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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 12 Feb 2020
Algorithms: Public Sector Decision-making

"I see there is a consensus there, and I am grateful.

I am pleased that all seven local authorities in the West Midlands Combined Authority have appointed a digital champion and co-ordinator, but in other areas evidence is emerging that some of the systems used by councils are unreliable. This …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 07 Mar 2019
International Women’s Day

"My Lords, I too thank the Minister for bringing this important debate before us and for her opening remarks. It was Rosa Parks who said that,

“knowing what must be done does away with fear”,

and her quiet determination not to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 14 Dec 2018
Reconciliation: Role of British Foreign, Defence and International Development Policy

"My Lords, I, too, thank the most reverend Primate for securing this timely debate. There was much need for reconciliation after the First World War and Second World War. My Jamaican father fought for Britain in the Eighth Army, against the Germans, yet when he came to England in September …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 23 Jul 2018
Brexit: Preparations and Negotiations

"My Lords, the famous British group, the Beatles, had worldwide success with the song “Don’t Let Me Down”. I am confident that the Government will not let Britain down as we leave the European Union. “We Can Work It Out” was another huge hit for the Beatles; I believe that …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 31 Jan 2018
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill

"My Lords, on this very day, 31 January, in 1606, Guy Fawkes was executed following the failed Gunpowder Plot—but it is vital that this Bill does not also expire. The Bill must be passed into law to allow Her Majesty’s Government to implement the will of the people in the …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 18 Jan 2018
United States: Foreign Policy

"My Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Ashdown, for securing this important debate today. I also congratulate the noble and gallant Lord, Lord Houghton, on an excellent maiden speech. When I was chancellor of Bournemouth University, I had the pleasure of conferring on the noble Lord, Lord Ashdown, …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 16 Jan 2018
Brexit: Deal or No Deal (European Union Committee Report)

"My Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Jay, for securing this important debate, and the noble Lord, Lord Whitty, for introducing it. My thanks go also to the European Union Committee for producing such a comprehensive report.

On 6 April last year we considered Brexit and the EU …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 08 Dec 2017
Education and Society

"My Lords, I, too, thank the most reverend Primate for this timely debate. It was Aristotle who said:

“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all”.


Education should be about understanding, not just memory. The whole-person view of education is clear from the Bible. Christ …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 27 Nov 2017
Exports: Africa and the Commonwealth

"My Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Popat, for securing this timely debate. I warmly welcome the Minister to her post and I am confident that the House will benefit greatly from her skills.

In 1974 a choir of schoolchildren sang a song called “Join Together” at the …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 02 Nov 2017
Commonwealth Summit 2018

"My Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Chidgey, for securing this timely debate. I am also delighted to follow the noble Lord, Lord McNally, who made such powerful points.

It was Henry Ford who said:

“Don't just find fault, find a remedy”.


We have all attended conferences …..."

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