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
"Northern Ireland's libel laws must change" 15th July 2019 Speaking in the debate on the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill in the House of Lords on 15th July, Lord Black of Brentwood called for the terms of... Speeches in Parliament
Atrial Fibrillation: "Good progress made on diagnosis and treatment but more needs to be done to save lives" 7th May 2019 Atrial Fibrillation - "Good progress made on diagnosis and treatment but more needs to be done to save lives", says Lord Black Leading a debate in the House of... Speeches in Parliament
Government pledge to eliminate new HIV infections in England by 2030 is "fantastic news" 30th January 2019 Government pledge to eliminate new HIV infections in England by 2030 is "fantastic news" In a speech in the House of Lords in September 2016, I called on the... Local News
"This Armistice, let us also remember the animals who died in the Great War" - Lord Black 5th November 2018 "This Armistice, let us also remember the animals who died in the Great War" - Lord Black In a speech in the House of Lords commemorating the Armistice, Lord... Speeches in Parliament
"Clear and present danger to the musical life of our country" - Lord Black tells Peers. 18th October 2018 "Clear and present danger to the musical life of our country" Lord Black and other Peers lambast Government over the state of music education in schools In a... Speeches in Parliament
“Voice of the veterans must be central”: 75th anniversaries of D Day and Arnhem in 2019 11th September 2018 In the House of Lords, Lord Black pressed the Government on what plans it was making for the 75th anniversaries next year of D Day and The Battle of Arnhem. He... Speeches in Parliament
“Holding the Torch High”: tribute to the Canadians who fought and died in WWI 4th June 2018 “Holding the Torch High”: Lord Black pays tribute to the Canadians who fought and died in the Great War as the Lords commemorate the role played by Empire and... Local News
Media freedom must be central to CHOGM’s agenda 11th April 2018 Media freedom must be central to CHOGM’s agenda Speaking at the launch of “Commonwealth Principles on Freedom of Expression” at Senate House on 11th April, Lord... Local News
"Air guns must be licensed to stop animal cruelty" - Lord Black challenges Ministers 5th March 2018 Lord Black has challenged Government Ministers in the Lords to introduce a licensing regime for the possession and use of airguns to stop the increasing number... Speeches
