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Baroness Hayter

Baroness Hayter

Labour Life peer and Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Lords

'Moving': Baroness Hayter reviews 'Lee'
Books & culture
By Baroness Hayter
'Moving': Baroness Hayter reviews 'Lee'
Make time to see this portrait of the preeminent female war photographer Lee Miller – just don’t make my mistake and go on your own
Not for Tory eyes: Baroness Hayter reviews 'Keeping the Red Flag Flying'
Books & culture
By Baroness Hayter
Not for Tory eyes: Baroness Hayter reviews 'Keeping the Red Flag Flying'
Let’s hope the lessons outlined in this study of the long and factious periods the Labour Party has spent in opposition won’t be needed for many a year
Patients must know whether or not their medic is a biological woman
Health
By Baroness Hayter
Patients must know whether or not their medic is a biological woman
The Lords raise their voices – and something happens.
Baroness Hayter reviews 'Women in Revolt!'
Books & culture
By Baroness Hayter
Baroness Hayter reviews 'Women in Revolt!'
Members of the Lords: go and visit your pasts. MPs: go and witness our early struggles. Tate Britain’s display of some brilliant feminist agitprop is just a stone’s throw from Parliament
Been dazzled lately?
Health
By Baroness Hayter
Been dazzled lately?
It all started with a visit to my optician – seeking help to deal with dazzling headlights.
EU law repeal process is irresponsible and potentially dangerous
Brexit
By Baroness Hayter
EU law repeal process is irresponsible and potentially dangerous
On Thursday, the Lords will have a major debate on two outstanding Committee Reports, whose titles themselves tell a tale.
The Lords must not be exiled during Parliament repairs
Parliament
By Baroness Hayter
The Lords must not be exiled during Parliament repairs
In an unprecedented letter from Michael Gove, on behalf of the government, he tells the Lord Speaker: “I will not support the use of the QE2 Centre” for the House of Lords when repairs are done to Parliament “and I propose… to support you in identifying a suitable location… in the North, Midlands, South West, Scotland or Wales”.
Moves to overturn Roe v Wade shows women’s rights must never be taken for granted
Health
By Baroness Hayter
Moves to overturn Roe v Wade shows women’s rights must never be taken for granted
Once over my disbelief, then anger, at reports indicating the United States Supreme Court is on the cusp of removing women’s right to access safe, legal abortion, I drew three lessons from the move.
Government must ensure post-Brexit trade agreements receive parliamentary scrutiny
Foreign affairs
By Baroness Hayter
Government must ensure post-Brexit trade agreements receive parliamentary scrutiny
Ever since 2010, Parliament has had an enhanced – though not decisive – role in agreeing international treaties negotiated by the government, with treaties having to be laid in both Houses at least 21 days before ratification.
NHS costs and food standards must be protected if we join the Pacific trade deal
Foreign affairs
By Baroness Hayter
NHS costs and food standards must be protected if we join the Pacific trade deal
In February the government applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (known as CPTPP) – an 11 nation free trade agreement. The diverse membership stretching from Vietnam to Peru encompasses countries such as Japan with whom we already have bilateral deals, and others like Malaysia with whom we have no ongoing talks.
We need contingencies to mitigate the delay to Brexit negotiations as a result of COVID-19
Coronavirus
By Baroness Hayter
We need contingencies to mitigate the delay to Brexit negotiations as a result of COVID-19
This pandemic risks major disruption to Brexit negotiations. MPs need to understand any differences this stalling will make
Baroness Hayter: Critics of the Lords should consider why the government was defeated 15 times on Brexit
Brexit
By Baroness Hayter
Baroness Hayter: Critics of the Lords should consider why the government was defeated 15 times on Brexit

From borders and devolution to legal protections, Lords’ oversight will only lead to better legislation and improved government as we prepare for Brexit, says Dianne Hayter
Baroness Hayter: We should aim for nothing short of a continental Brexit
Brexit
By Baroness Hayter
Baroness Hayter: We should aim for nothing short of a continental Brexit

Dianne Hayter on why Ministers must understand the ties that bind many younger people to Europe and reflect those views when negotiating our departure from the EU.
Self-regulation of the advertising industry simply isn’t working
Culture
By Baroness Hayter
Self-regulation of the advertising industry simply isn’t working

In the current landscape, brands continue to push the boundaries of what is appropriate, knowing their ads will probably run uninterrupted, writes Baroness Hayter
Baroness Hayter: Parliament must be 'able to hold Ministers feet to the fire' on Brexit deal
Brexit
By Baroness Hayter
Baroness Hayter: Parliament must be 'able to hold Ministers feet to the fire' on Brexit deal

Baroness Hayter on a cross-party attempt in the Lords to ensure Theresa May honours a promise to give Parliament a proper say on the UK/EU Brexit agreement.
Baroness Hayter: Making amends to Brexit legislation
Brexit
By Baroness Hayter
Baroness Hayter: Making amends to Brexit legislation

Shadow Spokesperson for Exiting the European Union Baroness Dianne Hayter writes about Labour Lords' strategy for improving the Article 50 Bill.
Baroness Hayter: 'Protect and serve' - Championing of consumer rights needed in the Brexit negotiations
Home affairs
By Baroness Hayter
Baroness Hayter: 'Protect and serve' - Championing of consumer rights needed in the Brexit negotiations

Consumer representatives must have a seat at the Brexit negotiating table over the next 18 months says Baroness Hayter.