Earl Russell

Earl Russell

LD

Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Energy and Climate Change)

LordsExcepted HereditaryCurrent Member

Affiliation

House: Lords

Constituency: Excepted Hereditary

Status: Current member

Latest Activity

Sitting day: 2026-04-16

Activity total: 3

Contributions: 3

Votes recorded: 0

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Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Energy and Climate Change)

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Crime and Policing Bill

2026-03-18

My Lords, I thank the Minister for his detailed reply. I recognise that, as he says, things are happening in this space, but more needs to happen. He regarded as a mark of success…

Crime and Policing Bill

2026-03-18

My Lords, I shall speak to this group of amendments on pollution—and I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Jones of Moulsecoomb, for supporting them. I declare my interest as a board m…

Crime and Policing Bill

2026-03-18

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Crime and Policing Bill

2026-03-18

My Lords, I will speak very briefly. We listened carefully to what the Minister said in Committee and this is a genuine attempt to rewrite the amendment to make it less prescripti…

Energy Markets

2026-03-09

My Lords, I thank the Minister for the Statement on the very serious and fast-moving situation in the Middle East. The recent escalation in the Gulf following President Trump’s de…

Tobacco and Vapes Bill

2026-03-03

My Lords, I will respond to this group on advertising and sponsorship. On these Benches, we feel that it is essential that the Bill strikes the right balance between regulating th…

Tobacco and Vapes Bill

2026-03-03

My Lords, this group relates to the technology in devices. Government Amendments 130 and 132 are, we understand, designed to future-proof this legislation, particularly to prevent…

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026

2026-03-12

It is not for me to respond to what is a question for the Minister. The Government’s impact assessment estimates central abatement investment of around £22 million, with administr…

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026

2026-03-12

There is a reduction in place in Northern Ireland. There is not specific legislation around that.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026

2026-03-12

I welcome the noble and learned Baroness’s intervention. The Scotland issue relates to devolved legislation and legislation that Scotland has passed. The issue in relation to the…

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026

2026-03-12

My Lords, I will respond to this SI and the regret amendment in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Moynihan. My noble friend Lady Suttie will respond to the specific points raised i…

Tobacco and Vapes Bill

2026-03-03

My Lords, I will respond to this group of minor and technical government amendments, which relate primarily to enforcement and regulation-making powers. I thank the Minister for h…