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Baroness Watkins of Tavistock (CB)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 29 January 2026

Debate

Public Trust in National Politics

Contribution

My Lords, the greatest mistrust in politics at the moment is among young graduates, who have seen all three parties renege on promises in relation to student loans. Significantly high interest rates, with repayment at 9%, mean that the majority of young graduates are paying much more tax than the other generation. How will we restore the trust in politics among young graduates, who are central to our future?

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