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Lords Diary – Lord Kirkhope

29 Jan Home affairs

Lords Diary – Lord Kirkhope

From Conservative infighting over Rwanda to chairing webinars on AI regulation and UK-EU co-operation

Leaving the ECHR now would be unwise

17 Nov 2023 Home affairs

Leaving the ECHR now would be unwise

In a landmark decision just after 10am on November 15, the United Kingdom Supreme Court delivered its verdict on the government’s plan to send refugees to Rwanda.

A less combative approach is needed to tackle illegal migration

06 Oct 2023 Home affairs

A less combative approach is needed to tackle illegal migration

In January, the Prime Minister unveiled his five pledges: halve inflation this year, grow the economy, reduce national debt, tackle NHS waiting lists, and “stop the boats”. Rishi Sunak has my full support as he pursues these goals, but if I were in government, I would achieve some in a slightly different manner.

Illegal Migration Bill undermines the rule of law and criminalises innocent victims

15 May 2023 Home affairs

Illegal Migration Bill undermines the rule of law and criminalises innocent victims

Whilst I recognise the need to “stop the boats” and believe the Prime Minister is right to consider it a priority of the government, as a former immigration minister, spokesperson in the European Parliament and lawyer, I have significant concerns about the Illegal Migration Bill.

Lords Diary: Lord Kirkhope

01 May 2023 Home affairs

Lords Diary: Lord Kirkhope

I remember watching Her late Majesty’s coronation as a child in 1953, in front of a 17-inch black and white television screen. That was a new chapter in our nation’s history, and I feel optimistic as we celebrate the start of this new Carolean age

The Retained EU Law Bill will give ministers a blank cheque to bypass Parliament

06 Feb 2023 Brexit

The Retained EU Law Bill will give ministers a blank cheque to bypass Parliament

The government’s Retained EU Law Bill will be debated today in the House of Lords and I anticipate it being met with opposition from across our House.

Investment zones can work – but only if we follow the success of Thatcher’s model

27 Sep 2022 Communities

Investment zones can work – but only if we follow the success of Thatcher’s model

As a Member of Parliament during Margaret Thatcher’s premiership, listening to the new Chancellor’s mini-Budget I was struck by how many of the new announcements were, in fact, not new.

We must ditch Brexit plan to diverge from EU data protection regulations

09 Aug 2022 Home affairs

We must ditch Brexit plan to diverge from EU data protection regulations

Under Boris Johnson, the government has been seeking to diverge with the European Union on data protection regulations and, as non-EU member, we legally can do this.

Proposals to offshore asylum seekers to Rwanda are simply unacceptable

19 Apr 2022 Home affairs

Proposals to offshore asylum seekers to Rwanda are simply unacceptable

As a former United Kingdom immigration minister, I have always held the view that a primary responsibility of any government should be to keep the people safe from internal and external threats.