Continuing deadlock in Northern Ireland 22nd February 2018 Another round of talks about the resumption of devolved government in Northern Ireland collapsed on 14 February. A few days later a document, setting out the... Speeches
The Suffragists' victory 7th February 2018 On 5 February, the Lords held an important debate to mark the centenary of the Representation of the People Act 1918 which gave the vote to a limited number of... Speeches
Boarding schools - a lifeline for children without family homes 19th December 2017 All the statistics show that children in care trail behind other pupils in academic and other qualifications for the world of work. Some, but by no means all... Speeches
If cats and dogs could vote 8th December 2017 On 7 December, the Lords debated the natural environment and animal welfare. Alistair Lexden spoke about domestic pets. What, he asked, would they want to see... Speeches
Devolution and Whitehall 21st November 2017 Very sketchy and inadequate arrangements have been made to keep the three devolved governments in close touch with the UK government. Formal meetings are rare... Speeches
"Phantoms of hope" for devolution in Northern Ireland 15th November 2017 On 14 November, the Lords passed the Northern Ireland Budget Bill, an emergency measure to provide funds for public services in the Province. The Bill was made... Speeches
Seeking justice for IRA victims 30th October 2017 On October 27, the Lords gave a Second Reading to a Private Member’s Bill introduced by Lord (Reg) Empey, former leader of the Ulster Unionist Party. The Bill... Speeches
Passchendaele Centenary 20th October 2017 The Battle of Passchendaele began on 31 July 1917, and ended three and a half months later on 10 November. It is widely regarded as the most horrific battle in... Speeches
The United Kingdom in an era of devolution 10th October 2017 The devolution of extensive powers from Westminster to devolved bodies in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland has profound constitutional implications. They... Speeches