Proposed new law to tackle cronyism in Lords ‘would enhance public trust’
A proposed new law to reform the House of Lords appointments process would tackle cronyism and “enhance public trust”, ...
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.
Lords complain about crumbling scones and mouse-infested buffets in Parliament
Complaints lodged to the River restaurant and other facilities in the Houses of Parliament, often frequented by peers, have ...
Peers push for Palestinian state recognition Bill amid opposition in Lords
A proposed law requiring the UK to recognise a Palestinian state has attracted support in Parliament, amid warnings it would act as a “licence for further terrorism”. Former minister Baroness ...
Reinvent UK Democracy: Abolish the House of Lords
“The House of Lords is indefensible.” So said Keir Starmer in December 2022, endorsing proposals drawn up by his predecessor ...
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Parliament could be moved onto huge floating barge as MPs debate future
A group backed by a senior Conservative will propose the radical solution to Parliament's restoration troubles tomorrow.
Nelson makes way for Yvette Cooper portrait in Parliament’s diversity drive
Nelson was criticised by Black Lives Matter activists for alleged personal support of slavery, while Drake was targeted for ...
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Lords talking about themselves ‘to destruction’ during hereditary peers debate
Members of the House of Lords are talking about themselves “to destruction” amid a proposed law to oust hereditary peers, Parliament has heard. Labour peer Lord Grocott, who has long ...