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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 2 February 2026

Debate

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

Contribution

There is a package of measures here, across a range of areas, that would ensure that the Bill delivers for both social mobility and the Government’s opportunity mission. Of course, that feeds into economic growth as well, ensuring that we are making the most of all the talent that exists across the country and making sure that growth delivers for all. It is so important for societal cohesion and basic fairness that government continues to work to de-link people’s life chances from their background—either their place of birth or their family. There is a brilliant opportunity here for the Government to seize, ensuring that the Bill delivers for social mobility. I beg to move.

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