Speeches by Taylor.

“T4. I have heard from victims of domestic abuse and stalking about the harrowing journey they face in rebuilding their lives. For many, the one thing that gives them comfort is the knowledge that their abuser cannot reach them from behind bars, but Government changes to category D prisons can now allow these offenders …”

“To the specific point here about the operations and the activities of political parties, are you open to such review and then implementing the recommendations of that to drill into how political parties frame debates and also try to instil misinformation and misrepresentation, which we are all concerned about, when som…”

“I apologise. I am at least self-aware enough to know the world’s cameras are not on us at the moment. What are the Government going to do specifically? It may well be putting the other issues of the day in the context of how that will be governed, overseen and mitigated in the future. Are the Government keen to put the…”

“We heard Doug Chalmers describe this as his biggest challenge. There is a huge role for us as elected parliamentarians, and also those in the other place, to communicate, explain and show a good example. Given the particular challenge with trusting Government, what do you see as the Government’s plan to take part in th…”

“The Government have tasked the EIC with engaging in informing the wider public on the values, rules and oversight mechanisms that govern standards in public life. That is very complex, as we are finding out today. What are your expectations of how the EIC will carry out that function and how it will engage with media, …”

“I present a petition of residents of the constituency of Sutton and Cheam. The petition states: The petition of residents of the constituency of Sutton and Cheam, Declares that an assisted dying law should be enacted without further delay, following the House of Commons voting in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (En…”

“A final question. Research clearly indicates that the public think politicians put party before the nation. I have picked up populists now suggesting that the way they are different is that they put residents ahead of the party, they are independent, they do not take the Whip and so on. That reinforces the view that th…”

“I join the Minister in condemning the attacks in Finchley, Hendon and Harrow. There have been four attacks on Jewish sites in London in a week. It is heartbreaking that the Jewish community once again faces horrific antisemitic abuse, just under a month after the events at the Hatzola ambulance station. Tragically for …”

“It is always a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dame Siobhain. A nation, like a person, is judged by the company it keeps, and in this case, the companies to which it keeps handing taxpayers’ money. I tend to count my worth by the list of my enemies, and if I make one of Palantir today, I can count it as a good …”

“On behalf of the newly established APPG on urinary tract infections, which I am proud to co-chair alongside the hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent South (Dr Gardner), I warmly welcome the Minister’s statement and this strategy. The APPG welcomes the acknowledgement that women’s health has been neglected for far too long, a…”

“Will the Minister give way on that point?”

“I have a slightly different question now. We have mentioned the review of lobbying, disclosure and access to government already. There are areas where the CSPL, PACAC and many others have made clear and complementary recommendations. How are you conducting the review and what evidence beyond that gathered by existing r…”

“Thank you very much. A bit of a looser question to start with. Is the independence important and how is that delivered?”

“I think that highlights some of the challenges from the public, and you mentioned think-tanks more often than you mentioned the public. I think the public is our audience here about trust and faith in politics. What reassurances or commitments have you had from the Prime Minister that recommendations that have been mad…”

“That is a helpful clarification. Moving on slightly now, the Prime Minister has asked you to carry—”

“The only thing I would push back on is the importance of the public in these considerations. We have a crisis of confidence in politics, and, while I do completely acknowledge the importance of think-tanks and the organisations that are more closely attached to the political bubble, we do need to see it in the context …”

“With that answer in mind, your terms of reference are set by the Prime Minister. Your budget is set by the Cabinet Office. You report to the PM annually, as you have said, the appointment of yourself and the other commissioners is done by the Cabinet Office and approved by the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister has bee…”

“The Liberal Democrats welcome the publication of the strategy, and I am particularly glad to note the involvement of the Ben Kinsella Trust in formulating it. The trust does remarkable work with young students and teachers to make sure that we take a holistic approach to knife crime, which is badly needed. That is part…”

“The role of the Prime Minister is obviously important here. How many times have you met with the Prime Minister to discuss the work that you are doing? What has your impression been of his appetite to embed the standards within the Government?”

“Do you see it as your role to make the case for those recommendations?”