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Shouting protesters disrupt House of Lords demanding unelected chamber be abolished

Protesters stormed the House of Lords on Thursday, 20 March, demanding that the unelected chamber be abolished.

The Independent UK

Demonstrators disrupt House of Lords to demand abolition of unelected chamber

The House was adjourned for a short time as the demonstrators were escorted out.

Evening Standard

Peer on board of healthcare firm attended meeting at which minister was lobbied

Questions raised about whether Jitesh Gadhia’s attendance at discussion between Accord Healthcare and government was within Lords rules

The Guardian - UK

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Peer who led government NHS review failed to declare shares in health firms

Lord Darzi’s undeclared interests in four companies included $500,000 of shares in US-based healthcare venture

The Guardian - UK

Shocking state of asbestos-ridden Houses of Parliament uncovered in new survey

Concerns have been raised repeatedly that the iconic Westminster building could face a Notre-Dame style blaze if restoration work is not completed

The Independent UK

Fire could ‘burn down’ UK parliament and asbestos is rife, surveys show

Peter Hain says 44 fires have been recorded in the past decade and more than 1,000 asbestos incidents

The Guardian - UK

Five key takeaways from the Guardian’s House of Lords series

Two peers are now under investigation after undercover reporting on members of parliament’s second chamber

The Guardian - UK

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Proposed new law to tackle cronyism in Lords ‘would enhance public trust’

The House of Lords (Peerage Nominations) Bill would restrain the Prime Minister’s power in appointing members of the upper chamber.

The Independent UK

UK Government says it cannot support Palestinian state recognition Bill

Liberal Democrat peer Baroness Northover had tabled draft legislation in the House of Lords.

Evening Standard

Peers push for Palestinian state recognition Bill amid opposition in Lords

The Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill was brought forward by Liberal Democrat former minister Baroness Northover.

Evening Standard

Lords watchdog investigates Richard Dannatt after Guardian revelations

Peer and former head of army offered to secure meetings with ministers for potential commercial client

The Guardian - UK

Labour’s cautionary tale: how hereditary peers clung on for 26 years

Delay in removing hereditaries from Lords illustrates how hard it will be to push through more significant changes

The Guardian - UK

Starmer has been ‘mugged by reality’ since general election, senior Tory claims

Shadow Commons leader Jesse Norman said Labour is becoming progressively more Conservative while it is in office.

The Independent UK

Lords talking about themselves ‘to destruction’ during hereditary peers debate

Campaigner Lord Grocott urged colleagues to move faster in scrutinising legislation set to oust hereditary peers.

Evening Standard

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Scottish Labour grandee claims £30k – but hasn't spoken in Lords in 26 years

A SCOTTISH Labour grandee claimed more than £30,000 in expenses from the House of Lords during the last parliament despite not speaking in the…

The Guardian - UK

Financial watchdog scraps plan to ‘name and shame’ UK firms under investigation

FCA move follows longstanding pressure against new public interest test for announcing investigations

The Guardian - UK

Peers working for City firms dominate Lords panel scrutinising financial sector

Committee criticised regulator’s proposals to name and shame companies under investigation

The Guardian - UK

Silent minority: 15 peers claimed £585k while not speaking in a single Lords debate

Analysis shows 10% of peers make half of all contributions to debates while others claim allowances but say nothing

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'Labour lies': Thangam Debbonaire called out for taking Lords seat

A FORMER Labour MP who has taken a seat in the House of Lords has been called out after she previously said the institution was "rewarding…

The Guardian - UK

Philip Hammond has made millions from 30 roles while member of Lords

Former chancellor’s roles since becoming a peer in 2020 include working for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait

The Guardian - UK

Foreign states including repressive regimes pay peers over £3m in two years

Middle East nations among those to have paid 27 members of Lords for work such as consultancy and legal advice

The Guardian - UK

Cash before honours: the Tory donors made peers who barely speak in Lords

Critics say perception that peerages may be a reward for donations harms upper house’s reputation – especially when peers do little to participate

The Guardian - UK

Age, gender, education: the House of Lords in charts

Labour is trying to remove hereditary peers but plans for an age limit appears in doubt and the Lords still lacks diversity

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: House of Lords members have given £109m to political parties

Conservatives benefit most from donations provided either before or after peers secured their seats

The Guardian - UK

As the youngest peer in the House of Lords, I have a bold plan for this place. Abolish it – me included

I came here a year ago because Plaid Cymru seeks to protect Welsh interests. But I think Labour should keep its vow and scrap this chamber, writes Baroness Smith of Llanfaes

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