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Lord Evans of Sealand (Lab)
Speaking in the House of Lords on 3 April 2025
Debate
Democracy and Unelected Strong LeadersContribution
My Lords, democracy depends on participation. As UK Labour Party general secretary at the last general election, I witnessed too much vile and unacceptable behaviour aimed at candidates from all mainstream parties. Too many choose not to stand as a result. With Jo Cox being quoted across this Parliament, can the Minister say how the Government are acting on the very necessary recommendations set out by the commission established in her name to promote political civility?
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