Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 18 Jun 2026 Child Poverty
"My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lady Lister for securing this important debate; she has spent decades making poverty visible when others preferred not to look. I declare my interest as executive director of Impact on Urban Health, a health equity funder. We fund organisations that work with children, …..." Lord Babudu - View Speech
"My Lords, it is a pleasure to speak at the Second Reading of the Social Housing Bill and to follow the noble Lord, Lord Lansley. Even if we may not agree on everything, there was much in his remarks that I agree with.
"My Lords, health is wealth. The last parliamentary Session saw laws enacted that protect some of the most vulnerable in society and give them more opportunities to do well in life: removing the two-child limit, abolishing no-fault evictions and raising pay for the nearly 3 million workers on minimum wage. …..." Lord Babudu - View Speech
"My Lords, can my noble friend the Minister say how the Government will achieve their shift from treating sickness to maximising prevention, as outlined in their 10-year plan, and particularly how they will shift resources, reporting and other necessary things?..." Lord Babudu - View Speech
"My Lords, I look forward to hearing the remaining maiden speech, from my fellow newcomer and noble friend Lord Walker of Broxton. I congratulate the noble Baronesses who have delivered excellent maiden speeches already. Before I get to the substance of my contribution, I declare an interest as the executive …..." Lord Babudu - View Speech
"My Lords, I am grateful to be able to speak in this important debate, which goes to the heart of who we are as a society. As it is my first time addressing your Lordships’ House, let me start by thanking the wonderful staff throughout this place: the doorkeepers, the …..." Lord Babudu - View Speech