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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 18 Nov 2025
Election Law

"My Lords, the Representation of the People Acts sought to create a level playing field for constituency campaigning, but they no longer do so as a result of the legislation of 2000, which brought in national party limits. These limits were suddenly increased by 80% just before the last general …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 18 Nov 2022
Ballot Secrecy Bill [HL]

"My Lords, I spoke from these Benches in support of the principles of this Bill last July, and I do so again. Once again, I pay tribute to the great tenacity of the noble Lord, Lord Hayward, in pursuing this serious and important matter.

Like him, I would like to …..."

Lord Rennard - View Speech

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 13 Jul 2020
Business and Planning Bill

"My Lords, the principle of providing pavement licences is welcome, and I believe that this amendment will help to encourage more businesses in the hospitality sector to open. It has been put forward superbly by my noble friend Lady Northover and other noble Lords.

Over the weekend, I was able …..."

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