Affiliation
House: Lords
Constituency: Life peer
Status: Current member
Labour (Life Peer)
Affiliation
House: Lords
Constituency: Life peer
Status: Current member
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English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Lords - 2026-03-26T00:00:00+00:00
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Lords - 2026-03-26T00:00:00+00:00
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Lords - 2026-03-26T00:00:00+00:00
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Lords - 2026-03-26T00:00:00+00:00
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Lords - 2026-03-25T00:00:00+00:00
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Lords - 2026-03-25T00:00:00+00:00
Crime and Policing Bill
Lords - 2026-03-25T00:00:00+00:00
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Lords - 2026-03-25T00:00:00+00:00
Recent Participation
Recent speeches in the feed
UK Streaming and Cinema Sector
2026-03-02The only thing I am very clear on is that, like noble Lords, we want a copyright regime that values and protects human creativity, can be trusted and unlocks innovation. As I said…
UK Streaming and Cinema Sector
2026-03-02Our priority is to ensure that the UK is ready for AI-related risks while supporting responsible innovation and long-term growth. We are considering all potential options to deliv…
UK Streaming and Cinema Sector
2026-03-02I have heard that loud and clear, and I will convey the sentiment of the House back to colleagues in DCMS.
UK Streaming and Cinema Sector
2026-03-02Anticipating that this question might come up, I asked whether I was able to give a definitive date for when the freelance champion will be appointed. Unfortunately, my wording is…
UK Streaming and Cinema Sector
2026-03-02It would be a bit pre-emptive of me to rule out any exception before the reports I have mentioned are published. I would be very happy to return to your Lordships’ House to discus…
UK Streaming and Cinema Sector
2026-03-02In relation to the screen workforce and skills, we are investing across the skills pipeline: there is £10 million for the National Film and Television School expansion, and we are…
UK Streaming and Cinema Sector
2026-03-02Is that related to AI or content generally?
UK Streaming and Cinema Sector
2026-03-02The Government want a copyright regime that values and protects human creativity, can be trusted and unlocks innovation. As I mentioned, expert working groups and a parliamentary…
UK Streaming and Cinema Sector
2026-03-02Public service broadcasters are vital, and it is important for us to recognise how central YouTube is to a number of young people’s access to content. We welcome Ofcom’s recommend…
UK Streaming and Cinema Sector
2026-03-02While I do not necessarily agree with the noble Lord’s analysis of the reason Netflix withdrew its bid, the Government recognise the importance of a competitive and diverse stream…
UK Streaming and Cinema Sector
2026-03-02The way we consume entertainment is changing rapidly, driving greater consolidation in the streaming and entertainment markets. Cinemas and independent British content play a vita…