Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 17 Jan 2022 Elections Bill
"A Government’s role should be to try to encourage more and more people into the democratic process. The introduction of photo ID cards, in my view, will do exactly the opposite. Can the Minister explain to the House how the introduction of photo ID cards will increase participation, particularly for …..." Ian Lavery - View Speech
"Will the right hon. Lady explain how what she has just said will encourage people from right across the political piece to participate in the democratic process?..." Ian Lavery - View Speech
"Does my hon. Friend agree that this Bill is not really about updating electoral law? It is about driving a bulldozer through the electoral processes of this country, demolishing our democracy, disenfranchising 6 million trade unionists, disenfranchising charities and vulnerable people, and moving them away from voting in this country, …..." Ian Lavery - View Speech
"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Miller. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Jarrow (Kate Osborne) on securing this timely debate. I will continue on the theme of the recent abuses committed by the Colombian police against protesters, which are absolutely appalling. Millions of …..." Ian Lavery - View Speech
"Cyprus is a fantastic country and I have been on delegations and holidays there, but the Turkish Government have continually ignored UN Security Council resolutions on peace. What additional pressure can the UK Government put on the Turkish Government to try to bring this dispute to an end that satisfies …..." Ian Lavery - View Speech
"I understand what the Minister said earlier about others in the Department having more expertise on Cyprus than he might have, but can he say what powers the UK Government have as a guarantor power of Cyprus?..." Ian Lavery - View Speech
"8. What representations he has made to the Colombian Government on the imprisonment of civil society activists and trade unionists in that country...." Ian Lavery - View Speech
"Huber Ballesteros, leader of the Patriotic March opposition movement in Colombia, has been in prison since August 2013. Amnesty International claims that the case is emblematic of those of thousands of human rights activists repeatedly intimidated over their work for social justice and support for marginalised groups. What extra pressure …..." Ian Lavery - View Speech
"T6. Earlier, the Minister welcomed the decision of FARC to have a unilateral ceasefire in Colombia. Will he therefore consider making a supportive statement requesting an immediate bilateral ceasefire in Colombia?..." Ian Lavery - View Speech
That this House has considered the detention of MV Seaman Guard Ohio crew in India.
At the beginning of my contribution, I want to place on record my sincere thanks to Lisa Dunn, the sister of Nick Dunn. She has worked assiduously on behalf of the …..." Ian Lavery - View Speech