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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 03 Sep 2026
Voter Registration, Election Turnout and Compulsory Voting

"My Lords, if 16 year-olds are able to vote in future, at the first election after their 16th birthday, how will they all be registered to do so? Do not local authorities face a problem with non-registration, whereby it enables some people to claim single person discount on their council …..."
Lord Storey - View Speech

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 03 Sep 2026
Government Political Priorities and Legislative Agenda

"My Lords, I am sure we all wish Andy Burnham well in his new job as our Prime Minister. He is able to connect with people, is a good communicator and he listens. He has certainly said the right things and spoken honestly and with sincerity about the major issues …..."
Lord Storey - View Speech

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Division Vote (Lords)
3 Sep 2026 - Nature Restoration Levy Regulations 2026 - View Vote Context
Lord Storey (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 10 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 41 Noes - 29
Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 02 Sep 2026
Schools: Mobile Phone Policy

"My Lords, does the Minister agree that if particular tech companies cannot agree to the safety of children, they should not be allowed to have a licence to operate?..."
Lord Storey - View Speech

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Division Vote (Lords)
21 Jul 2026 - Business of the House - View Vote Context
Lord Storey (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 52 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 234
Division Vote (Lords)
20 Jul 2026 - Social Housing Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Storey (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 57 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 232 Noes - 146
Division Vote (Lords)
20 Jul 2026 - Social Housing Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Storey (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 60 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 162 Noes - 220
Division Vote (Lords)
15 Jul 2026 - Sporting Events Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Storey (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 53 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 212 Noes - 171
Division Vote (Lords)
13 Jul 2026 - Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Storey (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 11 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 1 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 142 Noes - 138
Written Question
Parliament: Cleaning Services
Thursday 9th July 2026

Asked by: Lord Storey (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)

Question

To ask The Senior Deputy Speaker what discussions have been had with Churchill Cleaning regarding its proposals to (1) reduce the amount of time spent cleaning in Parliament by over 1000 hours a week, and (2) make 40 cleaners redundant.

Answered by Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede

Employment decisions are the responsibility of our contractor. However, the House Administrations have made clear their concerns to Churchill Cleaning about the pace and scale of the proposed changes and have received assurances regarding continued delivery to contractual standards. Our cleaners are highly valued members of our community and we are emphasising this to Churchill Cleaning in our discussions with them.