On December 20, an MP was reported as saying that part of a Bill which charities believe will restrict their ability to speak for vulnerable people should be dropped.
The comments of MP Lisa Nandy, shadow voluntary sector minister, came as peers in the House of Lords debated the controversial lobbying Bill, after the government put on pause the progress of the legislation for five weeks amidst widespread concerns.
Lisa Nandy said: ‘I don’t see any need for legislation that restricts charities’ abilities to speak out’. She explained that the charity sector ‘acts like a megaphone for people who don’t usually have a voice’.
