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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 23 Jul 2025
Asylum Hotels: Migrant Criminal Activity

"My Lords, the situation in Epping is already being woefully managed. The police have admitted escorting pro-migrant demonstrators to an asylum hotel, having previously denied having done so, and we know that there have been concerning incidents of violent behaviour. Further and larger protests are expected this weekend, and they …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 23 Jul 2025
Palestine Action Protests: Arrests

"The recent review conducted by the noble Lord, Lord Mann, and Dame Penny Mordaunt reported an onslaught of antisemitism since the 7 October Hamas-led attack on Israel—a conclusion reached after a review of evidence from a range of institutions, including the NHS and the police. The noble Lord, Lord Mann, …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 22 Jul 2025
Illegal Migration: Pull Factors

"My Lords, some 22,000 people have used small boat crossings to illegally breach our borders so far this year, which is some 57% up on the same period last year. The situation is quite obviously out of control and the pull factors are overwhelming any deterrent effect that the Government …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 17 Jul 2025
UK-France Migration: Co-operation

"My Lords, illegal migration is one of the most challenging issues we face today. More than 21,000 people have used small boat crossings to illegally breach our borders this year so far. That number is up 56% from the same period last year. Some 78% of people polled by YouGov …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 10 Jul 2025
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

"My Lords, I knew it would be only a matter of time before the debate turned to the European Union. However, I offer some support on this amendment, which seeks to introduce an annual reporting requirement on co-operation between UK law enforcement agencies and Europol. I do so not out …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 10 Jul 2025
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

"Those figures are extremely impressive—thank goodness for that—but can the Minister explain why over 21,000 people are arriving in the UK on boats?..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 10 Jul 2025
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

"My Lords, I thank my noble friend for tabling these amendments relating to the provision of biometric information by those seeking entry into the United Kingdom. I am grateful to my noble friends Lord Harper and Lord Jackson for that interesting duel, which contributed greatly to this debate.

Amendment 102 …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 10 Jul 2025
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

"My Lords, I rise to oppose the question that Clause 37 stand part of the Bill. The Government’s proposal to repeal the safety of Rwanda Act goes to the heart of our differences in this debate. The previous Government introduced a substantive deterrent: people whom the United Kingdom had identified …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 10 Jul 2025
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

"I thank all the noble Lords who have taken part in this very interesting debate. It has been a microcosm of the numerous debates in your Lordships’ House over the last few years. I was momentarily flattered by being afforded the word “gallant” by the noble Lord, Lord Kerr of …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 10 Jul 2025
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

"My Lords, Amendments 102A, 115A, 115B, 115C, 115D, and 115E, in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Jones, seek to repeal Section 12 of the Illegal Migration Act 2023. This section sets out that “relevant persons” may be detained for as long as the Secretary of State deems “reasonably …..."
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