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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 22 April 2026

Debate

Crime and Policing Bill

Contribution

The Minister suggested that it is not appropriate to have a running commentary on proscription. I think I understand his concerns, but this amendment is trying to tackle the key question of how the Government can stop the IRGC operating on British soil. However, in opposition, Labour did in fact conduct a long-running commentary on this very issue. Early in 2023, the then shadow Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, said in Parliament:

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