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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 20 January 2025

Debate

Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

Contribution

On intimidation at polling stations, noble Lords will be aware that the review of what happened at the last general election is under way, protecting democracy. This was not just a matter of events in Northern Ireland; there has been intimidation at polling stations up and down the country, in different communities including my own. In 2017 one of my polling stations was locked and sealed to prevent people voting, so this is not a matter that pertains just to Northern Ireland. It is something that those of us who care passionately about the values of democracy will need to remedy.

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