Lord Purvis of Tweed

House of Lords

Liberal Democrat

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Ranks 526th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 41%. 17 contributions since 2024-07-25.

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“My Lords, in the skies above El Obeid as we speak are reconnaissance drones identifying women civilians as potential targets. There is the technology to ensure that there are no-drone zones to prevent humanitarian atrocities. This is authorised under a United Nations Security Council resolution.”
Sudan: Operational Restrictions on Humanitarian Actors · 2026-07-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, in March, the Commons International Development Committee reported on its inquiry into women, peace and security. It said that “our report finds that the Government has failed to deliver on policy commitments relating to the inclusion of women, girls and marginalised groups in meaningful participation and con…”
Women’s Representation in Peace Processes · 2026-06-30 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…ed today, there will be some areas on which we agree, such as parts of the policing changes, NHS structures and SEND, and elements on which we have previously called for action, such as water reform, leasehold reform and the Hillsborough law, which for all of us here is very much unfinished business from previous Sessi…”
King’s Speech · 2026-05-13 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, it is a particular pleasure to immediately follow my noble friend and to agree with his compelling arguments for UK-Africa relations. I also agree with his remarks regarding optimism. I am a Scottish liberal, and therefore when you have exhausted pessimism, there is only optimism left.”