Stahel Farmer

Latest speeches

1. House of Lords · House of Lords · 17 September 2026

   • Debate part 1: Purpose of prison, rehabilitation and recalls

     “My Lords I'd like to thank all those who are going to contribute this afternoon. I think it's quite an impressive list and I'm looking forward to hearing some valuable contributions to what is at the present time a very…”

     Watch from 4:49:26

   • Government response: Prison capacity, progression model and probation investment

     “Thank you. I think I'm the barrier between everyone and the recess. What I would say is, just to begin with, I think this has been a really very good debate, a very valuable debate, and it's been a collaborative…”

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2. House of Lords · House of Lords · 16 September 2026

   • House size, appointments and crossbench/specialist representation

     “My Lords, it's a pleasure to follow the Baroness Andrews. My Lords, it's also worth reflecting on Ian Duncan Dunce's comments on how Westminster works and why it doesn't. Quote, "There is a place with a proud record of standing…”

     Watch from 4:38:47

3. House of Lords · House of Lords · 14 September 2026

   • Lord Farmer: opposition to votes at 16 and safeguarding risks

     “My Lords, I'd just like to start by saying how sad I was to hear from the Right Reverend Prelate that this was his last contribution in the House. He's retiring at the end of the month. And I'd just…”

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4. National Resilience Committee · House of Lords · 7 September 2026

   • Nuclear risks, public perception and communication

     “Thank you, Chair. And thank you for coming, Minister, today. I just want to touch on nuclear risks. This committee hasn't really touched on nuclear risks. We were advised by the National Preparedness Commission that they were in the catastrophic…”

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   • Sovereign launch capability, redundancy and offensive space questions

     “Lord Farmer did you want to add? Just briefly and sort of turning this on its head a little bit. In fact it sort of applies in all areas. We we seem to look at things from the defense point…”

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5. House of Lords · House of Lords · 20 July 2026

   • Amendment 82: Lord Farmer on ex‑prisoners, homelessness and duty to collaborate

     “My Lords, I rise to speak to amendment 82 in my name and to register my support for the three other amendments in this group tabled by my noble friends Baroness O'Neill of Bexley and Lord Jamieson. Amendment 82 augments…”

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   • Amendment 82: Lord Farmer’s withdrawal after ministerial assurances

     “My Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have contributed to this debate. I thank all those who contributed to this debate, my noble friend Lady Eaton, and I thank Baroness Thornhill for her support, particularly highlighting the variability of…”

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6. House of Lords · House of Lords · 16 July 2026

   • Short debate: homelessness risks for prisoners released early

     “My Lords, may I thank all noble Lords who are here today to debate an issue that could get lost amidst the penal populism informing much of the response to the next waves of early release following the Sentencing Act…”

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