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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 6d

I am deeply shocked by the attack at Heaton Park synagogue on Yom Kippur. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this senseless violence, their families and the wider Jewish community. Grateful to the emergency services who responded so swiftly to this appalling act.

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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 7d

🎙️'Soft power, whether it's the #BBC World Service, aid, de-mining, contributes importantly to our influence in the world, as well as being of humanitarian importance' - Baroness Manningham-Buller.

Hear the former Head of MI5's views on my podcast.

🎧📺 Full episode 👉: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zT9...

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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 9d

🎧📺 Baroness Manningham-Buller describes her mother's role releasing pigeons on top secret wartime missions. Hear the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube: search 'House of Lords Podcast'.

📰 Or read a transcript and find more episodes: parliament.uk/business/lor... 🧵2/2

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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 9d

🎙️New podcast episode: I'm joined by former MI5 Head, Baroness Manningham-Buller. We cover everything from her meeting with Vladimir Putin in 2005, to lessons from the military on ‘battle rhythm’, the influence of soft power - and her advice for the next generation 🧵1/2

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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 20d

✨Inspiring to talk to British Paralympian, surgeon, astronaut (and namesake!) John McFall.

He's set to be the 1st 👨‍🚀 with a physical disability to take part in a long-duration mission to the International Space Station, a landmark for human space exploration 🚀 @ukspaceagency.bsky.social @esa.int 👇

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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 20d

✨Inspiring to talk to British Paralympian, surgeon, astronaut (and namesake!) John McFall.

He's set to be the 1st 👨‍🚀 with a physical disability to take part in a long-duration mission to the International Space Station, a landmark for human space exploration 🚀 @ukspaceagency.bsky.social @esa.int 👇

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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 23d

A Paralympian & surgeon, John McFall is a powerful example of resilience and reinvention - whose intense training and prep for space flight is also fuelling improvements in prosthetics globally. He also addressed @lordsukspacecom.parliament.uk whose report on UK's role in space is due shortly 🧵2/2

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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 23d

🚀Delighted to meet my namesake John McFall who's set to be the 1st astronaut with a physical disability to go to the International Space Station on a long-duration mission. We spoke of how microgravity experiments advance science, engineering and medicine @esa.int @ukspaceagency.bsky.social

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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 27d

Sincere thanks to Fiona Channon for decades of dedicated service across both Houses of Parliament. Fiona made history as the first woman to carry the ceremonial mace into the Lords Chamber @houseoflords.parliament.uk, a tradition dating back to the 1700s. Wishing Fiona a very happy retirement.

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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 27d

🔴 I have granted an urgent Lords question today on investment in life sciences. This will take place at around 11.45am in the Lords Chamber @houseoflords.parliament.uk

📺You can watch it on Parliament TV here: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · Sep 5

🚨NEW EPISODE 🚨

My #podcast guest is digital entrepreneur Baroness Lane Fox. She talks about the gender divide in tech, and what she heard at a recent event where she was the only female panellist:

💬"He looked at me and said 'we're done with women'"

🎧💻Full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIcu...

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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · Sep 5

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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · Sep 5

🚨NEW EPISODE 🚨

My #podcast guest is digital entrepreneur Baroness Lane Fox. She talks about the gender divide in tech, and what she heard at a recent event where she was the only female panellist:

💬"He looked at me and said 'we're done with women'"

🎧💻Full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIcu...

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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · Aug 21

👏 Well done to everyone receiving #GCSE or Level 1/2 results.

As I know from my time as a teacher, exam results are part of your story; there are so many paths ahead.

And keep a look out for #UKParliamentWeek to explore how you can get involved & make a difference💬🗳️ #Results25

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · Aug 18

Explore this year's resources ➡️ www.ukparliamentweek.org/en/

Home | UK Parliament Week

www.ukparliamentweek.org

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · Aug 18

UK Parliament Week 2025 is just around the corner 🎉

Sign up for free, unbox your kit, and learn how Parliament works step-by-step.

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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · Aug 16

For the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, the Elizabeth Tower was lit last night with scenes of gatherings across the Commonwealth in 1945 marking the end of the Second World War. #VJ80

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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · Aug 15

In honour of veterans of the Far East, and all those who served.

We remember your courage, resilience and sacrifice.

As we mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, we remain eternally grateful.

#LestWeForget #VJDay @houseoflords.parliament.uk @houseofcommons.parliament.uk

Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · Aug 15

As the nation marks #VJDay80 and the end of the Second World War, we remember all those who served in the Far East and Pacific.

Their bravery, resilience and sacrifice shaped our future by securing our freedom. We will never forget them 🕯️🤝🙏

@ukparliament.parliament.uk #VJDay

Seven people in dark suits stand in front of a large stained glass window for a two minute silence ahead of a wreath laying ceremony.

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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · Aug 14

Well done to everyone receiving A-level, AS-level, T-level and BTec results. As a former teacher, I know how much work goes into them.

But remember: results matter, yes, but they don't define you. Opportunities in life come in many forms. Keep learning!💻🚀 🧑‍🎓

#ResultsDay2025

Several teenage students in school uniform standing in the Lords chamber among the red benches looking towards a peer who has her arms in front of her as she explains Parliamentary procedure to them.

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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · Aug 13

As we approach #VJDay80, we are reminded of the immense sacrifices by those who served in the British and Commonwealth forces. They fought for our freedoms, and we owe them eternal gratitude. Today our Armed Forces continue to preserve the peace their predecessors secured. #VJ80

Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · Aug 11

More than 2.4 million participants took part in UK #ParliamentWeek last year, across all regions of the UK and beyond - & this year has already got off to a flying start.

Join in & receive a free kit: 👉 ukparliamentweek.org/en/sign-up/

@houseoflords.parliament.uk @ukparliament.parliament.uk

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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · Aug 8

📢UK Parliament Week is a valuable opportunity to learn more about how @ukparliament.parliament.uk and @houseoflords.parliament.uk work, and how you can engage with us.

You can sign up this summer to receive a free kit to support your activities 👉 ukparliamentweek.org/en/sign-up/

#UKParliamentWeek

Teenage girl with long hair and clasping a laptop looks over her shoulder and smiles at a poster which is advertising UK Parliament Week 2025 which runs from 24 November to 30 November.

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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · Jul 30

Honoured to represent @houseoflords.parliament.uk at World Conference of Speakers, Geneva. With 100+ Speakers, discussions focused on strengthening parliamentary engagement in an increasingly unstable world. Grateful to @IPUparliament, @UN, & @parliCH for hosting. #6WCSP @ukparliament.parliament.uk

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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · Jul 24

After 9 years @pamedia.bsky.social covering proceedings
@houseoflords.parliament.uk, the last 3 as PA's Chief Lords Reporter, Nick Lester is leaving Parliament. There's a lot of important work that happens here & I'm grateful to Nick for ensuring it receives media attention, and wish him well 📰💻

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