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Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 16 March 2026

Debate

UK Public Servants: International Secondments

Contribution

My noble friend is absolutely right, and it suggests quite how unserious Reform UK is about governing. We have an independent Civil Service for a reason. It acts without fear or favour; it is subject to a stringent code of conduct, and it is there to make sure that our public services are delivered. Any suggestion otherwise is for the birds.

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