Baroness Smith of Basildon (Lab)
Speaking in the House of Lords on 2 September 2026
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16 September 2026·Retirement and Participation Committee ReportThe noble Baroness is implying that there is no notice. To give notice is the very reason for these proposals. It sounds like they are going to happen tomorrow, but these proposals do not come into fo
16 September 2026·Retirement and Participation Committee ReportI cannot remember the exact percentage. These proposals would affect 100% of this House, because every current and future Member would be affected by them; they are completely non-discriminatory in th
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