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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 25 Mar 2026
Media Freedom Coalition

"My Lords, is it not the case that right-wing ownership of newspapers is one of our biggest threats, not just in this country but across Europe? Do we not need to make sure that we do not let more of our media outlets be controlled by right-wing zealots?..."
Lord Watts - View Speech

View all Lord Watts (Lab - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: Media Freedom Coalition

Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 24 Mar 2026
Reducing Government Spending

"My Lords, I have a suggestion for saving money in the public sector. At the moment, billionaire farmers who do not pay any tax in the UK can claim farming subsidies. Is it right that we all pay them extra money at a time when they have not paid money …..."
Lord Watts - View Speech

View all Lord Watts (Lab - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: Reducing Government Spending

Division Vote (Lords)
24 Mar 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Watts (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 126 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 70 Noes - 132
Division Vote (Lords)
24 Mar 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Watts (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 147 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 80 Noes - 166
Division Vote (Lords)
24 Mar 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Watts (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 146 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 285 Noes - 156
Division Vote (Lords)
24 Mar 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Watts (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 147 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 187 Noes - 157
Division Vote (Lords)
24 Mar 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Watts (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 146 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 250 Noes - 158
Division Vote (Lords)
23 Mar 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Watts (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 156 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 241 Noes - 175
Division Vote (Lords)
23 Mar 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Watts (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 149 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 161
Division Vote (Lords)
23 Mar 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Watts (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 147 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 198 Noes - 159