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David Alton was a Member of the House of Commons and today is a Life Peer of the House of Lords. The links below are a gateway to exploring his work in both Houses. For a bibliographical account of David Alton's political career, together with his maiden speeches, please click here.


A view of the House of Commons - Click here to go to the House of Commons Home Page David Alton's Maiden speech House of Commons 3 April 1979
Five days ago the people of Edge Hill decided to reject the old ways. They gave a massive thumbs down sign to both the other parties. I believe that that happened because people are frustrated and cynical about the way in which politicians have let them down. People of my generation are angry about the way in which the establishment parties have forgotten what service means and have forgotten about the way in which people should see and hear from their elected representatives.
A view of the House of Lords - Click here to go to the House of Lords Home Page

Lord Alton's Maiden speech House of Lords 22 October 1997
Along with my own children I have both British and Irish passports. Why? Because love of country need not imply a hatred of another country. In common with millions of others who draw on the diversity and strength of the British and Irish traditions I would add my voice as an encouragement to the Government as they painstakingly work for an end to sectarianism

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