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
2014: OUTstanding Top 100 List 9th October 2014 Lord Black has been identified as one of the top 100 OUTstanding LGBT Business Leaders in the United Kingdom. Articles
EU: Pressures on papers 1st October 2014 Lord Black of Brentwood, executive director of the Telegraph Media Group, has told MEPs of the myriad threats to press freedom in Europe and the damage they... Speeches
UK press freedom: hero to zero 8th June 2014 The British press has been under severe, sustained and prolonged attack for the last three years. Speeches
Cats Protection speech 17th October 2013 I am delighted to have been able to host this terrific reception to celebrate the vital work of Cats Protection and the extraordinary commitment and dedication... Speeches
Gay Marriage: strengthens UK 3rd June 2013 "Gay people do not want to be tolerated in this society; they want to be equal in it." Speech in Parliament supporting equal marriage. Speeches in Parliament
