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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 8 September 2026
Debate
Armed Forces BillContribution
Volunteers are not paid employees; they can choose to walk away. Once people start feeling disempowered, put upon, taken for granted or that their voice is not being properly represented, there is a danger that they will start viewing the local association or local council as a mere talking shop. That way lies disaster.
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