Kevin Shinkwin

Latest speeches

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

   • Main debate: VAT, business rates and tax changes on independent schools

     “My Lords, it's a great pleasure to follow my noble friend Lord Black of Brentwood, although I probably can't match his passion and clarity. But I'd like to join others in congratulating my noble friend Lord Lexden on securing this…”

     Watch from 2:55:51

2. House of Lords · House of Lords · 9 September 2026

   • Backbench questions on Israel-Palestine, consulate and antisemitism

     “My Lords, first to an additional 250 million pounds investment for community security. Do I ask the noble Lord the Minister, is that not an implicit admission that this announcement on the boycott will fuel and indeed legitimate further anti-Jewish…”

     Watch from 1:19:57

3. House of Lords · House of Lords · 22 July 2026

   • PIP reforms: backlog, claimant protection and mental health trends

     “It's a pleasure to follow my noble friend Baroness Maclean of Reigate. I want to take a slightly bigger picture view to explain why I support the motion. Because my greatest fear as a severely disabled person is that the…”

     Watch from 3:49:35

4. House of Lords · House of Lords · 9 July 2026

   • Rule of Law: vulnerable groups, policing, citizenship and government reply

     “My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Morris, and I join with other noble Lords in paying tribute to our much loved noble friend, the late Lord Mackay of Clashfern, and in congratulating my noble…”

     Watch from 6:27:05

5. House of Lords · House of Lords · 3 July 2026

   • Historical context, unfinished business and cross‑party reform momentum

     “My Lords, it is a great pleasure to be able to speak in support of Baroness Hayter twice in the same week. I do so today because I start from the premise that transparency is inherently a good thing. Transparency…”

     Watch from 1:27:29

6. House of Lords · House of Lords · 30 June 2026

   • China espionage, Uyghurs and HKETO front

     “My Lords, I join with the noble Lords, in the name of various noble Lords, including of course the Lord Alton of Liverpool. I say of course in tribute to the noble Lord's indefatigable illumination of the threat posed to…”

     Watch from 2:14:45

   • China, Russia and Iran as adversaries: need for firmer UK stance

     “My Lords, just because we can't bring ourselves to accept that China is our enemy does not change the fact that China, Russia, and Iran view us as exactly that and act accordingly. Taken together, the amendments in this group…”

     Watch from 2:19:06