"My Lords, what we have seen reported in the media is shocking—diphtheria, scabies and horrific conditions at the site. The Government have been in power for 12 years and we have had about seven Home Secretaries. What is going to happen next? It is not as though this is a …..." Lord Kennedy of Southwark - View Speech
"My Lords, was any consideration given by the Government to the public perception of awarding such a vital contract to a company with such a shocking record? Can the Minister confirm clearly whether Fujitsu was the only company that actually bid for this contract? If that is the case, how …..." Lord Kennedy of Southwark - View Speech
"My Lords, I sat here listening to the Statement that was read out by the noble Baroness. I know they are not her words, but I found some of the comments about the Mayor of London quite offensive. I could not believe it when my noble friend then said that …..." Lord Kennedy of Southwark - View Speech
"My Lords, this is my first contribution on this Bill in your Lordships’ House. It is nice to be back.
I am pleased to join my noble friends replying to the debate by setting out the position of the Opposition on the new clauses before us. First, I want to …..." Lord Kennedy of Southwark - View Speech
"Yes, absolutely. Are we really suggesting that? Lock-ons are not new, but what is the basis being used here for dealing with these protesters? Is it only, for example, about taking attachments such as glue or locks? I think I have a padlock sitting on my desk in the office; …..." Lord Kennedy of Southwark - View Speech
"Before the noble Baroness sits down, I want to be absolutely clear about something. I am sure that the answer must be yes, but it would be good to hear it from her, as this is my first time speaking from the Dispatch Box on this Bill. On these SDPOs, …..." Lord Kennedy of Southwark - View Speech
"I want confirmation that the Government intend to bring orders in which would be imposed on totally innocent people who have committed no crime...." Lord Kennedy of Southwark - View Speech
"My Lords, I join the noble Baroness in paying tribute to James Brokenshire. I had the privilege of meeting him a couple of times and he truly was a lovely man. Public duty was always at the heart of everything he did. We pass our condolences on to his wife …..." Lord Kennedy of Southwark - View Speech
"My Lords, following up on a point raised by my noble friend Lady Gale, what should women and girls who are harassed in broad daylight do in the absence of a specific sexual harassment law?..." Lord Kennedy of Southwark - View Speech