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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 29 Nov 2022
Humanist Marriages

"My Lords, I declare an interest as a Methodist minister nearing 50 years since I was ordained and someone who enjoys the fellowship of humanist celebrants in funeral services in crematoria across the city. I declare to the Minister my total bewilderment at the nature of this discussion. It would …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Sat 10 Sep 2022
Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

"My Lords, it is a privilege to take part in this debate. We all know the troubles that the late Queen lived through. I have a list of them but, in obedience to the Chief Whip, I will jump straight to my conclusion for the sake of brevity. She navigated …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Sat 10 Sep 2022
Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

"I feel there is a consensus:

“We have an anchor that keeps the soul


Steadfast and sure while the billows roll,

Fastened to the Rock which cannot move,

Grounded firm and deep in the Savior’s love.”—[Applause.]

I paused precisely for that.

It is not difficult to pluck …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 08 Feb 2021
Domestic Abuse Bill

"I rise to speak to Amendment 160 while offering my sympathy and support for the other two amendments in this group. I reflect on the words of the noble Lord, Lord Cormack, who said that this is a landmark Bill and needs to be as near perfection as we can …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 18 Nov 2015
European Union Referendum Bill

"Will the noble Lord give way?..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 18 Nov 2015
European Union Referendum Bill

"My Lords, I am very happy to have waited that moment—more than one moment—to ask about the noble Lord’s use of the word “piecemeal”. I find it very ironic, coming from the Benches opposite and from a Government who have consistently refused attempts to get a constitutional convention together to …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 23 Nov 2011
Public Bodies Bill [HL]

"My Lords, it is a great privilege to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Finlay of Llandaff, in this matter. I have only two points of divergence from what she has said, and they will be of a rather different character. I emphasise the noble Baroness’s praise for the efforts of …..."
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