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Keir Starmer and Gordon Brown reveal big plans for Britain

Manchester should be 'the modern home of advanced machinery'

Manchester Evening News · Dec 5, 2022

The planned additional powers for Wales contained in Labour's new report on overhauling British politics

Such reforms would include shifting 50,000 civil servants out of London, abolishing the House of Lords, and forming an elected second chamber for devolved nations.

Wales Online · Dec 5, 2022

Labour unveils ethics reforms to undo ‘Conservative sleaze’

A new integrity and ethics commission is one of several proposals aimed to improve standards in politics.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

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Keir Stamer says the House of Lords is ‘not capable of being defended’

Speaking in a live address from Leeds on Monday morning, SIr Keir Starmer said that the House of Lords was 'not capable of being defended.' As he set out his plans for constitutional reform, he clarified that revisions to the second chamber should be seen within a wider context of…

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2022

What Labour would do if they got into power- key points from new Blueprint

The proposal forms part of Labour’s blueprint for a “New Britain”, outlined in the report of its commission on the UK’s future – headed by ex-premier Gordon Brown

Wales Online · Dec 5, 2022

Labour commission unveils 'profoundly underwhelming' plans for 'New Britain'

SWEEPING plans to reshape Britain’s economic and political landscape have been set out by Labour’s commission on the future of the UK.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2022

Starmer hopes to abolish House of Lords in Labour’s first term

However, the Labour leader did not commit to a timeframe for the move, stressing discussions are pending on when ‘exactly’ it would take place.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

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Labour to abolish House of Lords ‘as quickly as possible’

Sir Keir Starmer suggested the move could be delivered during Labour’s first term in government

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2022

Labour to abolish House of Lords and give greater devolution in 'biggest ever transfer of power from Westminster to the British people'

Sir Keir Starmer and Gordon Brown will present Labour's political reforms today

Manchester Evening News · Dec 5, 2022

Labour plan to reform constitution will end ‘sticking plaster politics’, says Starmer

Proposals, including abolishing House of Lords, aimed at moving power away from London

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022

Gove confirms mandatory housebuilding targets for councils will be abolished in face of Tory rebellion – as it happened

Levelling up secretary confirms government will change levelling up bill after number of Tory MPs tabled rebel amendment

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022

Keir Starmer agrees with Leave voters’ ‘basic case’ for Brexit despite backing Remain

Rejoining EU single market would not boost economic growth, says Labour leader

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

Afternoon Update: Jail term for protester condemned; Brian Houston trial begins; and dead Caspian seals

Outcry after climate activist jailed in New South Wales as Senator David Pocock defends right to protest

The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2022

Gordon Brown to unveil plan to 'make Britain work for Scotland'

LABOUR’S reforms to the UK, which will provide an “enhanced” role for Scotland as part of the new arrangements, will answer “people’s…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2022

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Daily Mirror · Dec 5, 2022

Keir Starmer set to unveil plans to scrap unelected and 'indefensible' House of Lords

Speaking alongside the former PM Gordon Brown on Monday, the Labour leader will vow to deliver 'the biggest ever transfer of power from Westminster to the British people' as he publishes the Commission on the UK's Future

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

Labour must abolish ‘indefensible’ House of Lords, says Gordon Brown

The party to unveil its blueprint for reform as Sir Keir Starmer hints scrapping the upper chamber may have to wait for a second term for Labour.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

Labour’s proposed reforms to UK ‘answer people’s desire for change’, says Brown

The former prime minister has produced a report for his party looking at changes that can be made to how the UK operates.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

Current House of Lords set-up ‘indefensible’, Gordon Brown insists

The former prime minister spoke out as Labour prepares to publish a report looking at how to reform the UK.

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The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2022

‘Indefensible’ House of Lords will be replaced with elected chamber, Keir Starmer to pledge

‘We aim to deliver it in the first term,’ party says – scotching suggestions of delay

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2022

Labour unveils plan to overhaul constitution and replace the Lords

Gordon Brown’s Commission on the UK’s Future also aims to curb influence of wealth and foreign money

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2022

Newport statue to commemorate Welsh suffragette Lady Rhondda

Sculpture of campaigner to be unveiled next year as one of five in Monumental Welsh Women project

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2022

Tory peer argues Lords should remain unelected to ensure ‘scrutiny’ of laws

Lord Norton urged caution over what he described as ‘Big Bang reform’ to the upper chamber.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2022

Keir Starmer warned by Labour peers not to waste political capital on Lords reform

Policy could distract party from pushing through other urgent measures, leader is told

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022

Michelle Mone accused of trying to ‘bully’ ministers over PPE contracts

Whitehall sources reportedly say ‘rude’ peer lobbied Michael Gove and Lord Agnew to secure business for PPE Medpro

The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2022

Keir Starmer set to backtrack over House of Lords abolition pledge, reports say

LABOUR'S plans to abolish the House of Lords are set to be compromised after a row between Gordon Brown and Keir Starmer’s advisers, it has…

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