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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 01 Sep 2026
United Kingdom: Business Competitiveness

"My Lords, is it not the case that these tax increases are required only because the last Government left us with a ÂŁ22 billion deficit and hollowed out public services with their policies over many years? Is it not about time they apologise rather than criticise?..."
Lord Watts - View Speech

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Division Vote (Lords)
22 Jul 2026 - Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Decisions and Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 - View Vote Context
Lord Watts (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 68 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 64 Noes - 95
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21 Jul 2026 - Business of the House - View Vote Context
Lord Watts (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 150 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 234
Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 20 Jul 2026
Strait of Hormuz: Merchant Shipping

"My Lords, is it not the case that we need to be realistic that the greatest military power in the world cannot put enough arms in that area to resolve the present conflict and the only way this is going to be resolved is by discussion and debate? Does the …..."
Lord Watts - View Speech

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20 Jul 2026 - Social Housing Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Watts (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 137 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 232 Noes - 146
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20 Jul 2026 - Social Housing Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Watts (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 134 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 162 Noes - 220
Division Vote (Lords)
20 Jul 2026 - Social Housing Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Watts (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 113 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 38 Noes - 133
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15 Jul 2026 - Sporting Events Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Watts (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 153 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 212 Noes - 171
Division Vote (Lords)
15 Jul 2026 - Sporting Events Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Watts (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 141 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 129 Noes - 188
Division Vote (Lords)
15 Jul 2026 - Sporting Events Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Watts (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 142 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 57 Noes - 154