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Lord Bassam of Brighton
Labour Peer
- Chief Whip (House of Lords), HM Household (since 6 Oct 2008)
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- Became a Lord in 1997
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Voting record (from PublicWhip)
How Lord Bassam of Brighton voted on key issues since 2001:
- Voted very strongly for introducing ID cards. votes, speeches
- Voted moderately for the hunting ban. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly for equal gay rights. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly against laws to stop climate change. votes, speeches
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- Never rebels against their party in this parliament.
Most recent appearances
- Coroners and Justice Bill: Third Reading (5 Nov 2009)
“My Lords, I think the Leader of the House made the position perfectly clear at Question Time. Much as I appreciate the courteous way in which the noble Baroness is addressing these matters, I am not sure that it is entirely in order for her to continue to pursue this without the leave of the House. I do not think the leave of the House has been sought or given. Certainly, I would take great...”
- Coroners and Justice Bill: Third Reading (5 Nov 2009)
“My Lords, I am most grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Anelay, for her support in this matter. It is only right that the leave of the House be sought if the noble Baroness wishes to pursue this issue.”
- Arrangement of Business — Announcement (2 Nov 2009)
“My Lords, with the leave of the House, my noble friend the Leader of the House will repeat a Statement entitled "October European Council" at a convenient point after 3.40 pm. I am also pleased to be able to inform the House that we intend to prorogue at the conclusion of business in both Houses on Thursday 12 November. As ever, the timing of Prorogation will depend on the progress of business.”
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Numerology
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- Has spoken in 70 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Lords.
- Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — average amongst Lords.
- Has voted in 94% of votes in parliament with this affiliation — well above average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
- People have made 28 annotations on this Lord’s speeches — well above average amongst Lords.
- 9 people are tracking whenever this peer speaks — email me whenever Lord Bassam of Brighton speaks.
- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 3001 times in debates — well above average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)