Government "far from honest" about impact of VAT on independent schools Thursday, 17 September, 2026 Speaking in a debate about the impact of VAT and other tax changes on independent schools, introduced by Conservative Peer Lord Lexden, Lord Black said that Labour had always been "far from honest" about what its new education tax would mean in practice. A video of his full speech is here. Branding the changes as "breathtaking hypocrisy" in view of Labour's pledge to restore "trust in politics"... Speeches in Parliament
Fracture liaison services - when will something, anything, happen? 6th July 2026 Introducing a short debate on Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) and osteoporosis in the House of Lords on 6th July, Guy pressed the Government on why so little... Speeches in Parliament
Lord Black appointed Chairman of Terrence Higgins Trust 3rd July 2026 Guy has joined the Board of the Terrence Higgins Trust as a Trustee, and will take over the Chair towards the end of 2026. Guy - who is a long-standing Patron... Media
AI "Must be regulated before it is too late" 4th June 2026 Guy took part in a debate on 4th June, introduced by Conservative Peer Lord Holmes of Richmond, about the regulation of Artificial Intelligence. He called for... Speeches in Parliament
Paramount bid for Warner Bros "Highlights importance of UK copyright laws" 2nd March 2026 Having spoken out against the failed bid by Netflix for Warner Bros. Discovery, Guy - opening a short debate in the House of Lords on the UK's streaming and... Speeches
Animal sexual abuse: government acts on concerns - but changes to the law don't go far enough 2nd March 2026 Following a concerted campaign by Guy to get the Government to tighten the law on animal sexual abuse or "ASA", Ministers have listened to concerns and amended... Speeches
Guild of St Bride's welcomes HM The Queen for 650th anniversary 10th February 2026 The Guild of St Bride's - of which Guy is Master - this year celebrates the 650th anniversary of its founding in 1375/6 under King Edward III. At a special... Local News
Lord Black receives Astor Award for "outstanding commitment to press freedom" 13th January 2026 In January Guy received the prestigious Commonwealth Press Union Astor Award - one of the oldest media freedom awards in the world - for his outstanding... Local News
Animal sexual abuse: time to tighten the law 9th December 2025 It is a subject that no one really ever wants to talk about. But in a debate on the Crime and Policing Bill - now before the House of Lords as it moves through... Speeches in Parliament
Electronic shock collars - why are we still waiting for action? 4th December 2025 Guy has long campaigned for an effective ban on the use of electronic shock collars on cats and dogs. Yet, seven years on from the first consulation on a ban... Speeches in Parliament
