HISTORICAL FACTS: Baroness smith | History Defined

Who's in Andy Burnham's Government? Complete list of ministers chosen by new PM

Who are the new ministers in Andy Burnham’s Government?

Evening Standard · Jul 22

'Don't bunk off on Monday!': Minister's plea to England fans ahead of 1am World Cup match against Mexico

Skills minister Baroness Smith says she will be taking a ‘disco nap’ ahead of England’s last-16 match in Mexico City

Evening Standard · Jul 2

Catcallers harassing women in central London to be hit with £100-on-the-spot fines by Met Police

The fixed penaty notices are for breaching a Public Space Protection Order

Evening Standard · Jul 2

UK ends centuries-old hereditary seats from House of Lords

Lord True, the Conservatives’ shadow Lords leader, described the Bill as a ‘bitter pill’ for many

The Independent UK · Mar 10

Hereditary peers to leave red benches before next King’s Speech

The Lords on Tuesday accepted a final draft of the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill, clearing the way for it to be added to the statute book.

Evening Standard · Mar 10

Discussing possible punishments for welfare rebels ‘not constructive’ – minister

Baroness Jacqui Smith was asked whether Labour rebels will have the whip removed.

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2025

Call to end postcode lottery in children’s social care after Sara Sharif tragedy

A Liberal Democrat peer has tabled amendments that aim to give a ‘basic level of protection’ to every child.

Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025

House of Lords put up their own payments by more than one-fifth

PEERS have awarded themselves an inflation-busting hike in the amount they can claim for overnight stays in London and backed a separate payout…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3, 2025

Peers who ‘make great sacrifices’ hike their own overnight allowance by a fifth

Members of the unelected chamber wave through the increase without a vote.

Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2025

Late Labour leader John Smith’s daughter asks to be accepted as herself in Lords

Baroness Smith of Cluny KC took up the role of Advocate General for Scotland following a distinguished legal career.

Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024