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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 24 Jul 2025
Young Futures Hubs

"My Lords, it is important that the Young Futures hubs are developed in such a way that they respond to the distinct challenges in different local contexts. How do the Government intend to work with and consult young people from different regions of the UK to help shape and develop …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 22 Jul 2025
Universal Credit Bill

"My Lords, I begin by offering my congratulations to the noble Baroness, Lady Shawcross-Wolfson; I look forward to her maiden speech, and acknowledge the valedictory speech of the noble Baroness, Lady Bryan. I also thank Ministers for listening to concerns about the Bill when it was initially brought forward.

A …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 21 Jul 2025
Artificial Intelligence: Legislation

"My Lords, I am very pleased that Blyth in north-east England has been chosen as the site of a new AI data centre. This represents good investment in training and skills and in transport infrastructure. However, data centres have a lot of impact on the environment and local communities, particularly …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 22 May 2025
Social Mobility: Sutton Trust Opportunity Index

"I thank the Minister for her Answer. The opportunity index shines a light on the great disparity of prospective outcomes for children and young people in London and the south-east compared with those in the north-east, particularly Newcastle. What consideration have the Government given to reforming the national funding formula …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 22 May 2025
Social Mobility: Sutton Trust Opportunity Index

"To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the Sutton Trust’s Opportunity Index and what steps they are taking to increase opportunities for social mobility across the country...."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 13 May 2025
Employment Rights Bill

"My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Palmer of Childs Hill, for tabling Amendments 78 and 79, to which I have added my name in support. My comments will be brief. I add my voice to those of other noble Lords in the Chamber in appreciation of the debates …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 27 Mar 2025
Employment Rights Bill

"My Lords, I am glad to speak in this Second Reading. I look forward to the maiden speeches and welcome new Members to your Lordships’ House.

Some years ago, I undertook research on the apostle Paul and work. Paul was never one to shy away from hard work and spoke …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 13 Feb 2025
Bank Closures: Impact on Rural Communities

"My Lords, I thank all noble Lords who are taking part in this short debate and look forward to listening to each of the contributions that they will bring. While this debate has its focus on diverse rural communities, I know that the issue before us is not solely rural.

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 13 Feb 2025
Bank Closures: Impact on Rural Communities

"To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the number of bank closures in the past decade and the impact on people in rural communities...."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 12 Dec 2024
Small Farms and Family Businesses

"My Lords, I begin by paying tribute to the noble Baroness, Lady Cumberlege. I commend her speech and her lifetime of bold interventions.

Stretching from the Scottish borders to the River Tyne, my diocese is largely made up of farming communities. For many, farming is about much more than making …..."

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