Recent appearances

• Upcoming Business – Lords: Main Chamber 12 Dec 2023

  Debate on the draft Representation of the People (Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 and associated regret motion; Draft Representation of the People (Northern Ireland: Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 – Lord Khan of Burnley – Baroness Penn. Orders and regulations

• Representation of the People (Franchise Amendment and Eligibility Review) Regulations 2023 - Motion to Approve 18 Oct 2023

  My Lords, these instruments would implement provisions in the Act to remove the automatic right of EU citizens to vote and stand in local elections in England and PCC elections in England and Wales. After their implementation, only EU citizens from countries that currently have a bilateral treaty with the UK or citizens lawfully resident in the UK before 2021 would have the right to vote and...

• Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections, Recall Petitions and Referendums (Ballot Secrecy, Candidates and Undue Influence) Regulations 2023 - Motion to Approve 18 Oct 2023

  My Lords, this instrument applies measures relating to undue influence to police and crime commissioner elections, as well recall petitions and local referenda in England. These provisions seek to provide greater clarity on this offence, including by specifically covering intimidation. Undue influence and any practice involving intimidation have no place in our voting system. If we want to...

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Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 4 February 2021

Currently held offices

• Shadow Spokesperson (Levelling Up, Housing, Communities and Local Government) (since 4 Dec 2021)
• Opposition Whip (Lords) (since 18 May 2021)