| 单词 | crossbench |
| 例句 | Lord Lebedev, who also owns the Independent newspaper, was nominated for a peerage in July 2020 by Mr Johnson and sits as a crossbench peer. Call for transparency after Covid advert 'bung' claim 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z He now sits as a crossbench peer in the House of Lords. Partygate revelations destroyed trust in government, inquiry told 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z It is chaired by former judge and crossbench peer Baroness Hallett. Covid inquiry: What is it investigating and how does it work? 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z It is being chaired by former judge and crossbench peer Baroness Heather Hallett. Covid inquiry: What is it investigating and how will it work? 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z He was introduced as a crossbench life peer in the House of Lords in 2015. Lord Bob Kerslake: Former Civil Service head dies aged 68 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z But it has faced heavy criticism in the Lords, where the government does not have a majority, particularly from Labour, Lib Dem and crossbench peers. Migration bill: Government suffers series of defeats in Lords 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Speaking to the Political Thinking with Nick Robinson podcast, the crossbench peer said she supported Sir Keir's five missions for the country. Baroness Louise Casey would work for Starmer government 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z "The whole things feels a little bit unmanaged and incoherent," the crossbench peer said. Efforts to curb abuse at Westminster incoherent - Louise Casey 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z It is being chaired by Baroness Heather Hallett, a retired judge and crossbench peer who previously led the inquest into the 2005 7/7 bombings. Covid inquiry: What is it investigating and how will it work? 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Baroness Hallett, the retired judge and crossbench peer who is chairing the inquiry, has said it is up to her to decide what material is relevant. Covid inquiry: Government will 'probably lose legal case', says minister 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z But Lord Carlile of Berriew, a crossbench - or non-party - peer who proposed the amendment, said backdating the powers would set a "dangerous precedent" and ministers had not produced evidence it was needed. Migration bill: Government suffers series of defeats in Lords 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z However, crossbench peer Baroness Hallett, who chairs the inquiry, said the information it had requested was "potentially relevant" to its task of investigating government decision-making. Deadline looms in row over WhatsApp release to Covid inquiry 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z However, the inquiry's chairwoman, crossbench peer Baroness Hallett, said it was her role, not that of the government, to decide what was relevant. Boris Johnson says he has handed over Covid WhatsApps 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z The Earl of Shrewsbury is one of the few remaining hereditary peers in the Lords and was affiliated with the Conservatives until October but now sits as a non-party crossbench peer. Earl of Shrewsbury faces suspension from Lords over lobbying claims 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z In their letter to Mr Harper, the vice chairs of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, Mr Maier, and crossbench peer Lord Jim O'Neill, said the situation was already "wreaking havoc on the northern economy". North of England faces rail chaos, warns business lobby 2022-11-27T05:00:00Z But speaking on Tuesday, the former Conservative peer - who has now moved to the crossbenches - said he would now put his "personal opinions" to one side while carrying out his new role. Lord Grade: Ofcom's job is not to regulate culture wars 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z The duke, a crossbench peer in the House of Lords, had hoped to argue that "exceptional hardship" meant he should not be banned from driving. Duke of Norfolk banned from driving 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z The independent crossbench peer said the committee's approach is inconsistent with past cases where intent was taken into account and the process would be deemed "unlawful" if it was tested in a court. Boris Johnson: MPs reject lawyer's claim Partygate probe unfair 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z The crossbench peer, who was cabinet secretary - the UK's top civil servant - under Margaret Thatcher, Sir John Major and Sir Tony Blair, said the departure would prove disruptive. Tom Scholar: Former top civil servants hit out at Treasury boss sacking 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z He revealed that he had been interviewed by the House of Lords Appointments Commission with a view to becoming a crossbench - or independent - peer. Martin Lewis says he was rejected by House of Lords 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z It is a different story in the Senate, where Mr Albanese's government will need crossbench support to pass laws. Australia election: PM Anthony Albanese secures majority government 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z "Labor is 72 and needs 76 seats to govern. There are 11 members of the crossbench, most of whom support action on climate change," said ABC election analyst Antony Green in a live broadcast. Australia's opposition Labor party poised to topple ruling conservatives 2022-05-21T04:00:00Z But crossbench peer Baroness Hayman claimed Mr Gove's suggestion was "punishment" for the House of Lords voting down parts of government bills. Parliament could burn down any day, says Andrea Leadsom 2022-05-21T04:00:00Z In the last parliament, the coalition held 36 seats and Labor 26, with a crossbench of 14. Australian election on Saturday: What you need to know 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z But voters are increasingly shunning the major parties and in the event of another hung parliament, the government would need support from the crossbench to pass legislation. Australia election 2022: What will the vote mean for climate policies? 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z Mr Albanese has promised a "constructive relationship" with the expanded crossbench, despite not needing to rely on their votes in the House of Representatives. Australia election: PM Anthony Albanese secures majority government 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z "If Labor falls short and it wants to form government, it can talk to the Greens or it can talk to the crossbench." Australia's opposition Labor party poised to topple ruling conservatives 2022-05-21T04:00:00Z The UK's Ukrainian visa scheme is "unwelcoming", a crossbench peer offering her home to a fleeing family has said. Homes for Ukraine: Visa silence unwelcoming, Cardiff peer says 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z Independent crossbench peer Lord Woolley of Woodford - founder of Operation Black Vote, a campaign to boost voter registration - wanted to remove the ID proposals altogether arguing that instances of voter fraud were very low. Government defeated over voter ID plans in House of Lords 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z But crossbench peer Baroness D'Souza, who argued this would be "unjust", submitted an amendment which was passed by a majority of 44 votes. Government immigration plan suffers House of Lords defeat 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z Lady Howe retired from politics in 2020 after she served as a life peer and crossbench member of the House of Lords. Baroness Elspeth Howe dies aged 90 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z They have suggested that amendments made to legislation in 2018 by the crossbench peer and barrister Lord Pannick were contributing to the delay. Ukraine invasion: UK under pressure to speed up Russia sanctions 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z They backed an amendment by crossbench - or independent - peer Baroness Newlove, which would enable judges to impose stronger penalties for crimes motivated by a victim's "sex and gender". MPs urged to back move to make misogyny hate crime 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z At the same time he was elevated to the House of Lords as Lord Myners of Truro, and later became a crossbench peer. Former city minister Lord Myners of Truro dies age 73 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z But crossbench peer Beeban Kidron, who is the architect of the children's code, said she was concerned the checks were insufficient. Oculus Quest 2: Meta to discuss children's VR safety with watchdog 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z Said to have inspired her husband's resignation speech from the Thatcher government, she was also a crossbench peer and sat in the House of Lords. Baroness Elspeth Howe dies aged 90 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Last month, crossbench peer Baroness Hollins - who has been reviewing long-term segregated care - told the House of Lords it was time to "end the scandals" and give people back their lives. 100 people held more than 20 years in ‘institutions’ 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z The crossbench - or independent - peer, the Duke of Wellington, put forward an amendment to the government's Environment Bill in October in an attempt to address the problem. Campaigners want tougher action from MPs on sewage 2021-11-08T05:00:00Z He joined the House of Lords as a crossbench peer, with no party affiliation, in 2017. Boris Johnson appoints new ministerial standards adviser amid Downing St flat row 2021-04-28T04:00:00Z The crossbench peer, who was previously affiliated with the Liberal Democrats, is one of the best known names in British legal circles of the past 25 years. Government decision to cut aid budget 'unlawful' 2021-03-21T04:00:00Z Dame Louise, who was made a crossbench peer by the prime minister in July, also urged ministers to think about long-term reforms to the welfare system. Don't scrap £20 benefits increase, urges Dame Louise Casey 2021-01-20T05:00:00Z He will sit as a crossbench - independent - peer. Cricket legend Botham to join House of Lords 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z And her fellow crossbench peer, Baroness Campbell, a former commissioner of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, said disabled people "must not be invisible in the survival planning process". Disabled rights activists warn over virus bill 2020-03-25T04:00:00Z Steggall and other crossbench politicians are pushing for all lawmakers to be allowed a conscience vote on the bill. Australia's 'black summer' provides glimmer of hope for climate policy action 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z The appointment of a prominent supporter of further education - crossbench peer Alison Wolf - as a Number 10 advisor is significant. The 63-year-old apprentice learning a new trade 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z With the Commons tied up selecting a new Speaker, the Lords held a special debate about the withheld dossier, following an urgent question from the crossbench peer Lord Anderson, a national security expert. No 10 blocks Russia EU referendum report until after election 2019-11-04T05:00:00Z Sir Kim Darroch - who was forced to resign as ambassador to the US after comments he made about President Trump were leaked - has been made a crossbench peer. Cricketers and police chief get ex-PM's honours 2019-09-09T04:00:00Z Thirteen Tory peers rebelled against the government to vote for the amendment from the crossbench peer David Anderson, a former independent reviewer of terror legislation, with support from Labour and the Lib Dems. House of Lords passes amendment to help prevent no-deal Brexit 2019-07-17T04:00:00Z In February, Labor and crossbench MPs secured enough votes to pass a law which makes it easier for sick refugees to get treatment in Australia. Refugee 'suicide attempts' follow Australia vote 2019-05-23T04:00:00Z "The hallmark characteristics of the Australian woman… are resilience and a strong authentic independent spirit," blazed Ms Banks as she moved to the crossbench. Why politics is toxic for Australia’s women 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z Jean Coussins, a crossbench peer and joint chair of the group, said: "We are complacent. In the 21st Century speaking only English, is as much of a disadvantage as speaking no English at all." Save UK language skills, say MPs and peers 2019-03-03T05:00:00Z It prompted the Labor opposition, the Greens and crossbench MPs to support a bill that gives doctors the power to recommend that refugees be transferred to Australia for treatment. Australia to revive island detention centre 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z The bill passed in the House of Representatives by one vote after the Labour opposition and crossbench MPs agreed on last-minute amendments. Australia government in historic vote loss 2019-02-12T05:00:00Z On Wednesday it was the turn of Canberra students, who waited in the rain outside parliament and met with Labor, Greens and crossbench MPs. Hundreds of students striking over climate change descend on parliament 2018-11-27T05:00:00Z In October 2009, the former Labour MP joined his predecessor as speaker, Baroness Boothroyd, on the crossbenches in the House of Lords. Obituary: Michael Martin 2018-04-29T04:00:00Z On the other hand, if Labor and the crossbench voted together, they would have a combined 74 votes, which would be enough to defeat the government. Citizenship crisis: John Alexander resigns and triggers byelection 2017-11-10T05:00:00Z The decision leaves the Turnbull government without its working majority in the House of Representatives, although it will continue to govern with confidence and supply from a few crossbench MPs. High court citizenship case: Barnaby Joyce and four others ruled ineligible 2017-10-26T04:00:00Z A number of Conservatives including the former cabinet minister Douglas Hogg lined up with Labour, Lib Dems and crossbench peers to demand formal reassurance to more than 3 million Europeans already resident in Britain. Lords defeat government over rights of EU citizens in UK 2017-03-01T05:00:00Z Opposition and crossbench peers are seeking guarantees about the rights of EU citizens in Britain and the role of parliament in scrutinising the process. Brexit: Lords to begin debating bill to trigger Article 50 - BBC News 2017-02-19T05:00:00Z Hope, who now leads crossbench peers in the House of Lords, said any future vote in the Lords and Commons would be crucial. Supreme court poised to deliver article 50 judgment 2017-01-24T05:00:00Z "The case of Asia Bibi is precisely the reason why I continue to fight for religious minorities around the world," says crossbench peer Baroness Cox, who recently returned from visiting oppressed Christians in Nigeria. Asia Bibi: Christmas in a prison cell - BBC News 2016-12-21T05:00:00Z Former chief inspector of prisons and independent crossbench peer Lord Ramsbotham said the stabbings at the prison drew more attention "to the fact that our prisons are currently in crisis". Pentonville stabbings: Call for prisons safety inquiry - BBC News 2016-10-20T04:00:00Z There was also some rhetorical flourish to admire, from among others the constitutional historian and crossbench peer Lord Pannick. Brexit in the High Court: What the legal arguments tell us - BBC News 2016-10-20T04:00:00Z Lord O'Neill said he would now serve as a crossbench peer - not affiliated to any political party - in the House of Lords. Treasury minister Lord O'Neill quits government - BBC News 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z In the lead-up to the census, crossbench Senator Nick Xenophon's concerns about privacy were dismissed by the government as "tinfoil hat" politics. Australian census attacked by hackers - BBC News 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z To secure the 39 votes it needs to pass laws, the ruling conservative coalition needs support from the crossbench. Pauline Hanson: Anti-immigration politician wins four Senate seats - BBC News 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z She managed to form government by negotiating with several crossbench independent MPs as well as gaining the support of the Greens on a number of key issues. 'Expect madness': the 2016 Australian election – Guardian briefing 2016-05-09T04:00:00Z “It illustrates the level of frustration with the crossbench, and the prospect of another three years with a crossbench thwarting key legislation of the government.” Australian Premier, Malcolm Turnbull, Stymied by Senate, Calls for Election 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z But crossbench peer Lord Low - who put forward the successful amendment - said the cut in support to disability benefit claimants was "drastic" - and the concessions were "just not enough". Peers inflict second government defeat on disability benefit cuts - BBC News 2016-02-29T05:00:00Z David Alton, the crossbench peer and campaigner on the issue, described events in Syria and Iraq as “a genocide that dares not speak its name”. Christians flee growing persecution in Africa and Middle East 2016-01-12T05:00:00Z The defeat for the government came as Labour, the Lib Dems and crossbench peers joined forces with a small number of Tories. Peers vote to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to take part in EU referendum - BBC News 2015-11-18T05:00:00Z Lord Lisvane, the former clerk of the House of Commons, and an now a crossbench peer, said that petitions had been around for "almost as long as parliament has been around". Are e-petitions a waste of time? - BBC News 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z Baroness Meacher, an independent crossbench peer, was one of those who championed opposition to the cuts. Tax credits: 'Why I voted against tax credit cuts' - peer - BBC News 2015-10-27T04:00:00Z The bill was co-sponsored by Liberal, Labor, Greens and crossbench senators and is currently awaiting debate in the Senate. Australian government to grow medical marijuana for state trials 2015-10-16T04:00:00Z But he will now sit on the crossbenches in the House of Lords - alongside independent peers, without a party political affiliation - whilst he chairs the NIC. Lord Adonis: The Labour peer now working for George Osborne - BBC News 2015-10-05T04:00:00Z Now Labour, the Liberal Democrats and crossbench peers easily outnumber the government. Is David Cameron facing a Lords log-jam? - BBC News 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z As chairman of committees, the crossbench peer also chaired the privileges and conduct committee, and was responsible for enforcing standards in the Lords. Lord Sewel quits as Lords deputy speaker after drug claims - BBC News 2015-07-26T04:00:00Z It will be headed by Lord Burns, a crossbench peer who was the most senior civil servant in the Treasury between 1991 and 1998 and is currently chairman of Channel 4. Review of Freedom of Information laws announced - BBC News 2015-07-17T04:00:00Z While these strictures are decidedly conservative, there may be more crossbench support for his rule that "impact" should never be used as a verb. Should 'impact' ever be used as a verb? - BBC News 2015-06-22T04:00:00Z The crossbench peer is a former head of the civil service and until February was the most senior official at the Department of Communities and Local Government. Ex civil service chief Kerslake attacks right-to-buy plan - BBC News 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z Then there are the crossbench - or independent - peers to think about. How the Lords could cause trouble for David Cameron - BBC News 2015-05-19T04:00:00Z The imminent retirement of crossbench peer Viscount Tenby will remove a direct link with David Lloyd George. Lloyd George knew his father 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z That might sound like a victory for feminism, but academic and crossbench peer Alison Wolf, claims modern feminism is dominated by the concerns of an "elite metropolitan life". Feminists should 'help low-paid women' 2015-02-04T05:00:00Z In the House of Lords, where Mrs May's statement was repeated, crossbench peer and former director general of MI5 Baroness Manningham-Buller said the government's "slow and considered" approach was "heightening the risk". May defends 'snoopers' charter' plan 2015-01-14T05:00:00Z The crossbench peer announced he would leave in January 2015, saying "I have achieved what I wanted to achieve". Ex-BP boss Browne to leave Whitehall 2014-11-18T05:00:00Z The government’s numbers ensured the bill passed the lower house this week, but even with PUP’s support the government needs to find three more votes on the Senate crossbench, assuming Labor again votes against it. Temporary protection visa deal with Palmer United party looking shaky 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z "I rather admired the young teachers who set it up," Alton, now a crossbench peer, recalls. The anarchic experimental schools of the 1970s 2014-10-20T04:00:00Z The Coalition government and the Labor opposition combined in the Senate to vote down a series of last-ditch amendments proposed by the Greens and other crossbench senators on Thursday night. Security laws pass Senate amid fears over ‘draconian’ limits to press freedom 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z The proposal to devolve further powers to Holyrood would be overseen by Smith, a crossbench peer. No 10 states David Cameron will deliver on Scottish devolution promise 2014-09-21T04:00:00Z Lord Best, the crossbench peer who chairs the committee, said ministers and law enforcement authorities must be careful to strike a balance between respecting freedom of expression and upholding the law. Clarify 'revenge porn' laws say peers 2014-07-28T04:00:00Z Based on the currently stated positions of Labor, the Greens and the crossbench senators, the Senate is poised to block savings measures including: Joe Hockey threatens to take axe to other spending in face of unruly Senate 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z The prime minister said there was nothing unusual about the government negotiation with crossbench senators. Senate carbon tax headache is 'situation normal' says Tony Abbott 2014-07-10T04:00:00Z The move raises the possibility that the crossbench could frustrate the government’s intention to abolish Arena. Ricky Muir seeking to save the Australian Renewable Energy Agency 2014-07-08T04:00:00Z The Coalition needs to secure support from six of the eight crossbench senators to ensure the passage of any legislation opposed by Labor and the Greens. Tony Abbott falls further behind Bill Shorten in latest Newspoll 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z "We will, of course, seek to consult and negotiate with the minor parties and the crossbenches to ensure these important reforms are delivered," Pyne said. Tony Abbott talks double dissolution in fight over budget 2014-05-24T04:00:00Z "There are regrettably all too many dictators around the world willing to use the creation of statelessness as a weapon against opponents," said crossbench peer Lord Pannick, who led the opposition to the move. 'Revoking citizenship' plan rejected 2014-04-07T20:34:19Z The crossbench peer works in London and lives in the Northeast of England. When rail travel for disabled people goes wrong 2014-04-04T10:03:49Z He said he had given up his status as a crossbench peer to give "over £7,500" but would remain an independent. SDP founder Owen donates to Labour 2014-03-02T02:27:21Z Speaking on Tuesday, crossbench peer Lord Elystan-Morgan said it was "essential" these papers were published. Iraq probe delays 'threaten justice' 2014-02-12T12:08:56Z Independent crossbench peers and a few Conservatives are also expected to try and delay its progress. EU referendum bill back in Lords 2014-01-31T09:53:15Z The 65-year-old, who won favour with No 10 after backing the government's austerity plan, will sit on the independent crossbenches. Mervyn King joins NYU Stern as visiting professor 2013-07-22T17:49:00Z Prof Baroness Finlay, a crossbench peer and palliative care doctor, agreed that training was a factor that needed to be addressed, but said that included other health professionals such as nurses as well as doctors. Doctors admit death pathway problems 2013-06-27T02:03:40Z Peers spent several hours on Monday debating an amendment tabled by crossbench peer Lord Dear which would effectively "wreck" the government's plans. Welby warning ahead of marriage vote 2013-06-04T08:31:31Z The bill, which has been criticised by some Conservative activists, is expected to face a tough passage through the Lords - if crossbench peer Lord Dear's amendment was passed it would effectively kill it. Lords to debate gay marriage bill 2013-06-03T00:21:15Z He sits as a crossbench peer in the House of Lords where he has argued the case for Afghan interpreters and their families to be allowed to settle in Britain. Royal honour for former forces chief 2013-04-22T23:11:09Z Others believe the crossbench peer's outspoken criticism of the government's plans to reform the welfare system for the disabled led to lobbying from Conservatives who were uncomfortable with her political views. Government facing criticism for Grey Thompson snub 2013-04-22T19:27:12Z Stevenson, a crossbench peer who has been employed by governments to conduct a series of high-profile reports, now works for a number of charities. Three bankers who brought down HBOS 2013-04-04T22:53:58Z Campbell, who was made a crossbench peer in 2003, has had to fight many battles along the way to protect her "Formula One" high-performance system. Baroness Sue Campbell: 'I really believe sport changes lives' 2013-03-25T14:50:24Z Disabled people would be "ghettoised and excluded from society" under the new benefit rules, says a crossbench peer. Benefit change 'excludes disabled' 2013-01-14T12:18:12Z Mr Thomson, who was suspended from the Labor Party in April and now sits on the crossbenches, broke down in tears during an hour-long statement to parliament in May during which he rebuffed the allegations. Australia: A poisonous year in politics 2012-12-24T01:22:01Z The crossbench peer, a former principal of Newnham College, Cambridge, is a prolific writer on philosophy, ethics, education and international law. Equalities chief choice announced 2012-10-03T12:21:43Z David Cameron's reported frustrations with the machinery of government, and the discovery that policy levers are not necessarily connected to anything, must seem very familiar to the crossbench peer. Why do PMs find the civil service so hard to reform? 2012-06-12T01:24:39Z He had tried to withdraw it, but it was then called by crossbench and Labour peers and he ended up voting against it. Peer explains 'ridiculous' vote 2012-02-21T15:15:22Z Two Conservatives, one Labour, two Lib Dems and one crossbench peer will compete for the role in a ballot of all peers to be held on 13 July. Six stand for Lords Speaker role 2011-06-28T09:06:27Z The letter was organised by Lord Skidelsky, emeritus professor of political economy at Warwick University and a crossbench peer. General election 2010: Labour tactics blunted by leak of economists' letter 2010-04-15T19:04:00Z One of the letters, organised by crossbench peer Lord Skidelsky, accused the authors of The Sunday Times letter of trying to "frighten" the public over the scale of the deficit. Experts back spending cuts delay 2010-02-19T14:24:00Z We could see the bottom of a crossbench looming over head, and the great curving sides of the vessel with the gunwales outlined against the starlight. Beyond the Vanishing Point |
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