Baroness Lister of Burtersett (Lab)

My Lords, I welcome this Bill, which should help strengthen our democracy at a time when it is under some strain. The extension of the franchise to 16 and 17 year-olds, following Scotland and Wales, r

My Lords, I do not know where to start. It has been a fantastic debate, and I thank all noble Lords. I thank my noble friend, and I echo the very positive things that have been said about her. I canno

My Lords, it is a real pleasure to introduce this debate on the first UK-wide child poverty strategy, and strategy for England, since 2010, during which time child poverty, particularly deep child pov

That this House takes note of the Government’s actions to tackle child poverty.

I apologise that I was unable to contribute at Second Reading, but I am pleased to speak now in support of Amendment 65 and to follow the noble Baroness, Lady May, who made such a strong case. I am gr

My Lords, I cautiously welcomed the increase to 42 days, though those on the ground warn that the 56-day period, which was piloted, is needed to ensure that refugees can move on from Home Office suppo