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King Charles III will preside over Britain’s State Opening of Parliament, where pomp meets politics

King Charles III is preparing to deliver the King’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023

Britain bans prosecution of past Catholic and Protestant killings in Northern Ireland

Twenty-five years after a Northern Ireland peace agreement, a controversial new law bans prosecution of crimes dating to the Troubles. Supporters deem it reconciliation. Victims see denial of justice.

WEKU · Nov 3, 2023

Peers need more vetting, says new head of House of Lords appointments

Ruth Deech says making huge donations ‘not enough in itself’ and that ‘one has to look at their other qualities’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023

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Government may look soft on crime with early release of foreign criminals, warns ex-Lord Chief Justice

Lords raised concerns that releasing foreign prisoners early sends the wrong message

Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2023

Anti-monarchy group vows to ‘move debate on’ with Edinburgh republican event

A PANEL discussion on the future of Scotland as a republic will aim to “move the debate on” and map out how society could be healthier with an…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2023

Scottish peer hailed for devolution role dies after collapsing outside Lords chamber

A SCOTTISH Labour peer has died aged 73 after collapsing just outside the House of Lords chamber.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2023

Leading Labour figure Lord Elder dies after collapsing outside chamber

Murray Elder was one of the world’s longest living heart transplant patients, having received his in 1988.

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

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Paramedics called to House of Lords to attend medical emergency outside chamber

Despite the emergency, proceedings continued inside the Lords main chamber as peers discussed the crisis in Israel and Gaza.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023

Anas Sarwar on course for collision with Keir Starmer over House of Lords reform

ANAS Sarwar is on a collision course with his UK boss after saying Labour must make reforming the House of Lords one of its top priorities if it…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023

'Profoundly undemocratic': UK parliament objects to anti-monarchy protest

A CAMPAIGN group has accused the Metropolitan Police and Houses of Parliament of “suppressing peaceful protest” after objecting to a planned…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023

Dream Seller and Jendayi catch the eye

Dream Seller & Jendayi stood out in exercise on Mon. Liam (Mosin) 57, 600/43. Ticanto (Mustakim), Axis (Aniket) 54, 600/40. Supernatural (C. Umesh) 52, 600/40. House Of Lords (Mustakim) 53, 600/40. King's Retreat (Kirtish), Angelo (C. Umesh) 54, 600/40. Leitir Mor/Priceless Art (Aniket), C’est L’ Amour (Mustakim) 57, 600/43. Bubbly…

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Jeremy Hunt ‘set to quit as MP’ in fear of a Portillo moment

The chancellor will stand down before the election as likelihood of defeat in new Surrey seat looms, senior Tories say

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023

Labour to omit funding of social care reform from manifesto and scale back Lords plans

Dismay as key proposals are downsized in order to make election offer to voters ‘bombproof’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023

Suella Braverman turns down Archbishop of Canterbury talks over immigration

Former senior adviser to 26 bishops sitting in the House of Lords says home secretary’s response seen as ‘big slap in the face’ at Lambeth Palace

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2023

Tory peer cleared for second time of breaking lobbying rules over PPE contracts

Watchdog says there is insufficient evidence Lord Chadlington breached rules over £50m in contracts

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2023

HMRC investigating tax affairs of one of Tory party’s largest donors

Exclusive: Inquiry into tax affairs of JCB boss Anthony Bamford calls into question whether Tories should accept funds from peer

The Conversation · Sep 25, 2023

The UK just passed an online safety law that could make people less safe

The UK’s long-debated online safety bill (OSB) has been approved by the House of Lords, clearing the way for it to become law. But it has pitted the government, which proposed the bill, against tech companies that provide secure messaging services. Critics say it will allow authorities in the UK…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2023

'Outrage' as hereditary peers elected to Lords on just 23 votes and 75 words

THE appointment of new two hereditary peers on just 23 votes shows the “democratic outrage” of the House of Lords, an SNP MP has said.

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2023

Report details how Scottish peers 'fail to represent Scotland at every level'

THE Scottish peers in the House of Lords “would struggle to be less representative” of the population north of the Border, according to new…

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

SNP MP’s report calls for House of Lords to be abolished

The report said Scotland had 78 peers currently sitting in the House of Lords.

Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2023

OPINION - UK government clashes with Meta: Tech and Science Daily podcast

The controversial Online Safety Bill has passed its last parliamentary hurdle in the House of Lords, meaning it will finally become law after years of delay.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Legislation to tame the online ‘Wild West’ clears Parliament

The Online Safety Bill completed its final stages in the House of Lords.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023

Eleven peers have not sat in Lords for at least a year after failing to take oath to king

Ex-supreme court president among those whose failure to take oath means they cannot sit or vote in second chamber

The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2023

SNP MP accuses peers of 'thwarting' trophy hunting bill with time-wasting tactics

SNP MP Martyn Day has condemned pro-hunting “unelected peers” in the House of Lords for “thwarting” the Hunting Trophies Bill.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

Labour to vote against ‘reckless’ plan to scrap housebuilding pollution rules

The Opposition party argued there are better ways to build new homes than ‘green lighting water pollution’.

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