On 4th February 2026, the House of Lords debated the Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025 and an associated fatal motion in the name of Baroness Bennet of Manor Castle. A vote was held on the motion, in which a Bishop took part:
On 4th February 2026, the Bishop of Manchester spoke during a debate on a motion to approve the Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025 (adding the life sciences sector to the list of key national infrastructure), and an associated fatal motion in the name of Baroness Bennet of Manor Castle, expressing his concern at potential legislative overreach:
The Lord Bishop of Manchester: My Lords, it is always a pleasure to follow my noble and right reverend friend. I will be brief. It has been very clear to me in this debate that we need the life sciences in this country, and we probably conduct them in a better manner than many other parts of the world do, and that is a good reason for maintaining them here.
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