Britain is not as prepared as it needs to be. In an era the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy describes as one of “radical uncertainty”, the threats we face are multiplying and our approach to resilience has not kept pace.
**A BILL TO require large companies to appoint a named director responsible for compliance with statutory waste duty of care obligations; to make such companies financially responsible for the clean-up and clearance of waste they have generated or controlled where that waste
The first Bill mentioned in the King’s Speech, underlying its importance to the Government, was the European Partnership Bill. Although at the time of writing it still has not been published, its contents have been trailed in the press since the beginning
Every time I get off the train at Poole after spending a week in Westminster; the smell of the sea is what reminds me of how lucky I am to live in such a beautiful place. The world’s second largest harbour, some
I am in no way opposed to lobbying. As a former lobbyist, how could I be? Indeed, I find it particularly helpful in the Lords. MPs, in touch with their constituencies, hear directly from firms, the community, and other interested bodies about
**The City of London Corporation wields real influence over UK politics while standing outside much of the scrutiny and democratic controls that other public bodies are subject to. Green Party peer Natalie Bennett argues that the question of its future can no
On the 28th of April 2025 I lead my third ever debate on behalf of the Petitions Committee, on the use of dogs in scientific and regulatory procedures. Nearly exactly one year later, on the 27th of April 2026, I lead my
When the Government brought forward legislation last year to implement a deal struck with Mauritius over the future of the British Indian Ocean Territory, more commonly known as the Chagos Islands, it was met, perhaps unsurprisingly, by a torrent of criticism and
Almost 200 years ago, William Carr Fenton founded a school for deaf children in Doncaster. The Carr Fenton Foundation has educated thousands of deaf and hard of hearing people across the country. Yet in Doncaster, deaf and hard of hearing people have
The Cyprus parliament election is drawing intense attention as voters focus on corruption allegations and rising living costs. Political parties are facing pressure from frustrated citizens demanding economic relief and government accountability. The outcome could reshape Cyprus politics while influencing wider European
The red benches of the Upper House often serve as the conscience of Westminster, providing a space where long-term strategic threats are weighed against the immediate political pressures of the day. During the recent Lords proceedings following the King’s Speech, the chamber
This week I added to the many hours of Parliamentary debate on HS2 over the years, securing a debate on the impact of HS2 on communities. I was joined by a big turnout of MPs from the Conservatives and Labour, who share
