Top Conservative peer urges Starmer to give Reform seats in House of Lords
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Top Conservative peer urges Starmer to give Reform seats in House of Lords
"From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging."
"The beauty of this house is its complete freedom, so any person here wants to put down an amendment, that amendment must be heard, he said. Having someone from a party that is represented in the House of Commons, to take a detailed part in examination and to put forward that party's point of view, I think, is a sensible principle."
The Independent positions itself as a donor-supported news organisation that sends journalists to cover developing stories across topics such as reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. Donations fund on-the-ground reporting and investigative projects, including a documentary titled 'The A Word'. The outlet avoids paywalls to keep reporting accessible, arguing that quality journalism should be available to everyone and funded by those who can afford it. Senior Conservative peer Lord True urged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to consider granting Reform UK representation in the House of Lords after party leader Nigel Farage requested lifetime peerages. Lord True emphasized the Lords' role in scrutinising amendments and called for generational refresh in the chamber.
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