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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 20 January 2026

Debate

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

Contribution

Every three year-old girl should be enabled to have the creative education to set her on the path to shape her own future. We know where growth is coming from: the creative industries, culture and green energy. Who better to plan for growth than locally accountable strategic authorities? We must also seize this opportunity to achieve the joined-up delivery of public services— as my noble friend has said, politics being done with communities, not to them.

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