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House of Lords to face ‘immediate modernisation’ under a Labour government
The House of Lords faces “immediate modernisation” under Labour, although the party put no timeframe on Sir Keir Starmer’s long-held ambition to abolish the unelected chamber. A mandatory ...
House of Lords canteen slammed for serving rainbow-coloured ‘Pride crumble’ dessert
A HOUSE of Lords canteen has been given a roasting for serving a rainbow-coloured “Pride crumble” dessert. Peers and staff ...
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Labour plans House of Lords age limit and immediate end to hereditary peers – constitutional reform proposals explained
Stephen Clear does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
Politico Europe1mon
Britain’s hereditary lords hatch a survival plan
LONDON — Some of Britain’s hereditary peers are already planning a comeback to the House of Lords despite the ruling Labour Party’s plans to boot them out. Peers from multiple parties have discussed ...
Sir Elton John: Labour treating musicians ‘like s---’
Sir Elton John has accused Labour of treating musicians “like s---” in an impassioned attack on the Government over its ...
AI Training: The British House of Lords opposes the release of protected works
The UK government aims to release protected works for AI training, prompting objections. The House of Lords has consistently ...
THE WEEK8mon
How is the House of Lords set to change?
UK political parties will have to "publicly justify" why they are appointing peers to the House of Lords in a bid to tackle ... curb the practice of rewarding party donors and "favoured ...
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As Labour attempt to reform the Lords, the end of the peer show is still a long way off
Since the 1960s, Labour governments have attempted ... The latest move to reform parliament's Upper House came as MPs debated the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill, aimed at kicking out ...
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Starmer accused of ‘stuffing’ House of Lords with allies before axing hereditary peers
The Prime Minister made more party peerages in his first ... of delaying tactics to try and scupper Labour’s plans to immediately rid the House of Lords of all its hereditary peers, but the ...
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Government accused of ‘running scared’ over bid to block sentencing guidelines
As the House of Lords debated the Government’s Bill during its second reading, Green Party peer Baroness Jones ... it was designed to do and now the Labour Government is running scared of ...
House of Lords put up their own payments by more than one-fifth
PEERS have awarded themselves an inflation-busting hike in the amount they can claim for overnight stays in London and backed ...
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UK is now one of the most attractive destinations for Indian students, says House of Lords member Karan Bilimoria
Lord Karan Bilimoria highlights the UK's attractiveness for Indian students, emphasizing the Labour government's support for the two-year post-study work visa. Education Secretary Bridget ...