Improve Northern Ireland air services to strengthen the union 14th March 2023 That was the theme of comments made by Alistair Lexden in the Lords on 13 March. He said: “ Does not a strong Union require good, efficient and reliable air... Speeches
Northern Ireland: reversing Johnson's betrayal 28th February 2023 On 27 February, the Lords debated and passed legislation to defer elections in Northern Ireland that are now due since there is no immediate prospect of... Speeches
Is the Home Office powerless in the face of police misconduct? 23rd February 2023 On 23 February, in a debate in the Lords on police and crime panels—bodies created in 2012 to scrutinise the work of police and crime commissioners—Alistair... Speeches
Veale: The Home Office's failure 7th February 2023 In the Lords on 6 February, Alistair Lexden continued his campaign to bring Mike Veale, the discredited police chief, to book. Since his vendetta against Sir... Speeches
Clean up the Met 2nd February 2023 There is no prospect of an early end to the scandals that have damaged public confidence in the Metropolitan Police so badly. The impressive new Commissioner... Recent NewsSpeeches
Veale: the Home Office's failure 26th January 2023 Alistair Lexden has repeatedly called on the Home Office to bring an end to a long-running scandal, which has enabled Mike Veale, a former police chief accused... Speeches
Bringing state and independent schools together 17th January 2023 Keir Starmer recently launched an attack on independent schools with his plans to put VAT on fees and other changes. What he ought to be doing is encouraging... ArticlesSpeeches
Veale: a disgraced policeman to oversee a police force 22nd December 2022 Outrage has been expressed on several occasions this year in the Lords about Mike Veale, who conducted a biased investigation of child sex allegations against... Speeches
The Conservative Party and Northern Ireland 6th December 2022 On 5 December, the Lords debated and passed emergency legislation to postpone further elections to the Northern Ireland Assembly because of the continuing... Speeches