“My Lords, let me start by saying how much I am looking forward to hearing the maiden speech of my noble and learned friend Lady Prentis of Banbury and, more with sadness, the valedictory speech of my noble friend Lord Boswell of Aynho.”
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Jimmy Lai · 2025-05-22 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, I start by expressing my full support for His Majesty’s Government and for the unequivocal stance that they have taken in standing with Ukraine against Russia’s brutal and illegal war. Three years ago, the world watched in horror as Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion.”
Ukraine · 2025-02-25 · Read on Hansard ↗
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Ukraine: Humanitarian Assistance · 2024-12-12 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, it is a particular pleasure to follow on from an excellent and powerful contribution from the noble Lord. This has been an extremely sobering debate, with some excellent contributions.”
Sudan · 2024-09-13 · Read on Hansard ↗
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