Lord Kennedy of Southwark

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11th May to 2nd June 2020

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10th June 2020 onwards

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A selection of Lord Kennedy of Southwark’s votes

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Has never voted on university tuition fees Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2010.
Has never voted on raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2010.
Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, in 2011.
Consistently voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 7 votes against, in 2011.
Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 5 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2011.

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Recent appearances

Upcoming Business – Lords: Main Chamber 7 Feb 2022

How government measures that property developers must pay for remedial work to fix unsafe cladding will help residents of properties with building safety defects not related to cladding – Lord Kennedy of Southwark. Oral questions; 2:30 pm
UEFA Euro 2020 Final - Question 26 Jan 2022

My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord McLoughlin, talked about how important it is to make sure that we save Derby County Football Club. My club is Millwall, but I have been to Derby County many times, both to the old Baseball Ground and to Pride Park. It is a fabulous club; it needs our support, and the Government need to press the Football League to save it.
Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill - Committee: Amendment 10 25 Jan 2022

I just want to say how much I enjoyed my noble friend’s speech. I very much agree with his points and those of the noble Lord, Lord Norton of Louth. The Cabinet Manual is an important document. It is a government document, not a parliamentary one, but we need to ensure that it is used properly and respected. That is a very important point to make.

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Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 28 June 2010

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Currently held offices

Member, Finance Committee (Lords) (since 8 Nov 2021)
Shadow Spokesperson (Housing) (since 19 Sep 2021)
Shadow Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) (since 19 Sep 2021)
Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee (since 10 Jun 2021)
Member, Committee of Selection (Lords) (since 10 Jun 2021)
Deputy Chairman of Committees (since 10 Jun 2021)
Shadow Chief Whip (Lords) (since 1 Jun 2021)

Other offices held in the past

Shadow Spokesperson (Cabinet Office) (18 May 2021 to 31 May 2021)
Shadow Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) (8 Jan 2018 to 18 Sep 2021)
Shadow Spokesperson (Housing) (8 Jan 2018 to 18 Sep 2021)
Shadow Spokesperson (Housing) (18 Sep 2015 to 8 Jan 2018)
Opposition Whip (Lords) (18 Sep 2015 to 31 May 2021)
Shadow Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) (18 Sep 2015 to 8 Jan 2018)
Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) (18 Sep 2015 to 17 May 2021)
Member, Refreshment Committee (Lords) (16 May 2013 to 31 Aug 2016)
Opposition Whip (Lords) (17 Oct 2011 to 6 Sep 2012)
Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (15 Nov 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)

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