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
Cats Protection: “Speak up for Cats” 9th December 2015 Lord Black helps Cats Protection “Speak up for Cats” this Christmas. Local News
Making international aid more effective - Government responds to calls for focus on media freedom 19th November 2015 Making international aid more effective - Government responds to calls for focus on media freedom. Speeches in Parliament
Campaign to raise awareness of atrial fibrillation. 10th November 2015 Lord Black is leading a campaign to raise awareness of atrial fibrillation. Local News
Printing Charity: Lord Black made a President Emeritus 5th November 2015 Lord Black has been made a President Emeritus of The Printing Charity for his work on the charity’s behalf. Local News
Atrial Fibrillation: call for improved diagnosis and treatment 4th November 2015 Lord Black calls for improved diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation during a House of Lords debate which he called for. Speeches in Parliament
Rony Koven: A brave fighter for press freedom 2nd November 2015 Lord Black comments on the passing of Ronald "Rony" Koven. Local News
2015: OUTstanding Top 100 List 20th October 2015 Lord Black has again been identified as a leading LGBT executive. Local News
Leveson: A toxic legacy 15th October 2015 Lord Black spoke at the launch event of ‘Leveson’s Illiberal Legacy’. Speeches
International LGBT rights: Lords debate 17th September 2015 International LGBT rights: decriminalisation of homosexuality "just the beginning", Lord Black tells a House of Lords debate about the treatment of LGBTI... Speeches in Parliament
