Lord Lexden condemns secret deal between the Northern Ireland Office and Sinn Finn 4th March 2014 During a debate on March 4, Alistair Lexden denounced the scheme and called on the government to explain why it had retained it for over two years. Recent News
Lord Lexden checks up on the progress of Royal change 26th February 2014 Under legislation passed last year—but yet to be implemented—male primogeniture has been abolished as regards succession to the Crown. Recent News
Lord Lexden continues his campaign to extend the new libel law to Northern Ireland 25th February 2014 A strong line-up of speakers supported Alistair Lexden’s renewed call for action in a speech on February 25 when he brought the issue back to the Lords, re... Recent News
Lord Lexden visits Barking Abbey School 14th February 2014 This successful comprehensive with high academic standards reflects the diverse ethnic and cultural character of its local community. Recent News
Lord Lexden and his Constitution Committee colleagues publish report on coalition government 12th February 2014 The report by the Lords Committee on the Constitution, published on February 12 and based on a detailed, wide-ranging inquiry, discusses the constitutional... Recent News
Lord Lexden asks for a check on the Treasury’s Archives 7th February 2014 A short constitutional affairs debate took place in the Lords Grand Committee on February 6. Alistair Lexden referred to incomplete information provided by the... Recent News
Lord Lexden moves amendment to Northern Ireland legislation 3rd February 2014 On February 3 the Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill was scrutinised in detail during its Lords Committee stage. Alistair Lexden moved a probing... Recent News
Lord Lexden applauds partnership between independent and state schools 20th January 2014 A Partnerships Forum, supported by the Department for Education, was established in 2002 to help stimulate joint activity. The Forum held a major conference in... Recent News
Lord Lexden seeks a central role for independent schools in increasing social mobility 16th January 2014 Many more less well-off families could secure places in independent schools if the money which provides places for them in the maintained sector could be used... Recent News