To match an exact phrase, use quotation marks around the search term. eg. "Parliamentary Estate". Use "OR" or "AND" as link words to form more complex queries.

Keep yourself up-to-date with the latest developments by exploring our subscription options to receive notifications direct to your inbox

Speech in Grand Committee - Wed 11 Feb 2026
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

"I am putting the proposition that Clause 59 and Schedule 27 should not stand part of the Bill. I was very grateful to my noble friend and her colleagues last September for the modest amendments they moved to what was then Clause 57 in the Commons —Amendments 152 and 153. …..."
Lord Blunkett - View Speech

View all Lord Blunkett (Lab - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Speech in Grand Committee - Wed 11 Feb 2026
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

"I thank my noble friend for that response. I shall of course not press my amendment at this stage. I cannot promise the Liberal Democrats what I shall do when we reach Report, not least since—as I said in a meeting a couple of days ago—I am a critical friend …..."
Lord Blunkett - View Speech

View all Lord Blunkett (Lab - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Division Vote (Lords)
10 Feb 2026 - Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Blunkett (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 173 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 186 Noes - 251
Written Question
Property Management Companies: Fees and Charges
Tuesday 10th February 2026

Asked by: Lord Blunkett (Labour - Life peer)

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask His Majesty's Government when they intend to lay the secondary legislation required to bring into force the provisions of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 which create statutory rights for freeholders on managed estates to challenge the reasonableness and recoverability of estate management charges; and what timetable they have set for the commencement of those provisions.

Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

I refer the Noble Lord to the Written Ministerial Statement HLWS1207 on 18 December 2025

Written Question
Prisoners' Release: Reoffenders
Monday 9th February 2026

Asked by: Lord Blunkett (Labour - Life peer)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask His Majesty's Government how many people serving an imprisonment for public protection sentence were in prison on recall as of 1 December 2025 following a breach of licence conditions where no further criminal charge was brought; and how many of those people have been continuously in custody since their most recent recall for (1) fewer than 12 months, (2) 1–2 years, (3) 2–3 years, (4) 3–4 years, (5) 4–5 years, (6) 5–6 years, (7) 6–7 years, (8) 7–8 years, (9) 8–9 years, (10) 9–10 years, and (11) more than 11 years.

Answered by Lord Timpson - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice)

The information requested could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.

Division Vote (Lords)
4 Feb 2026 - Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025 - View Vote Context
Lord Blunkett (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 165 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 62 Noes - 295
Written Question
Health Services
Wednesday 4th February 2026

Asked by: Lord Blunkett (Labour - Life peer)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask His Majesty's Government what is their definition of "complex needs" in the 10 Year Health Plan for England's target for 95 per cent of people with complex needs to have an agreed care plan by 2027.

Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

Our 10-Year Health Plan will ensure that people with complex needs are supported to be active participants in their own care. As part of this, 95% of people with complex needs or long-term conditions will have an agreed personalised care plan by 2027.

Work is currently underway to determine the definition of “complex needs” in the context of this target and how care plans will be delivered.

Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 03 Feb 2026
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

"My Lords, I apologise to the House and to the noble and right reverend Lord, Lord Harries, for not being here at the beginning of this group. I have a member of staff who lives a normal life, and I quite rightly agreed that she should go home. As a …..."
Lord Blunkett - View Speech

View all Lord Blunkett (Lab - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Division Vote (Lords)
3 Feb 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Blunkett (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 125 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 176 Noes - 132
Division Vote (Lords)
3 Feb 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Blunkett (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 166 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 295 Noes - 180