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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 09 Sep 2025
Planning and Infrastructure Bill

"My Lords, I follow the noble Lord, my former colleague, as someone who has championed the idea that well-being should be the goal of government, and also as a former Permanent Secretary to the Treasury—I think I will take a slightly different slant on a number of these things. First, …..."
Lord O'Donnell - View Speech

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 01 May 2025
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

"My Lords, this is a really important occasion for the House of Lords, and for the world to see that the House cares about children’s well-being. We have such great speakers in this debate. We have had some brilliant introductions but, in my experience, policies fail when you are not …..."
Lord O'Donnell - View Speech

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Division Vote (Lords)
17 Mar 2025 - Football Governance Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord O'Donnell (XB) voted No and in line with the House
One of 24 Crossbench No votes vs 3 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 183 Noes - 234
Division Vote (Lords)
17 Mar 2025 - Football Governance Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord O'Donnell (XB) voted No and in line with the House
One of 31 Crossbench No votes vs 5 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 182 Noes - 237
Division Vote (Lords)
17 Mar 2025 - Football Governance Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord O'Donnell (XB) voted Aye and against the House
One of 17 Crossbench Aye votes vs 6 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 175 Noes - 207
Division Vote (Lords)
17 Mar 2025 - Football Governance Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord O'Donnell (XB) voted Aye and against the House
One of 15 Crossbench Aye votes vs 17 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 74 Noes - 339
Division Vote (Lords)
17 Mar 2025 - Football Governance Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord O'Donnell (XB) voted No and in line with the House
One of 17 Crossbench No votes vs 15 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 196 Noes - 229
Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 17 Mar 2025
Football Governance Bill [HL]

"My Lords, I support this amendment. I should declare my interest: I am passionate about football. Wembley has been mentioned, and I remember my first trip there was in 1968 to see my team, Manchester United, win the European Cup—alas, that may not happen again for a while. Like the …..."
Lord O'Donnell - View Speech

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Division Vote (Lords)
11 Sep 2024 - Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 - View Vote Context
Lord O'Donnell (XB) voted No and in line with the House
One of 8 Crossbench No votes vs 9 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 65 Noes - 132
Division Vote (Lords)
11 Sep 2024 - Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 - View Vote Context
Lord O'Donnell (XB) voted No and against the House
One of 8 Crossbench No votes vs 8 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 164 Noes - 132