Public Trust in National Politics

Debate between Lord Pack and Lord Kennedy of Southwark
Thursday 29th January 2026

(5 days, 6 hours ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Pack Portrait Lord Pack (LD)
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My Lords—

Lord Kennedy of Southwark Portrait Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Lab Co-op)
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My Lords, let us have the Lib Dem Benches.

Lord Pack Portrait Lord Pack (LD)
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My Lords, is not a key element of trust in politics that elections are run fairly and independently? Therefore, I hope that the Minister might commit to restoring the full independence of the Electoral Commission and repealing the power for a Government of any political persuasion to set the policy and strategic direction for the commission. Is not an independent regulator a far more trustworthy regulator?

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