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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 20 Oct 2026
House of Lords Reform

"It is a pleasure to serve under you, Sir John. I have been a Member of Parliament for 25 years, probably longer than anyone else in this debate, and I believe that the House of Lords, for all its faults over the years, provides a balance to an elected Chamber. …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 20 Oct 2026
House of Lords Reform

"Two? Okay. Plaid Cymru also has representatives. The Democratic Unionist party has six, but only five MPs. The thing is disproportionate. There should at least be representation of all political parties. Based on the votes at the last election, there certainly need to be a number of Reform UK Members …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 20 Oct 2026
House of Lords Reform

"Well, I did not stand on that manifesto. I joined Reform UK after that manifesto. I can tell the hon. Member now that that is not our policy today. We are not going to abolish the House of Lords. We are not going to engage in constitutional vandalism.

Throughout the …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 20 Oct 2026
House of Lords Reform

"I will in a moment. I go back to my original argument: we are getting this wrong. We will regret the day that we become just one of two elected Chambers. We will regret that day. It will create a rivalry between two sets of elected politicians, who will both …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 20 Oct 2026
House of Lords Reform

"The hon. Member will know that the way it works in the House of Lords is that it is based on party appointments. The Prime Minister will make nominations; so will the Leader of the Opposition; so will the leader of the Liberal Democrats; so will the leader of the …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 20 Oct 2026
House of Lords Reform

"Is the hon. Lady also calling for the disestablishment of the Church of England? Is she asking that the cross be taken off the Crown so that the Christian foundations of this country are no longer part of our constitutional arrangements?..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 20 Oct 2026
House of Lords Reform

"On that basis, would the hon. Lady abolish Royal Assent for Bills? Does she accept that our constitution is the King in Parliament—the King, the House of Lords and the House of Commons? Is she actually arguing for the abolition of the monarchy?..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 20 Oct 2026
House of Lords Reform

"On the question of appointments, does the hon. Gentleman agree that it is only right that the third largest party in this country should have some representation in the House of Lords today?..."
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Written Question
Night-time Economy
Tuesday 20th October 2026

Asked by: Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK - Romford)

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she has taken to support local authorities with supporting the night-life sector.

Answered by Jim McMahon - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

The Government recognises the important contribution that the night-time economy makes to local communities, employment and economic growth. We continue to engage closely with hospitality and other night-time economy businesses through regular sector engagement, including via the Hospitality Sector Council, to understand the opportunities and challenges facing the sector.

Last year, the Government published a National Licensing Policy Framework providing clearer national direction for licensing authorities. This is intended to support them to balance growth and investment in town and city centres - including the night-time economy - alongside the licensing objectives.

Written Question
Social Rented Housing: Older People
Tuesday 20th October 2026

Asked by: Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK - Romford)

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she has taken to support pensioners in social housing.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has supported pensioners already living in social housing primarily through regulatory reforms aimed at improving the safety and quality of social homes, including the introduction of a modernised Decent Homes Standard and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards.