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
Sexual violence in conflict: Lord Black raises plight of LGBT communities 10th October 2016 In a debate on the House of Lords Select Committee report on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Lord Black pointed to the particular problems faced by LGBT... Speeches in Parliament
Lord Black made an Honorary Fellow of the CIPR 14th September 2016 Lord Black has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). The Fellowship was presented at a lunch in London... Local News
In praise of our animal welfare charities and their volunteer armies 8th September 2016 In a speech in a House of Lords debate on the role of charities in civil society, Lord Black praised the role of animal welfare charities, and paid tribute to... Speeches in Parliament
Let us have the ambition to eliminate HIV - and do it now 5th September 2016 On 5th September, Lord Black led a debate in the House of Lords asking the Government what plans it had to move to eliminate HIV in the UK. This is the text of... Speeches in Parliament
Meet LUCA, the tiny bundle of joy who has strayed into our lives 15th August 2016 A week last Monday (8th August) we found this tiny bundle of fur by a wood pile at our house in Italy. His eyes had not yet opened, he was scared and desperate... Local News
Belize LGBT rights: "delighted" with decision 11th August 2016 Lord Black has today said he is delighted that the Supreme Court in Belize has ruled that a law which targeted gay men has been ruled “unconstitutional”. Articles
Print Futures Awards 2016 25th July 2016 Lord Black, Vice President of The Printing Charity, presented the 2016 Print Futures Awards. Local News
Journalistic sources: must be protected 11th July 2016 Lord Black spoke during the passage of the Investigatory Powers Bill about the importance of the protection of journalistic sources as he attempted, with others... Speeches in Parliament
LGBT Hate Crimes 29th June 2016 During a statement to the House of Lords about hate crime, Lord Black raised with the Minister the problem of hate crimes against the LGBT community. Speeches in Parliament
