Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 19 Mar 2026 Middle East
"My Lords, I thank the Minister for this Statement and applaud the Prime Minister and the Government for the way that they have responded to the crisis in the Middle East all the way through, both in relation to British people abroad and the entire international situation. I speak as …..." Lord Barber of Chittlehampton - View Speech
"My Lords, following a distinguished former Chancellor of the Exchequer and a brilliant speech from the noble Lord, St John of Bletso, I rise with some anxiety to make a speech on the economy. Nevertheless, I want to try to bring a note of optimism into our deliberations, because optimism …..." Lord Barber of Chittlehampton - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank my noble friend for her wisdom and the Statement that she has repeated. Among the many important questions that this conflict raises is the prospect of a two-state solution. In a Statement about the Middle East, it is important to look at all the core elements …..." Lord Barber of Chittlehampton - View Speech
"My Lords, I would like to thank the noble Baroness, Lady Featherstone, for introducing this important debate, and all the preceding speakers, many of whose speeches were absolutely brilliant. I particularly congratulate my noble friend on her wonderful maiden speech. She is a very hard act to follow.