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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 19 May 2026
VAT Relief: Business Donations

"My Lords, the banks have opened hubs in some very poor communities. Would it be a good idea for the supermarkets to do the same and put food hubs in decent locations in some of these areas where people find it difficult to get good food?..."
Lord Watts - View Speech

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 28 Apr 2026
Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025

"My Lords, Direct Action is taking action in the City of London to vandalise buildings and intimidate staff. Have the Government any plans to address this problem, which is costing millions of pounds in the City of London?..."
Lord Watts - View Speech

View all Lord Watts (Lab - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025

Division Vote (Lords)
28 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Watts (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 160 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 91 Noes - 181
Division Vote (Lords)
27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Watts (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 136 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 199 Noes - 144
Division Vote (Lords)
27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Watts (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 139 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 210 Noes - 145
Division Vote (Lords)
27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Watts (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 139 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 217 Noes - 145
Division Vote (Lords)
27 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - 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 5 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 165
Division Vote (Lords)
27 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Watts (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 125 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 197 Noes - 129
Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 27 Apr 2026
Online Challenger Banks

"My Lords, this year has seen a massive increase in offshore unregulated betting. Are these challenger banks following the same procedures and checks as the normal high street banks?..."
Lord Watts - View Speech

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Division Vote (Lords)
23 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Watts (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 128 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 152 Noes - 207