sep 2026
Tax Burden and Economic Growth

"My Lords, the tax burden is forecast to reach its highest level ever. The last two, disastrous Budgets raised taxes by £40 billion and £26 billion respectively; the results can be seen in today’s very disappointing unemployment figures. The manifesto ruled out any major tax increases, but there is still …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 15 Sep 2026
Tax Burden and Economic Growth

"To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the relationship between changes in the tax burden and the effect on economic growth...."
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Written Question
Gaza: Malnutrition
Tuesday 15th September 2026

Asked by: Lord Leigh of Hurley (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, in light of the statement published by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on 23 July about the UN Integrated Food Security Phase Classification snapshot for Gaza, what assessment they have made of the levels of acute malnutrition under five in Gaza; and how this compares with rates in Egypt, Jordan and Syria.

Answered by Lord Wood of Anfield - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Improvements in acute malnutrition among children under five in Gaza demonstrate what is possible during a ceasefire, allowing the scale up of the emergency nutrition response. However, 59 per cent of the population still face crisis levels of food insecurity, children continue to experience chronic malnutrition with potentially lifelong consequences, dietary diversity remains severely limited, and maternal malnutrition remains significant. We must see improved and sustained humanitarian access, to support widescale needs.

Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 14 Sep 2026
Representation of the People Bill

"In fine tradition.

Before I carry on talking about donations, I must address the remarks by the noble Baroness, Lady Hodge. It is disappointing that she did not have the courtesy to discuss with me in advance what she planned to say. If she had done so, I would have …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 14 Sep 2026
Representation of the People Bill

"My Lords, there is so much in this Bill to debate and take issue with, so it is a little disappointing to have so little time at Second Reading for each of us. But rest assured that the Bill needs and will receive detailed scrutiny from us all at later …..."
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Division Vote (Lords)
9 Sep 2026 - Financial Services and Markets Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Leigh of Hurley (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 135 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 196 Noes - 138
Division Vote (Lords)
9 Sep 2026 - Financial Services and Markets Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Leigh of Hurley (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 138 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 194 Noes - 138
Division Vote (Lords)
9 Sep 2026 - Financial Services and Markets Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Leigh of Hurley (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 155 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 226 Noes - 162