A world first: Bill to stamp out "entertainment tourism" and protect Asian elephants, dolphins and other wildlife becomes law Monday, 18 September, 2023 The animal welfare Bill which Guy steered through the House of Lords to crack down on the marketing and advertising of so-called "entertainment tourism" - and the appalling cruelty to which animals involved in it are subjected - received Royal Assent on 18th September 2023 and became law. (For background to the Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad Act) see here. During the final stage of the... Speeches in Parliament
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