Baroness Ludford (LD)

My Lords, I shall speak to my Amendment 166. It offers an alternative route to the same destination, although the amendment in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron, is probably superior because

I cannot possibly reply on any matters other than political parties. I am left unpersuaded that political parties are sufficiently supported and protected. Maybe bigger parties are not run on a shoest

My Lords, this is a group of rather wide scope. I am kicking off. I will also speak to Amendment 168 in my name so as not to speak twice. It is on an entirely different subject from Amendment 79, so w

My Lords, I am pleased to speak to Amendment 167 and grateful for the support from the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron—the support is mutual, as I co-signed her amendment. The two amendments are complemen

I apologise for interrupting the noble Baroness. My understanding was that, although the treaty had been suspended, there could be consideration on a case-by-case, ad hoc basis. Is that wrong? Is ther

My Lords, having exchanged some gestures with the noble Lord, Lord Hunt, I think it is me next. I am pleased to support this amendment, which I have cosigned, and I very much agree with everything tha