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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 18 Sep 2025
Gaza: UN Commission of Inquiry Report

"My Lords—..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 18 Sep 2025
Gaza: UN Commission of Inquiry Report

"My Lords, I respectfully say to the Minister that the noble Baroness, Lady Helic, and I have read that letter in full. The Minister refers to preventable famine in Gaza. Starvation as an act of war is expressly prohibited by the additional protocols to the Geneva conventions. As the Minister …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 17 Sep 2025
Israel: Royal College of Defence Studies

"My Lords, there is a case for overseas military students to be exposed to British military training on the protection of civilians in military doctrine. But will the Minister agree with me, in supporting the Government, that the real challenge is the political leadership, not only of the IDF but …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 12 Sep 2025
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

"My Lords, the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of London said this morning that to change the law is to change society. The reality is that society has already changed, and it wants us to change the law. When the House of Commons passed the Bill, the Daily Express newspaper …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 11 Sep 2025
Qatar: Israeli Strike

"Could the Minister confirm whether there were British nationals within the vicinity of the strikes? What advice is being provided to British nationals in that part of Doha and indeed in Qatar overall?

The Minister must be aware that this has been a deliberate attempt to both undermine and end …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 02 Sep 2025
Friendly Wifi Certification

"My Lords, I will take the noble Lord’s lead in asking a serious question. Having a fast and reliable wifi service in Parliament is vital for us to carry out our parliamentary duties but also for visitors in particular to have a safe and productive experience when they visit Parliament. …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 01 Sep 2025
Middle East

"My Lords, I too thank the Minister for repeating the Statement. Since this is my first occasion to speak in the Chamber since my predecessor, my noble friend Lord Newby, retired as leader of our group, I put on record my appreciation to him and express how much all of …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 18 Jul 2025
Strategic Defence Review 2025

"My Lords, today is a very welcome opportunity to consider the defence review. But I am sure that, as the debate develops, it will also cover the wider aspects, including the China audit, soft power and development policies. They all need to be integrated, as they all have a part …..."
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Speech in Grand Committee - Thu 17 Jul 2025
India and Pakistan: Peace Representations

"My Lords, I commend my noble friend Lord Hussain on securing this short but significant debate. I have been struck by the expertise and knowledge of all those who have contributed so far; I most certainly will not be able to do the debate justice in the few moments I …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 17 Jul 2025
Sudan

"My Lords, I declare my interest in my continuing active involvement with the Sumoud civilian network, which is seeking an end to the war and a future civilian Government of Sudan. I too commend the work of the diaspora community here in the UK, including groups such as Humanitarian Action …..."
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