#house-of-lords

#house-of-lords

Britain faces tough choices between higher taxes or reduced state services due to unsustainable national debt.

The House of Lords is urging the government to reform disability benefits due to rising costs exceeding Armed Forces spending.

Lord Stone was suspended for six months due to abusive behavior towards parliamentary staff, highlighting issues of conduct within the House of Lords.

Baroness Meyer faces a three-week suspension from the House of Lords for racially intolerant remarks and inappropriate behavior towards fellow peers.

Dozens of Lords protest Catherine Meyer's suspension, claiming it violates principles of natural justice and lacks fairness in the investigation process.

The UK government plans to banish all hereditary peers from the House of Lords, marking a significant parliamentary reform.

Labour plans to abolish the remaining 92 hereditary peers from the House of Lords, considering it outdated and out of step with modern Britain.

Sue Gray has been appointed a Labour peer, indicating a strategic shift in House of Lords political representation.

Sir Keir Starmer plans to nominate Sue Gray for a House of Lords position, reflecting ongoing reforms in Labour's approach to peerages.

A new bill aims to remove hereditary peers from the House of Lords, signaling a significant constitutional reform after Labour's election win.

The removal of hereditary peers from the House of Lords represents a significant milestone yet raises concerns about increased prime ministerial patronage.

The intense scrutiny of Charlotte Owen's career highlights a disturbing trend of sexism disguised as political commentary.

UK political figures are facing scrutiny for supporting Azerbaijan's government, which has a record of human rights abuses.

Lord Cromwell, a hereditary peer, emphasizes that his aristocratic background does not define his work in the House of Lords.

Labour is advancing House of Lords reform to eliminate hereditary peerage privileges, a significant shift against centuries of inherited legislative power.

Labour peer Lord Alli is under investigation for allegedly failing to register significant donations to Labour politicians, sparking concerns about transparency in politics.

Charlotte Owen, appointed by Boris Johnson, now serves as vice president at an environmental consultancy, raising questions about qualifications and transparency.

Labour's appointment of new peers strengthens its influence in the House of Lords, despite previous plans to reform the chamber.

Keir Starmer is urged to reform the House of Lords by removing Bishops' automatic seats.

Hereditary peers in the UK are set to lose their rights to sit and vote in the House of Lords, signaling major parliamentary reform.

The House of Lords may soon see the abolition of all hereditary peer seats, as a significant parliamentary vote has backed the government's proposal.

Charlotte Owen legitimizes hereditary peers amidst Labour's push for reform.

The Earls of Devon have a long history dating back to the Empress Matilda's time, emphasizing the need for long-term perspectives in politics.

J.K. Rowling has declined peerage offers three times, indicating her refusal to engage with political accolades amidst her controversial views on gender.

Kemi Badenoch supports giving JK Rowling a peerage in the House of Lords for her views on gender.

The House of Lords remains a symbol of Britain's resistance to political reform and systemic privilege.

Keir Starmer suggested House of Lords members retire at 80, not implying Joe Biden's fitness to be President.

Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak clashed over deportation policy and criminal prosecutions during Prime Minister's Questions.

The Prime Minister faced criticism for accepting a helicopter ride from a Tory donor accused of making racist remarks.

Peers in the House of Lords voted in favor of changes to the controversial Rwanda Bill.

The Rwanda Bill, if passed, could lead to the deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda via illegal routes.

MPs rejected amendments to Rwanda Bill regarding deportation of asylum seekers who aided UK troops, setting a clash with the Lords.

Over 250 charities and civil society bodies are calling on the House of Lords to block the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill, labeling it an attack on human rights.

The bill would create a two-tiered system of human rights, with some people having access to UK courts and others not, potentially breaching international law and the Good Friday agreement.

Conservative and Labour peers in the House of Lords oppose Rishi Sunak's Rwanda deportation bill, citing the dangerous precedent it sets.

The bill, which aims to overcome a Supreme Court ruling blocking deportation to Rwanda, has passed the House of Commons but may face amendments in the Lords.

Peers in the House of Lords voted against the small boats bill for deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda, citing concerns about international law compliance.

Lord Vernon Coaker emphasized the importance of upholding international law and criticized the exemption of ministers in the bill.

Peers in the House of Lords have opposed the bill to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, seeking to make it easier for judges to challenge the decision.

The government's plan to stop small boat crossings through this bill faces significant opposition due to concerns about potential risks and court independence.

Baroness Shami Chakrabarti scolded in House of Lords for shouting at health minister during debate on the Trips waiver.

Sunak faced House of Lords defeat on Rwandan deportation bill

Legislation faces challenges on legality and human rights compliance

Heroes who assisted UK forces must not be deported to Rwanda.

House of Lords aims to amend stop the boats bill to protect Afghan heroes.

Rishi Sunak faces rebellion over Afghan heroes deportation exemption

House of Lords amendment prevents deportation of Afghan heroes supporting UK troops

Tory MPs rejected plan to prevent deportation of Afghan heroes who supported British troops to Rwanda.

Peers voted to exempt Afghan heroes supported UK troops from being sent to Rwanda under Sunak's bill.

House of Lords backed amendment preventing deportation of those who supported British armed forces.

Former police chief jokingly admits to not reporting wife's stolen credit card because thief spent less than she did.

His deadpan delivery left the House of Lords unsure if he was joking or serious.

Lord Mackenzie of Framwellgate joked about not reporting his wife's stolen credit card because the thief spent less than his wife.

The House of Lords reacted with laughter to the deadpan delivery of Lord Mackenzie's comment.

Peers in House of Lords defeated government on all 10 votes regarding Rwandan deportation bill

Amendments were passed to exempt certain individuals and provide safeguards for victims of modern slavery during deportation to Rwanda.

The Rwanda asylum bill has suffered its first defeat in the House of Lords.

Peers supported a call to delay the ratification of the treaty with Rwanda until the government can prove the country is safe.

Rishi Sunak's flagship Rwanda asylum policy is being debated in the House of Lords after passing the Commons

Serious opposition is expected in the House of Lords, with concerns that the legislation represents a step towards totalitarianism

The House of Lords voted to delay Rishi Sunak's deportation plan with Rwanda until the government can prove the country is safe.

Lord Goldsmith's cross-party agreements committee argued that the promised safeguards in the agreement are incomplete and must be guaranteed before ratification.

Rwanda bill faces test in House of Lords

Rishi Sunak's asylum scheme bill faces scrutiny from critics