Lord Babudu (Lab)

My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lady Lister for securing this important debate; she has spent decades making poverty visible when others preferred not to look. I declare my interest as executive dir

My Lords, it is a pleasure to speak at the Second Reading of the Social Housing Bill and to follow the noble Lord, Lord Lansley. Even if we may not agree on everything, there was much in his remarks t

My Lords, health is wealth. The last parliamentary Session saw laws enacted that protect some of the most vulnerable in society and give them more opportunities to do well in life: removing the two-ch

My Lords, I look forward to hearing the remaining maiden speech, from my fellow newcomer and noble friend Lord Walker of Broxton. I congratulate the noble Baronesses who have delivered excellent maide

My Lords, I am grateful to be able to speak in this important debate, which goes to the heart of who we are as a society. As it is my first time addressing your Lordships’ House, let me start by thank