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Alister Jack spares Tories a byelection by ruling out Lords switch

Boris Johnson ally says he would not accept peerage while still an MP but will stand down at next election

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack will not run for re-election as MP

But he has left the door open to accepting a peerage and entering the House of Lords.

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

Tory peer’s family used no-fault eviction against mould complaint tenant

Exclusive: Apolo Siskos says he was sent section 21 eviction notice – which Tories have promised to ban

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023

Are killer robots the future of war?

They could transform the battlefield but is the world ready for machines that decide who to kill? No, say many nations.

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2023

‘Alternative funding models’ for BBC Singers being considered

Charlotte Moore said the BBC is committed to being the ‘greatest champion for classical music’.

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023

Kemi Badenoch takes responsibility for scaling down EU law ‘bonfire’

Senior Tories have criticised the move to cut back post-Brexit plans to scrap EU laws.

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023

Who is Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price, and why has he quit the party?

Plaid Cymru is looking to find a new leader after the departure of Adam Price

Evening Standard · May 11, 2023

Illegal Migration Bill not against Christian values – Home Office minister

Sarah Dines MP urged Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby to ‘look again’ at the reforms following his rare intervention in the House of Lords.

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023

Lords refuse to stop 'unacceptable' Illegal Migration Bill despite opposition

AN attempt to stop Suella Braverman's Illegal Migration Bill has been heavily defeated in the House of Lords.

The National (Scotland) · May 11, 2023

‘Game-changing’ amendments planned for NI legacy Bill, says Heaton-Harris

The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill is set for its final committee stage sitting in the House of Lords on Thursday.

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023