“…I am not sure that is a description my family and friends would recognise—but different strokes for different folks. I appreciate that the intention of this amendment is to strengthen the provisions in the Bill on ethical codes by trying to prevent public authorities adopting codes which may risk being watered down.”
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What they’ve said
“…They are not good for mental health and, crucially, as the noble Lord, Lord Farmer, said, the family ties that are at the heart of preventing further offending. Where offenders can be punished and managed safely in the community—I do not apologise for the use of the word “punishment”—we should use that opportunity to b…”
Prison and Probation Service · 2026-09-17 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…The Post Office Horizon scandal, infected blood, Grenfell and, most recently, the shocking Nottingham maternity scandal all involved a lack of candour and efforts to conceal the truth. In some cases, attempts were even made to create false narratives against the victims.”
Public Office (Accountability) Bill · 2026-09-01 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, I join with others in congratulating the two new Peers on their maiden speeches. It is with great pleasure that I welcome my noble friend Lady Hyde of Bemerton to her place in your Lordships’ House and congratulate her on a really inspiring and wonderful maiden speech.”
UK Development Partnership Assistance · 2026-01-29 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I do not think I have anything to add. There is a long history of the use of the term “donor” to characterise providers of overseas aid, but we are not debating that now, if the noble Lord will forgive me. I do not really recognise the characterisation he is putting forward.”
UK Development Partnership Assistance · 2026-01-29 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…The Chief Whip would have a heart attack, and I understand that he has plans for the weekend. It would also bring my late-blooming political career to an abrupt end.”
Licensing Hours Extensions Bill · 2026-01-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
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