#house-of-lords

#house-of-lords

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

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

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.

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Labour plans to abolish the remaining 92 hereditary peers from the House of Lords, considering it outdated and out of step with modern Britain.

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.

Imposing retirement age of 80 on House of Lords members and phasing out hereditary peers if Labour wins the election.

Labour plans to abolish hereditary peers from the House of Lords, marking a significant parliamentary reform. This change aligns with their previous election promises.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Hereditary peers illustrate outdated feudal roots in UK politics, yet some contribute valuable insights despite their controversial status.

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.

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

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.

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

Johnson condemns treatment of Charlotte Owen as sexist and shameful, urging recognition of her political capabilities despite criticism.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak won a parliamentary vote on his plan to send migrants to Rwanda, avoiding a serious weakening of his authority.

The bill still needs approval from the unelected upper chamber House of Lords and could face legal challenges before becoming law.

The House of Lords erupted in laughter at a member's joke about a former prime minister during a session on foreign affairs.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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