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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 08 Dec 2025
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

"My Lords, my contribution today addresses one ingredient in the Bill that is easily overlooked but which could prove of immense significance in achieving the quantity and quality of new homes the nation needs. I am referring to the measures in Part 2 that will facilitate strategic authorities—mayors and combined …..."
Lord Best - View Speech

View all Lord Best (XB - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Division Vote (Lords)
24 Nov 2025 - Planning and Infrastructure Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Best (XB) voted No and in line with the House
One of 5 Crossbench No votes vs 12 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 81 Noes - 132
Division Vote (Lords)
24 Nov 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Best (XB) voted No and in line with the House
One of 32 Crossbench No votes vs 5 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 200 Noes - 244
Division Vote (Lords)
17 Nov 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Best (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 20 Crossbench Aye votes vs 7 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 298 Noes - 157
Division Vote (Lords)
17 Nov 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Best (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 26 Crossbench Aye votes vs 2 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 302 Noes - 135
Division Vote (Lords)
17 Nov 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Best (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 33 Crossbench Aye votes vs 6 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 309 Noes - 150
Division Vote (Lords)
11 Nov 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Best (XB) voted Aye and against the House
One of 12 Crossbench Aye votes vs 10 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 68 Noes - 169
Division Vote (Lords)
11 Nov 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Best (XB) voted No and in line with the House
One of 22 Crossbench No votes vs 4 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 201 Noes - 238
Division Vote (Lords)
11 Nov 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Best (XB) voted No and in line with the House
One of 19 Crossbench No votes vs 5 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 207 Noes - 240
Division Vote (Lords)
11 Nov 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Best (XB) voted Aye and against the House
One of 8 Crossbench Aye votes vs 11 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 66 Noes - 175