D-Day 75 years on 5th June 2019 On 4 June, the Lords held a debate to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day. In his contribution, Alistair Lexden spoke principally about Churchill’s role. Follow... Speeches
40th anniversary of Mrs Thatcher's first election victory 20th May 2019 Alistair Lexden was asked to give a short address at a reception in the House of Lords on 20 May to mark the 40th anniversary of the start of Mrs Thatcher’s... Speeches
Our democratic police watchdogs seven years on 30th April 2019 Britain’s Police and Crime Commissioners, forty in number, were elected for the first time on pitifully small turn-outs in 2012. Surveys show that nearly half... Speeches
Barbaric Brunei 12th April 2019 Widespread outrage has been expressed about the Brunei government’s introduction of Sharia law, under which homosexuals can be stoned to death. On 11 April... Speeches
Justice for sibling couples - continuing the campaign in Parliament 12th April 2019 Having raised the key areas of discrimination suffered by cohabiting sibling couples in an oral question in the Lords on 21 March ( see below), Alistair Lexden... Speeches
Northern Ireland - yet more talks 10th April 2019 On 10 April, the Lords approved regulations which provide another five months for discussions on the restoration of devolved government in Northern Ireland. Two... Speeches
Justice for sibling couples - a response from the Government 25th March 2019 Continuing his campaign to secure justice for sibling couples by means of an oral question in the Lords on 21 March , Alistair Lexden asked the government... Speeches
Another stage in the 'Justice for siblings couples' campaign 18th March 2019 On 15 March, Alistair Lexden returned to his campaign on behalf of sibling couples who have made their lives together in jointly owned property. The Second... Speeches
Airey Neave's Northern Ireland plan forty years ago 13th March 2019 On 12 March, the Lords discussed two important Northern Ireland Bills under highly unsatisfactory fast-track procedures, which Alistair Lexden criticised... Speeches