SNP president calls out 'utter idiocy' of Tory peer's climate rant THE SNP president has called out for a Tory peer for his “dangerously stupid” stance on climate change. The National (Scotland) · Jul 26, 2023
Can Westminster really 'sanction' Scotland? A legal expert explains The House of Lords - in current focus because of the questionable system of patronage given to Prime Ministers disgraced or otherwise - yesterday… The National (Scotland) · Jul 25, 2023
Lord says Scottish ministers should be FINED for promoting independence AN unelected peer has said Westminster should have the power to FINE Scottish ministers working to promote independence. The National (Scotland) · Jul 25, 2023
Scotland reacts as UK mulls independence campaign 'sanctions' YESSERS have reacted with fury to the revelation the UK Government is considering sanctioning the Scottish Government for spending money on… The National (Scotland) · Jul 25, 2023
Rhodes wildfires are climate wake-up call, says UK minister Patrick Courtown sounds warning as evacuation flights head to Greek island to rescue stranded Britons The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2023
Radio host sparks outrage with tweet comparing Mhairi Black with unelected peers BROADCASTER Iain Dale has been called out for a Tweet in which he compared Mhairi Black to unelected peers in the House of Lords. The National (Scotland) · Jul 25, 2023
Who is Charlotte Owen and why did she get a peerage? The 30-year-old aide among controversial names on Boris Johnson’s resignation honours list The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023
House of Lords could be replaced by bots with ‘deeper knowledge’, says peer The House of Lords could be replaced by bots with “deeper knowledge, higher productivity and lower running costs”, a peer has said during a… The National (Scotland) · Jul 24, 2023
Boris Johnson’s former adviser becomes youngest peer in the House of Lords Baroness Owen of Alderley Edge, 30, and Conservative Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen, 36, took their seats in the Lords on Monday. The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023
Charlotte Owen: Former Boris Johnson aide becomes youngest ever peer after taking seat in House of Lords Baroness Owen’s appointment to the House of Lords was branded ‘completely staggering’ by one No 10 insider The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023
Lords' Levelling Up power grab 'must be fought tooth and nail' A LORDS plot to unilaterally scrap Scottish environmental rules “must be fought tooth and nail”, the SNP’s president has said. The National (Scotland) · Jul 24, 2023
Who is Charlotte Owen and why did she get a peerage? The 29-year-old aide among controversial names on Boris Johnson’s resignation honours list The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023
Former assistant to Boris Johnson to become UK’s youngest peer next week Charlotte Owen was named on ex-PM’s controversial honours list The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023
Illegal migration bill to become law: what you need to know The UK government has succeeded in passing its illegal migration bill. After a series of late-night votes and months of controversy, the bill is now set to receive royal assent and become the Illegal Migration Act 2023. The following round-up will give you the key details of the bill and… The Conversation · Jul 19, 2023
The Conversation · Jul 19, 2023 How the UK's new immigration law will put more people at risk of modern slavery The UK’s illegal migration bill is set to become law after going back and forth between the two houses of parliament. The final sticking point, which the House of Lords tried to address in a series of amendments, was about the bill’s treatment of people who have experienced modern slavery.
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023 UK Government urged to reflect as legacy Bill fails to pass before recess The Bill would give immunity from prosecution for Troubles-related offences to people who co-operated with a truth recovery body.
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023 Northern Ireland Legacy Bill ‘difficult and challenging’ legislation, says peer Lord Caine also described the immunity element of the Bill as ‘contentious’.
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023 Action needed to tackle noise and light pollution, peers say A report by the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee found poorly regulated pollutants were having an impact on health and quality of life.
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023 MPs overturn attempts to remove immunity clause from Troubles legacy Bill MPs voted 292 to 200, majority 92, to disagree with the change to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2023 Rule-breaking senior Tory at centre of partygate scandal joins House of Lords A SENIOR Tory who was at the centre of the partygate scandal is now a member of the House of Lords ...
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023 Keir Starmer suggests two-child benefit cap row is example of what taking ‘tough choices’ involves – as it happened Labour leader says party is having row about ‘touch choices’ at the moment during speech at thinktank run by Tony Blair
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023 Government urges peers to end stand-off over Illegal Migration Bill Concerns remain over powers in the Bill, including on the detention of unaccompanied children and treatment of modern slavery victims.
The Hindu · Jul 15, 2023 Kashmiri craft revivalist Kadri speaks at House of Lords, pushes for slow, sustainable fashion Kashmiri businessman Mujtaba Kadri urges House of Lords to promote slow, sustainable fashion & duty-free import of 'Kashmir Pashmina' to empower women & increase financial independence. APPG India expresses interest in organising meeting in Kashmir.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2023 Lord Brown of Eaton-Under-Heywood obituary Judge who made a lasting impact on immigration and sexual offence law and went on to become a supreme court justice
The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2023 Joanna Cherry: There are things Holyrood should learn from Westminster ON Tuesday evening, MPs spent the best part of four hours walking round in circles voting on the amendments made by the House of Lords to the…