JK Rowling turned down House of Lords peerage twice
J.K. Rowling has declined peerage offers three times, indicating her refusal to engage with political accolades amidst her controversial views on gender.
I would put JK Rowling in House of Lords, says Kemi Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch supports giving JK Rowling a peerage in the House of Lords for her views on gender.
JK Rowling turned down House of Lords peerage twice
J.K. Rowling has declined peerage offers three times, indicating her refusal to engage with political accolades amidst her controversial views on gender.
I would put JK Rowling in House of Lords, says Kemi Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch supports giving JK Rowling a peerage in the House of Lords for her views on gender.
Here's the real enigma' about Charlotte Owen: why we still take sexist gossip so seriously | Marina Hyde
The intense scrutiny of Charlotte Owen's career highlights a disturbing trend of sexism disguised as political commentary.
Johnson firm gives Charlotte Owen top job after ex-PM made her UK's youngest peer
Charlotte Owen, appointed by Boris Johnson, now serves as vice president at an environmental consultancy, raising questions about qualifications and transparency.
Johnson attacks 'shameful' treatment of Charlotte Owen
Johnson condemns treatment of Charlotte Owen as sexist and shameful, urging recognition of her political capabilities despite criticism.
Unappealing as some life peers are, entitled lords are defending the indefensible | Catherine Bennett
Charlotte Owen legitimizes hereditary peers amidst Labour's push for reform.
Here's the real enigma' about Charlotte Owen: why we still take sexist gossip so seriously | Marina Hyde
The intense scrutiny of Charlotte Owen's career highlights a disturbing trend of sexism disguised as political commentary.
Johnson firm gives Charlotte Owen top job after ex-PM made her UK's youngest peer
Charlotte Owen, appointed by Boris Johnson, now serves as vice president at an environmental consultancy, raising questions about qualifications and transparency.
Johnson attacks 'shameful' treatment of Charlotte Owen
Johnson condemns treatment of Charlotte Owen as sexist and shameful, urging recognition of her political capabilities despite criticism.
Unappealing as some life peers are, entitled lords are defending the indefensible | Catherine Bennett
Charlotte Owen legitimizes hereditary peers amidst Labour's push for reform.
The Guardian view on the House of Lords: ending inherited power is the right thing to do | Editorial
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 investigated by standards watchdog
Labour peer Lord Alli is under investigation for allegedly failing to register significant donations to Labour politicians, sparking concerns about transparency in politics.
From Earl of Devon to Duke of Norfolk: the hereditary peers set to lose place in Lords
Hereditary peers in the UK are set to lose their rights to sit and vote in the House of Lords, signaling major parliamentary reform.
I sit in the House of Lords and here's why getting rid of 92 hereditary peers won't fix it | Jenny Jones
Hereditary peers illustrate outdated feudal roots in UK politics, yet some contribute valuable insights despite their controversial status.
Peer who praised rising temperatures appointed to climate crisis committee
David Frost, an influential Conservative peer, has been appointed to a key parliamentary committee on the climate crisis despite controversial views on rising global temperatures.
Frost's appointment to the committee suggests that fringe views on climate are becoming more mainstream within the Conservative party.
Watch MPs overturn all 10 Lords' amendments to Safety of Rwanda Bill
The UK Prime Minister plans spring flights for asylum seekers to Rwanda despite opposition from the House of Lords.
Government successfully resisted changes to deportation legislation made by the House of Lords.
The Guardian view on the House of Lords: ending inherited power is the right thing to do | Editorial
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 investigated by standards watchdog
Labour peer Lord Alli is under investigation for allegedly failing to register significant donations to Labour politicians, sparking concerns about transparency in politics.
From Earl of Devon to Duke of Norfolk: the hereditary peers set to lose place in Lords
Hereditary peers in the UK are set to lose their rights to sit and vote in the House of Lords, signaling major parliamentary reform.
I sit in the House of Lords and here's why getting rid of 92 hereditary peers won't fix it | Jenny Jones
Hereditary peers illustrate outdated feudal roots in UK politics, yet some contribute valuable insights despite their controversial status.
Peer who praised rising temperatures appointed to climate crisis committee
David Frost, an influential Conservative peer, has been appointed to a key parliamentary committee on the climate crisis despite controversial views on rising global temperatures.
Frost's appointment to the committee suggests that fringe views on climate are becoming more mainstream within the Conservative party.
Watch MPs overturn all 10 Lords' amendments to Safety of Rwanda Bill
The UK Prime Minister plans spring flights for asylum seekers to Rwanda despite opposition from the House of Lords.
Government successfully resisted changes to deportation legislation made by the House of Lords.
Ministers introduce plans to remove all hereditary peers from Lords
The UK government plans to banish all hereditary peers from the House of Lords, marking a significant parliamentary reform.
Labour launches bid to get rid of hereditary peers
Labour plans to abolish hereditary peers from the House of Lords, marking a significant parliamentary reform. This change aligns with their previous election promises.
Born to rule? The hereditary peers about to lose their seats podcast
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.
Ministers introduce plans to remove all hereditary peers from Lords
The UK government plans to banish all hereditary peers from the House of Lords, marking a significant parliamentary reform.
Labour launches bid to get rid of hereditary peers
Labour plans to abolish hereditary peers from the House of Lords, marking a significant parliamentary reform. This change aligns with their previous election promises.
Born to rule? The hereditary peers about to lose their seats podcast
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.
Public inquiries should be shorter and recommendations tracked, Lords says
Public inquiries need reform to restore trust and ensure action on recommendations, with suggested deadlines and monitoring committees to enhance accountability.
Rape survivor 'disgusted' over no free trial transcripts
Survivors express disappointment as House of Lords rejects free court transcript request for victims.
Public inquiries should be shorter and recommendations tracked, Lords says
Public inquiries need reform to restore trust and ensure action on recommendations, with suggested deadlines and monitoring committees to enhance accountability.
Rape survivor 'disgusted' over no free trial transcripts
Survivors express disappointment as House of Lords rejects free court transcript request for victims.
The 4 reasons why the Rwanda Bill is being fought by Lords
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.
UK's Rwanda bill is a step towards totalitarianism', says Lord Carlile
Cross-bench peer condemns Rwanda bill as a step towards totalitarianism and signals resistance from the House of Lords
The bill aims to declare Rwanda as a safe country for asylum seekers despite a previous supreme court judgment that it was not
Sunak risks fresh Rwanda vote battle in Lords after Commons boost
Rwanda deportation bill faces new challenge in House of Lords
Concerns over delays to PM's deportation plans
MPs set up fight with Lords as they reject amendments to Rwanda Bill
MPs rejected amendments to Rwanda Bill regarding deportation of asylum seekers who aided UK troops, setting a clash with the Lords.
Lords must block dangerous' Rwanda bill, over 250 charities write
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.
Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill comes under fire from Tory and Labour peers
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.
The 4 reasons why the Rwanda Bill is being fought by Lords
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.
UK's Rwanda bill is a step towards totalitarianism', says Lord Carlile
Cross-bench peer condemns Rwanda bill as a step towards totalitarianism and signals resistance from the House of Lords
The bill aims to declare Rwanda as a safe country for asylum seekers despite a previous supreme court judgment that it was not
Sunak risks fresh Rwanda vote battle in Lords after Commons boost
Rwanda deportation bill faces new challenge in House of Lords
Concerns over delays to PM's deportation plans
MPs set up fight with Lords as they reject amendments to Rwanda Bill
MPs rejected amendments to Rwanda Bill regarding deportation of asylum seekers who aided UK troops, setting a clash with the Lords.
Lords must block dangerous' Rwanda bill, over 250 charities write
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.
Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill comes under fire from Tory and Labour peers
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.
Lords to challenge controversial DWP benefits bank account surveillance powers | Computer Weekly
Members of the House of Lords are pushing back against new legislation giving the DWP power to monitor bank accounts for benefit recipients without suspicion of wrongdoing.
Rwanda deportation bill set back again after House of Lords votes
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.
PM set for titanic battle with Lords over Rwanda bill
Defiant peers reject Rishi Sunak's warning on opposing his flagship Rwanda legislation
Support for the Conservatives at lowest level since Liz Truss's final days in Downing Street
Watch: Moment Sunak's Rwanda asylum bill suffers first defeat in House of Lords
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 Rwanda deportation bill passes third reading in Commons
Conservative rebellion against Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill melts away, allowing the legislation to pass its final Commons hurdle.
Sunak will face further challenges from peers in the House of Lords and legal challenges from individuals threatened with deportation to Rwanda.
Watch live: Lords debate Rwanda bill after Sunak wins Commons vote
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
Blow for Sunak as Rwanda plan suffers first defeat in Lords
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 deportation bill set back again after House of Lords votes
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.
PM set for titanic battle with Lords over Rwanda bill
Defiant peers reject Rishi Sunak's warning on opposing his flagship Rwanda legislation
Support for the Conservatives at lowest level since Liz Truss's final days in Downing Street
Watch: Moment Sunak's Rwanda asylum bill suffers first defeat in House of Lords
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 Rwanda deportation bill passes third reading in Commons
Conservative rebellion against Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill melts away, allowing the legislation to pass its final Commons hurdle.
Sunak will face further challenges from peers in the House of Lords and legal challenges from individuals threatened with deportation to Rwanda.
Watch live: Lords debate Rwanda bill after Sunak wins Commons vote
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
Blow for Sunak as Rwanda plan suffers first defeat in Lords
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.
Tory peer says trans youth shouldn't transition 'until their late 20s'
Support for delayed transitioning until late twenties for young trans people
Debate in House of Lords on supporting trans kids in schools and opposition from LGBTQ+ organizations
Watch live: Rwanda policy debate after MPs warn bill flouts human rights law
The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill is being debated in the House of Lords, despite concerns about its compatibility with human rights obligations.
The bill is intended to prevent legal challenges to the deportation scheme by limiting asylum seekers' ability to appeal against being sent to Rwanda.
Tory grandee warns Rwanda bill risks elected dictatorship'
Tory grandee Ken Clarke criticizes Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill and warns about the dangers of overturning a Supreme Court ruling.
The Safety of Rwanda bill passed its first hurdle in the House of Lords but is expected to face more opposition as peers attempt to amend it next month.
What is the point of Lebedev peerage, asks ex-Lords speaker
Baroness D'Souza criticizes Lord Lebedev's appointment to the House of Lords and questions his role and attendance
The House of Lords has been frequently criticized for its size and appointments
OpenAI Pleads That It Can't Make Money Without Using Copyrighted Materials for Free
OpenAI is requesting permission to use copyrighted works in order to train its AI models and continue growing its business.
OpenAI argues that using only public domain content would not be sufficient for training their large language models.
Tell us if Michelle Mone should be expelled from Lords following PPE scandal
A Tory minister has called for Michelle Mone to be barred from the House of Lords after she admitted benefiting from a PPE contract worth 60 million pounds.
Baroness Mone has been on a leave of absence from the Lords for more than a year as she seeks to clear her name over the scandal.
Michelle Mone should not return to House of Lords, says Tory minister
Conservative minister Lord Callanan hopes Michelle Mone does not return to the House of Lords after she admitted lying about her involvement with a company that had UK government PPE deals during the pandemic.
Mone had repeatedly denied any connection to PPE Medpro, which made millions of pounds in profits during the pandemic but later admitted to lying to protect her family from media attention.
Michelle Mone should not return to the Lords after PPE scandal, minister says
Tory minister calls for Michelle Mone to not return to House of Lords following PPE contract scandal
Pressure mounts on government as Labour calls for Michael Gove to answer questions
Michelle Mone squares up to Sunak after PM's intervention over PPE scandal live
Michelle Mone defends herself against calls to be barred from the House of Lords over her involvement in PPE contracts
Mone claims that she was honest with the government and NHS about her involvement
Tell us if Michelle Mone should be expelled from Lords following PPE scandal
A Tory minister has called for Michelle Mone to be barred from the House of Lords after she admitted benefiting from a PPE contract worth 60 million pounds.
Baroness Mone has been on a leave of absence from the Lords for more than a year as she seeks to clear her name over the scandal.
Michelle Mone should not return to House of Lords, says Tory minister
Conservative minister Lord Callanan hopes Michelle Mone does not return to the House of Lords after she admitted lying about her involvement with a company that had UK government PPE deals during the pandemic.
Mone had repeatedly denied any connection to PPE Medpro, which made millions of pounds in profits during the pandemic but later admitted to lying to protect her family from media attention.
Michelle Mone should not return to the Lords after PPE scandal, minister says
Tory minister calls for Michelle Mone to not return to House of Lords following PPE contract scandal
Pressure mounts on government as Labour calls for Michael Gove to answer questions
Michelle Mone squares up to Sunak after PM's intervention over PPE scandal live
Michelle Mone defends herself against calls to be barred from the House of Lords over her involvement in PPE contracts
Mone claims that she was honest with the government and NHS about her involvement