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Division Votes
14 Jul 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Lord Turnberg voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 141 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 264 Noes - 158
13 Oct 2025 - Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Lord Turnberg voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 126 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 57 Noes - 134
13 Oct 2025 - Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Lord Turnberg voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 129 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 147 Noes - 189
14 Oct 2025 - Renters’ Rights Bill - View Vote Context Lord Turnberg voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 150 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 192 Noes - 239
14 Oct 2025 - Business of the House - View Vote Context Lord Turnberg voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 152 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 211 Noes - 261
30 Jun 2025 - UK-Mauritius Agreement on the Chagos Archipelago - View Vote Context Lord Turnberg voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 140 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 185 Noes - 205
1 Jul 2025 - Renters’ Rights Bill - View Vote Context Lord Turnberg voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 133 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 221 Noes - 196
3 Jul 2025 - Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2025 - View Vote Context Lord Turnberg voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 74 Labour No votes vs 3 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 16 Noes - 144

Speeches
Lord Turnberg speeches from: Middle East Lord Turnberg contributed 1 speech (119 words) Thursday 16th October 2025 - Lords Chamber Leader of the House
Lord Turnberg speeches from: Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2025 Lord Turnberg contributed 1 speech (147 words) Thursday 3rd July 2025 - Lords Chamber Home Office
Lord Turnberg speeches from: Care Workers: Foreign Worker Visas Lord Turnberg contributed 1 speech (50 words) Wednesday 18th June 2025 - Lords Chamber Department of Health and Social Care
Lord Turnberg speeches from: Conflict in the Middle East Lord Turnberg contributed 1 speech (157 words) Monday 16th June 2025 - Lords Chamber Leader of the House

Written Answers
Falun Gong: China Asked by: Lord Turnberg (Labour - Life peer) Tuesday 29th July 2025 Question to the Home Office: To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to protect Falun Gong practitioners from persecution in the United Kingdom. Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office) The Government is committed to promoting and protecting the right to freedom of religion or belief, this includes protecting the rights of Falun Gong Practitioners. We continually assess potential threats in the UK, and take protection of individuals’ rights, freedoms, and safety in the UK very seriously. Any attempt by any foreign state to intimidate, harass or harm individuals or communities in the UK will not be tolerated. Where individuals have concerns for their safety, they should report incidents or suspicious activity to the Police via 101, a local police station, or 999 in emergencies.
Visas: Scientists Asked by: Lord Turnberg (Labour - Life peer) Tuesday 29th July 2025 Question to the Home Office: To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have made of easing spousal visa restrictions for senior scientists wishing to immigrate to the UK. Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office) On 10 June the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) published their independent review of the financial requirements across the family routes. The report is now under review, and we will respond in due course.
Scientists: Migrant Workers Asked by: Lord Turnberg (Labour - Life peer) Tuesday 29th July 2025 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to encourage the immigration of scientists from other countries, including the United States, to the UK. Answered by Lord Vallance of Balham - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) The UK has a world-leading science base, supported by four universities in the global top 10 and outstanding research institutions, we are committed to attracting the best international talent. We have recently announced a new £54 million Global Talent Fund to attract top individuals – lead researchers and their teams – to the UK this financial year. This is just one part of over £115 million in funding dedicated to attracting top talent to the UK. The Government is also committed to a competitive visa system, including simplified access to the Global Talent visa and expanded fast-track routes. These measures aim to attract exceptional individuals to supercharge growth in the UK’s strategic industries.

Written Answers

Falun Gong: China
Asked by: Lord Turnberg (Labour - Life peer)
Tuesday 29th July 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to protect Falun Gong practitioners from persecution in the United Kingdom.

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office)

The Government is committed to promoting and protecting the right to freedom of religion or belief, this includes protecting the rights of Falun Gong Practitioners.

We continually assess potential threats in the UK, and take protection of individuals’ rights, freedoms, and safety in the UK very seriously. Any attempt by any foreign state to intimidate, harass or harm individuals or communities in the UK will not be tolerated.

Where individuals have concerns for their safety, they should report incidents or suspicious activity to the Police via 101, a local police station, or 999 in emergencies.

Visas: Scientists
Asked by: Lord Turnberg (Labour - Life peer)
Tuesday 29th July 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have made of easing spousal visa restrictions for senior scientists wishing to immigrate to the UK.

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office)

On 10 June the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) published their independent review of the financial requirements across the family routes. The report is now under review, and we will respond in due course.

Scientists: Migrant Workers
Asked by: Lord Turnberg (Labour - Life peer)
Tuesday 29th July 2025

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to encourage the immigration of scientists from other countries, including the United States, to the UK.

Answered by Lord Vallance of Balham - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

The UK has a world-leading science base, supported by four universities in the global top 10 and outstanding research institutions, we are committed to attracting the best international talent.

We have recently announced a new £54 million Global Talent Fund to attract top individuals – lead researchers and their teams – to the UK this financial year. This is just one part of over £115 million in funding dedicated to attracting top talent to the UK.

The Government is also committed to a competitive visa system, including simplified access to the Global Talent visa and expanded fast-track routes. These measures aim to attract exceptional individuals to supercharge growth in the UK’s strategic industries.

Lord Turnberg mentioned

Parliamentary Debates
Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2025 72 speeches (13,604 words) Thursday 3rd July 2025 - Lords Chamber Home Office Mentions: 1: Lord Hanson of Flint (Lab - Life peer) Harper, Lord Beamish, Lord Weir of Ballyholme, Lord Palmer of Childs Hill, Lord Austin of Dudley, Lord Turnberg - Link to Speech