Monthly Archives: June 2022
Speaking in the House – promoting the Union
On Thursday the House of Lords debated a motion taking note of the stresses on the Union of the United Kingdom. I spoke in the debate and took the opportunity to emphasise four points. First was the need for the … Continue reading
Speaking in the House – the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
The House of Lords did not sit during the week of the celebrations to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. I was fortunate to be able to attend Trooping the Colour. The picture shows me in the stands. I like to … Continue reading
The Houses of Parliament – stronger together
Last week, I secured a debate in the Lords to make the case for both Houses of Parliament remaining co-located in the same city. As I pointed out – and I was pleased various media reports carried this observation – … Continue reading
Among the unsung heroes
I was very sad to hear of the death of Lord Swinfen. I knew him, though not well. The media tend to focus on members of either House who misbehave. The generally neglect those who do good work. Lord Swinfen … Continue reading
June caption competition
I am prompted by a Twitter comment by regular reader Tony Sands that it is time for a caption competition. The picture is not the one he was expecting (I am saving that for later), but one taken when I … Continue reading
The Norton View 