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 also expressed dissatisfaction at the prices of the meals on offer. A ...
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Some House of Lords members pocketing huge sums while 'not contributing' to debates
New research has discovered that 15 peers in the House of Lords claimed almost £600,000 in allowances and expenses despite ...
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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Nine of Parliament’s most weird and wonderful traditions
The House of Lords has its own mace too. The Mace is a symbol of the Queen’s authority that sits in the House of Commons chamber when Parliament is in session. Any debate that takes place ...
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 ...