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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 49 | History Defined

House of Lords needs more experts, says speaker, as former PMs line up allies

Exclusive: John McFall says upper house is in danger of falling ‘out of sync’, amid controversy over Johnson and Truss choices

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2023

Scottish Labour figures slam Keir Starmer after he admitted he forced Richard Leonard to resign

Former Scottish Labour MSP Neil Findlay said that Starmer's actions "are neither democratic nor socialist."

Daily Record · Apr 4, 2023

Tributes to Tory ‘giant’ Nigel Lawson after his death

The former MP and leading Brexiteer served in Margaret Thatcher’s government and sat in the House of Lords until his retirement in December.

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

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Brickbat: It's Not Up For Debate

Members of the debating society at Royal Holloway, University of London, a public university in England, said they were "strong armed" and "bullied" by the student union into rescinding an invitation to Claire Fox to speak. Fox is a member of the House of Lords and head of a free…

Reason · Apr 3, 2023

Lady Masham of Ilton obituary

Tireless disability campaigner, Paralympian and longest-serving female member of the Lords

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2023

MLAs returning to Stormont would be like collaborators says Baroness Kate Hoey

The former Labour MP is a firm supporter of Brexit

Belfast Live · Mar 29, 2023

Labour peer asks to be on Boris Johnson’s jury if ex-prime minister faces trial

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock’s question to justice minister Lord Bellamy sparked laughter across the House of Lords.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

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THIRD hereditary peer given top job in Rishi Sunak’s government

RISHI Sunak has given a top ministerial position in the UK Government to a hereditary peer, for the third time in three months.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 28, 2023

Martin Lewis admits why he won't be re-applying to join the House of Lords after being turned down

The consumer champ was rejected last year as he could not commit enough time

Manchester Evening News · Mar 26, 2023

Fury as 49-day PM Liz Truss 'gives peerages to people who plunged UK into chaos'

Liz Truss - who lasted just 49 days as PM after she tanked the economy - has nominated at least four new lifelong members of the House of Lords.

Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2023

MPs back plans to make street sexual harassment like catcalling illegal

The Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Bill received an unopposed third reading in the Commons. It will now be scrutinised in the House of Lords before it becomes law.

Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2023

Bishop of Manchester urges Government to scrap two-child limit on Universal Credit, saying it 'drives' more children into poverty

The Rt Rev David Walker argued the rule was 'the greatest contributor to driving more children into poverty'

Manchester Evening News · Mar 24, 2023

Carol Vorderman addresses Baroness Michelle Mone bitter feud

The ex-Countdown star once had a close friendship with the lingerie tycoon, attending glitzy events with her

Bristol Post · Mar 22, 2023

Troubles legacy approach cannot be imposed on Northern Ireland – Labour

Chris Heaton-Harris faced calls to take a ‘different approach’ if Northern Ireland’s political parties continue to oppose the Legacy Bill.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2023

Water firms focused on returns at expense of environment, say peers

Lords committee criticises Ofwat for failing to ensure firms invested enough in sewage network

Belfast Live · Mar 21, 2023

Northern Ireland community projects facing "cliff edge" as EU money runs out

"As the EU funding falls away, the UK funding comes in to replace it and we are seeking to do that in as smooth a way as possible"

The Conversation · Mar 21, 2023

Ukraine: how uncrewed boats are changing the way wars are fought at sea

When Ukraine successfully deployed self-driving “drone” boats for a major attack on the Russian navy at Sevastopol in Crimea in September 2022 it was a defining moment that changed the future of naval warfare. Uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) have been used before, but this was the first instance of multiple,…

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2023

Bill banning import of hunting trophies into UK passed by MPs

House of Lords to rule on divisive legislation that would stop import of endangered animals’ body parts

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Manchester Evening News · Mar 15, 2023

Outrage as ex-BBC governor says Lineker should be replaced by a woman 'at half the price'

Lord Young sparked outcry in the House of Lords

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

Baroness Masham, Paralympian and longest-serving female member of House of Lords, dies

The Spinal Injuries Association charity, which she founded, said she died peacefully in hospital on Sunday

Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2023

Baroness Masham, longest serving female House of Lords member dies, aged 87

The Spinal Injuries Association charity, which she founded, said she died peacefully in hospital on Sunday.

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

Baroness Masham, longest serving female House of Lords member, dies aged 87

The Spinal Injuries Association charity, which she founded, said she died peacefully in hospital on Sunday.

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023

‘World of woke’ must not prevent children enjoying ‘age of innocence’, says peer

Conservative Baroness Seccombe voiced concerns as the House of Lords held its annual International Women’s Day debate.

Daily Mirror · Mar 10, 2023

Rishi Sunak could face huge spat as Boris Johnson nominates Daily Mail chief for peerage

The shamed former Prime Minister is reportedly sticking to his guns over Daily Mail boss Paul Dacre being on his resignation honours list - the second time he's been nominated for a peerage.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2023

Ministers are staging another Brexit coup – and only the House of Lords can save us

The retained EU law bill is an outrageously undemocratic attempt to transfer law-making powers from parliament to Whitehall, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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