| 单词 | House of Lords |
| 例句 | “He’s one of the chief law officers of the Crown. He’s the Speaker of the House of Lords.” The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z The death of 600 birds on a single estate in Norfolk was reported to the House of Lords, and 100 pheasants died on a farm in North Essex. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z A giant black-complected man walked up to Bloom and in perfect House of Lords English said, “I suggest you be more civil. Otherwise I may lose my temper and throw you into the water.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z It is likely that the first British villages in North America, thousands of miles from the House of Lords, would have lost some of the brutally graded social hierarchy that characterized European life. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z In 1807 a bill to ban all English involvement in slave trading passed the House of Commons, then the House of Lords. Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science 2010-11-15T00:00:00Z "I was invited by Shirley Williams to high tea at the House of Lords, where she still works as a politician," Vikander said. Vera Brittain's writings shaped Alicia Vikander's approach to role 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z Once a year, she travels the mile or so from Buckingham Palace to the House of Lords for the ceremonial opening of Parliament. Elizabeth the Steadfast: Queen marks 70 years on throne 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z Highlights include the ornate Chamber of the House of Lords, dominated by a golden throne designed by Augustus Welby Pugin. In Transit: Touring London's Houses of Parliament 2011-07-27T10:00:30Z As late as 1965, a mere 60 families dominated the House of Lords and one third of the House of Commons. Titles and Troubles: American Heiresses Abroad 2018-08-21T04:00:00Z When my dad died, he was sitting in the House of Lords. Christopher Guest on the future of Spinal Tap 2013-07-21T07:00:07Z Based on the 2003 Jack Black movie of the same name, the musical got its start in the rather un-rock 'n' roll surroundings of Britain's House of Lords. David Fynn cast in London production of 'School of Rock' 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z Eight screens stream the activities of the House of Commons, the House of Lords, the Scottish Parliament and so on. Internet picks of the week 2010-04-09T23:06:00Z During a debate in the British House of Lords, there was a misunderstanding to the effect that this police unit was receiving private funds and therefore no longer needed government support. No deal for the arts: It’s no surprise that Donald Trump wants to tell the arts and humanities “you’re fired” 2017-01-22T05:00:00Z Name and address supplied I question what some people in the House of Lords are really there for. Doreen Lawrence: 'I could have shut myself away, but that is not me' 2013-04-20T22:26:39Z Naturally the case got to the House of Lords, and the final judgement was delivered by Ermyntrude, Viscountess Boole, the Lord Chancellor. A novel by Hilaire Belloc with twenty-two drawings by G.K. Chesterton 2012-06-05T06:30:00Z It's these wider implications that have prompted a screening in the House of Lords to be attended by, among others, Iain Duncan Smith, before it appears at the London Film Festival later this week. Social deprivation in Britain: how a writer's life turned to tragedy 2010-10-17T15:00:00Z “I guess he was enamored with my American energy,” Ms. Siegal said, “and immediately invited me for a personal tour of the House of Lords the next day.” Peggy Siegal, Best Hostess in a Supporting Role 2016-02-13T05:00:00Z Our human cockroach once lived beneath the Palace of Westminster, the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, so he’s used to hearing Prime Minister’s Questions, that excellent English tradition. Ian McEwan’s Political Satire ‘The Cockroach’ Offers a Reversal of Kafka 2019-09-25T04:00:00Z Television presenter Floella Benjamin takes her seat in the House of Lords. This week: Tony Blair, Diandra Douglas and Floella Benjamin 2010-07-02T23:06:00Z On other areas of political reform the coalition delivered on key commitments, such as the AV referendum and bringing forward proposals for House of Lords reform. Coalition promises: separating substance from spin 2013-01-09T22:33:56Z But following parliament acts passed by MPs in 1911 and 1949, this power was curtailed when the elected House of Commons enshrined in law its own dominance over the aristocrats' House of Lords. The establishment uncovered: how power works in Britain 2014-08-26T04:00:00Z The prize for poetry went to Ishion Hutchinson for “House of Lords and Commons,” which explores the landscape and the author’s memories of his native Jamaica. Louise Erdrich, Matthew Desmond Among Winners of National Book Critics Circle Awards 2017-03-16T04:00:00Z In his maiden speech in the House of Lords, he criticized the government for neglecting the arts. Richard Attenborough, Actor, Director and Giant of British Cinema, Dies at 90 2014-08-24T04:00:00Z Morley was a British aristocrat who served in the House of Lords, and who was "involved in a sordid sex scandal that led to divorce" in 1809. Has Jane Austen's real Mr. Darcy been found? 2015-04-29T04:00:00Z I've spent the afternoon listening to a very good, if sedate, debate in the House of Lords about arts funding and I'll put the highlights on the blog tomorrow. Details of ?35m Hepworth gallery revealed - why it's money well spent 2011-02-03T18:18:01Z A campaign to appeal the conviction, spearheaded by Farshea and others, went through the high court and House of Lords before being referred to the European high court. Why is the gay leather scene dying? 2018-10-04T04:00:00Z So I was thrilled when the House of Lords discussed the affair on Thursday. Soviet spies! Orgies! Trollops! Profumo publication plea perks peers up 2013-07-18T22:57:05Z The House of Lords "she found soporific" and "ponderous". Margaret Thatcher by Charles Moore; Not for Turning by Robin Harris – review 2013-04-24T12:57:02Z Speaking at the House of Lords, Lord Lloyd-Webber said the sector was being put at risk by policies introduced in the wake of the recession. Webber: Arts at risk over cuts 2012-07-10T10:18:14Z I got to visit the House of Lords and do a tour of honour on an open top bus with Rory, who is now 11. Experience: I had a double hand transplant 2019-08-02T04:00:00Z Snell had never seen the House of Lords before but, as he later explained to a government inquiry, he thought it "a strange thing that there should be so much heat and smoke in it". The Day Parliament Burned Down by Caroline Shenton – review 2012-10-05T21:55:06Z Who would your students put in the House of Lords and why? Cribsheet 18.02.11 2011-02-18T12:49:23Z It was explained to him that this arch-appeaser would not do and that, anyway, a wartime coalition could hardly be led by an unelected member of the House of Lords. Why The King's speech is a gross falsification 2011-01-31T20:30:02Z But the audit does not mention that the House of Lords blocked a key objective, that the five-year terms should apply to future parliaments. Coalition promises: separating substance from spin 2013-01-09T22:33:56Z The judging panel, led by author and member of Britain’s House of Lords Lola Young, praised the “deeply moving” book, saying it was “utterly original”. George Saunders' 'Lincoln in the Bardo' wins 2017 Man Booker prize 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z In 2017, concerns about the contestants’ heavy smoking made it to the House of Lords. The Glorious Depravity of the British “Love Island” 2019-08-10T04:00:00Z She is Baroness Rendell of Babergh, who, according to the publicity material accompanying the book, spends her morning at her desk and her afternoons at the House of Lords. Book World: ‘The Girl Next Door’ by Ruth Rendell While there, he had cast a rare vote in the House of Lords that would have helped advance a plan to cut tax credits for workers in low-paying jobs and for people with children. Andrew Lloyd Webber: Lord, Baron, Rocker 2015-11-17T05:00:00Z It was an early manifestation of his increasingly active public life that ultimately led him to the House of Lords. Richard Rogers: 'The street is where society comes into itself' 2013-07-11T06:00:02Z His private member’s bill was debated in the House of Lords in June 2014 and reached the committee stage in parliament in January. Man who killed himself at Dignitas explains decision in film 2015-05-25T04:00:00Z He became a hereditary peer in the House of Lords after the death of his father, who was British, in 1996. Spinal Tap-style comedy for BBC 2012-08-17T08:58:32Z A life peer since 1999, he will retain his title, Lord Foster, but will no longer be able to attend the House of Lords, nor vote there. Norman Foster in the Lords: what might have been 2010-07-12T10:45:00Z Remember when the House of Lords was full of hereditaries, basking like seals after lunch on the benches? Perilous Question: The Drama of the Great Reform Bill 1832 by Antonia Fraser – review 2013-05-03T07:00:17Z It caught the attention of politicians, too: last month, Nottage delivered a speech to the House of Lords about her research in Africa. Lynn Nottage: a bar, a brothel and Brecht 2010-04-20T21:00:00Z So my suggestion to re-enfranchise people is simply to divide all the seats in the House of Lords in proportion to the votes cast in the general election. Glastonbury 2013: views from Leftfield 2013-06-30T16:00:02Z Their cause is possibly not aided by having as spokesman the hereditary peer Christopher Monckton, who recently needed to be told to stop referring to himself as a member of the House of Lords. Tonight's TV highlights 2011-01-31T07:59:00Z The House of Lords report has brought the issue a little higher up the lawmaking agenda, though what that will mean in practice is — as with nearly everything else surrounding the issue — difficult to judge. As Brexit Looms, Musicians Brace for the Worst 2018-08-03T04:00:00Z The assisted dying bill, due to be debated next Friday at second reading in the House of Lords, would legalise assisted dying for the terminally ill in England and Wales. Former archbishop lends his support to campaign to legalise right to die 2014-07-11T04:00:00Z America did not develop a House of Lords, yet we imported the rigging of the British class system, Ms. Isenberg argues. Review: ‘White Trash’ Ruminates on an American Underclass 2016-06-21T04:00:00Z The display moves on Thursday to the House of Lords before two of the documents return to their homes in Lincoln Cathedral in eastern England and Salisbury Cathedral in the south west. Four surviving Magna Carta copies on show together after 800 years 2015-02-02T05:00:00Z The Church of England already sails far too close to that wind, with its bishops in the House of Lords and so on. 500 years of church intolerance 2011-02-15T07:30:02Z Rendell goes to the House of Lords three or four times a week, often walking down to Bond Street and hopping on the tube to Westminster after a morning's writing. Ruth Rendell: a life in writing 2013-03-01T10:00:01Z "Then I shall be off to the House of Lords." Digested read: Habits of the House by Fay Weldon 2012-08-12T18:00:00Z We are also approaching people from across public life – the House of Lords, academia and business – with the brief of setting the independent terms of reference for an inquiry. Library campaigners demand public inquiry into closures 2011-01-13T12:03:36Z While Enola looks for her mother and tackles other mysteries in the process, England is on the cusp of change, with an expansion of voting rights being decided in the House of Lords. ‘Enola Holmes’ Review: She’s Beyond Elementary, and Not Your Dear 2020-09-22T04:00:00Z Last month, a report by Britain’s House of Lords committee on citizenship agreed with Brooks and called for a review. How old is 'Big Ben'? The trivia Meghan Markle must know to become... 2018-05-01T04:00:00Z This week was one of those rare moments, as the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill passed through the House of Lords for its second reading. An end to faking it: could a new law damage the world of design? 2012-11-15T17:24:00Z On Wednesday, academics from across the world will descend on London to analyze the copies side by side, and on Thursday the four versions will make an appearance at the House of Lords in Westminster. Four Surviving Copies of Magna Carta Reunited in London 2015-02-02T05:00:00Z In the House of Lords, the same 15 people turn up to discuss the sector every time. Arts spending will be vital for economic revival, says Lord Puttnam 2011-04-09T23:06:52Z The judging panel, led by author and member of Britain’s House of Lords Lola Young, praised the “deeply moving” book, saying it was “utterly original”. George Saunders' 'Lincoln in the Bardo' wins 2017 Man Booker prize 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z The photographs provoked a loud public debate about domestic violence here, with discussions in the House of Lords and even a stray intervention from deputy prime minister Nick Clegg. Nigella Lawson: Another Star Chef Becomes a Cause 2013-07-05T20:08:27Z Would you ever consider being a member of the House of Lords or even standing as mayor of London? Doreen Lawrence: 'I could have shut myself away, but that is not me' 2013-04-20T22:26:39Z But it has only been so since 2000, when a landmark divorce case was taken to the House of Lords. Ryan Giggs divorce: ex-footballer to argue his genius before high court 2017-04-15T04:00:00Z To see him work the room with his regal, if rather stiff, air and faintly dandyish royal-blue jacket, you might confuse him for a visiting member of the House of Lords. Graydon Carter, the Last Impresario 2014-02-28T22:40:19Z Sometimes, he suppers at the House of Lords. Jeremy Irons: ‘I have the natural tendency of a benign dictator’ 2016-03-24T04:00:00Z In the year of its inauguration, 1999, Foster received the Pritzker Architecture Prize, and became a member of the House of Lords, the upper house of Britain’s Parliament. Norman Foster Is Still Looking Upward 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, who sits in the House of Lords, urged MPs to reject the bill along with other faith leaders. Desmond Tutu calls on world leaders to take action on assisted dying 2016-10-07T04:00:00Z Evans accepted a life peerage and stepped down as chairman, in 2002, to serve as a whip in the House of Lords before becoming an investment banker; he died in 2016. The Unlikely History of Faber & Faber 2019-07-23T04:00:00Z After months of ping pong between MPs and the House of Lords, it does not seem as though we are any closer to, well, anything. The story behind the US's World Cup meltdown – podcasts of the week 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z Michael Jay, the chairman of the committee that wrote the House of Lords report, agrees. As Brexit Looms, Musicians Brace for the Worst 2018-08-03T04:00:00Z In July, the House of Lords, the upper chamber of the British Parliament, released a report warning that the government’s plans for life outside the bloc were worryingly vague, particularly when it came to immigration. As Brexit Looms, Musicians Brace for the Worst 2018-08-03T04:00:00Z Yesterday saw arts funding debated in the House of Lords for the first time since the government cut money to Arts Council England by about 29% and national museums and galleries by 15%. Bakewell, Bragg and Puttnam speak out as Lords debate arts funding cuts 2011-02-04T11:32:01Z He sits on the Crossbenches in the House of Lords. Tony Hall is new BBC director general - live coverage 2012-11-22T12:22:00Z Although Dad didn’t officially stand down from the House of Lords until later, in many ways, that interview marked the end of a long and distinguished career of public service. How Alzheimer’s took my brilliant dad, Lord Goodhart, in increments 2017-05-20T04:00:00Z He was despised by his children, estranged from other relations, and ostracised by members of the House of Lords. The Marquess of Queensberry: Wilde's Nemesis by Linda Stratmann – review 2013-04-17T13:00:03Z He added he had strong principles and had spoken in the House of Lords on "this new wave of claim culture". Alan Sugar alleges disgruntled apprentice is 'suspicious and untrusting' 2013-03-07T19:58:43Z The award, to honour her 50 years in the TV business, will be presented on 5 December at the House of Lords. Cilla Black to receive Legends award 2014-11-19T05:00:00Z However, it is expected to face opposition in the House of Lords and many are also anticipating further legal challenges in the courts. Suella Braverman: No flights before election under PM's Rwanda plan 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z "Both those options risk being bogged down in Parliament, especially in the House of Lords, and again in the courts," she wrote. James Cleverly makes Rwanda vow as Lord Sumption queries plan 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Nor is the now Lord Cameron the first foreign secretary to hold the post from the House of Lords - Margaret Thatcher made Lord Carrington her first foreign secretary. David Cameron return comes with foreign policy baggage 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Lord Cameron - as he will now be known following his appointment to the House of Lords - is not the only familiar face returning to government. David Cameron to return to cabinet table after seven years 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The last UK foreign secretary to sit in the House of Lords was Lord Carrington, who took up the role under Margaret Thatcher in 1979. David Cameron: How will MPs hold the foreign secretary to account? 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z He is not even a lawmaker, and his return to senior government leadership as an unelected member of Parliament’s House of Lords, though not unprecedented, is rare and has prompted concerns about accountability. Why David Cameron is a surprising choice as new UK foreign policy chief after fateful Brexit vote 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Lord True has been reappointed leader of the House of Lords. Rishi Sunak’s cabinet: Who is in the prime minister’s top team? 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Ministers in Britain have to hold a seat in Parliament, but the government can create a place in the House of Lords to satisfy that requirement. Cameron’s Return Relies on a Procedure That’s Unusual, but Not Unprecedented 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z There were reports that Lord Cameron - as he will now be known, as he heads to the House of Lords in order to take up his cabinet role - was unhappy with that remark. David Cameron: Former PM making stunning comeback 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z All government departments tend to have ministers in the House of Lords, but normally not cabinet ministers. David Cameron: How will MPs hold the foreign secretary to account? 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z It is unusual, though not unheard of, for secretaries of state to be in the House of Lords. Why David Cameron is a surprising choice as new UK foreign policy chief after fateful Brexit vote 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Mr Cameron, who has been out of Parliament since he stood down as a prime minister in 2016, could be given a seat in the House of Lords to take up his new position. Rishi Sunak sacks Suella Braverman as home secretary 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z He was to read the speech from a golden throne in the House of Lords, Parliament’s unelected upper chamber. Law and order and the economy are focus of the British government’s King’s Speech 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z After being sent from the House of Lords, Black Rod knocks on the door of the House of Commons to summon MPs for the King's Speech. Who is Black Rod? Centuries-old role at heart of Parliament 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z But more recently, there is normally only one peer who sits in the cabinet: the Leader of the House of Lords, currently Lord True. David Cameron: How will MPs hold the foreign secretary to account? 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Opening his speech in the House of Lords, the King said the focus would be increasing economic growth and safeguarding the heath and security of the British people. Watch: Charles III opens first King's Speech 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z The king will travel from Buckingham Palace to read the speech from a golden throne in the House of Lords, Parliament’s unelected upper chamber. Law and order and the economy are focus of the British government’s King’s Speech 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z After Black Rod — Sarah Clarke — raps three times on the door with her staff, lawmakers make their way to the House of Lords, deliberately dawdling and chatting as they go. King Charles III will preside over Britain’s State Opening of Parliament, where pomp meets politics 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z Black Rod is one of the senior officers in the House of Lords and participates in major ceremonial events in the Palace of Westminster. Who is Black Rod? Centuries-old role at heart of Parliament 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z It is likely, however, he will have to respond to the equivalent version in the House of Lords - a procedure put in place for Lords Mandelson and Adonis. David Cameron: How will MPs hold the foreign secretary to account? 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z The opening ceremony therefore takes place in the House of Lords, Parliament’s unelected upper chamber. King Charles III will preside over Britain’s State Opening of Parliament, where pomp meets politics 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z It's normally carried by the leader of the House of Lords on these big days as part of the procession. Laura Kuenssberg: Why the PM could be drowned out at the King's Speech 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Ministers backed a Tory MP's bill to ban the practice earlier this year, but it was timed out in the last year-long parliamentary session after running into opposition in the House of Lords. What could be in the 2023 King's Speech? 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Baroness Kramer, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson in the House of Lords, said it was a shock the government had not used its economic crime bill to shut down every loophole. Criminals and sanctions-busters exploiting UK secrecy loophole 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The King then leads a procession to the throne in the House of Lords. King's Speech: What is it and why is it important? 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z After Black Rod – Sarah Clarke — raps three times on the door with her staff, lawmakers make their way to the House of Lords, deliberately dawdling and chatting as they go. King Charles III will preside over Britain’s State Opening of Parliament, where pomp meets politics 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z The young duke spoke in the House of Lords against slavery, directly against the King's son, and Prof Schwarz says his presence in the Lords was seen as "vital to the progress of abolition". History of slavery haunts the royals 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Murray Elder fell ill while attending the House of Lords on Tuesday and later died in hospital. Scottish Labour peer Baron Elder dies suddenly aged 73 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z “China is an epoch-defining competitor and no longer observes fundamental tenets such as freedom of navigation,” said the baroness, who sits in London’s House of Lords. Strong U.S. anti-China stance leaves some allies, partners in region conflicted 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z MPs, peers and other dignitaries in the House of Lords generally listen in silence. King's Speech: What is it and why is it important? 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z However, the bill had been watered down after opposition in the House of Lords over concerns it could expose employers to costly lawsuits. Lib Dem plan to protect workers from sex harassment to become law 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z She added that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak allowing Lord Bailey to enter the House of Lords despite the incident "clearly demonstrates his promise of professionalism, integrity and accountability is nothing more than a hollow joke." Fines to be issued for Covid Christmas party at Tory HQ 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z 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 "Let's get rid of the House of Lords and replace it with a group of randomly selected members of the public." Would you do jury duty in the House of Lords? 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z This means "it is always a challenge to keep us going" according to Baroness Jenny Jones, a Green Party peer in the House of Lords. Green Party plans to double membership fees amid legal woes 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z During its passage through Parliament, the bill received cross-party support from MPs, however it faced tougher opposition in the House of Lords. Lib Dem plan to protect workers from sex harassment to become law 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z The government must "get a grip" on its "haphazard" implementation of environmental rules on housebuilding, a new House of Lords report warns. Get a grip on greener housebuilding and pollution rules, government told 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z But a task never completed by the party does make it in to the document: the replacement of the unelected House of Lords with a more representative revising chamber. Labour blueprint says tough spending rules 'non-negotiable' 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z That was one suggestion put forward at a Conservative party conference discussion on how to improve the House of Lords. Would you do jury duty in the House of Lords? 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Governments often lose votes in the House of Lords, but what makes this one stand out is ministers can't revive this plan easily. Chris Mason: Parties battle to be seen as the UK's housebuilders 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z The House of Lords has blocked the UK government's plan to relax restrictions on water pollution to encourage housebuilding in England. Government defeated over axing pollution rules 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z A Conservative MP has accused a group of peers in the House of Lords of trying to "frustrate" his Hunting Trophies Bill from becoming law. MP accuses peers of frustrating bill to ban hunting trophies 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Members of the House of Lords, Parliament’s upper chamber, relented Tuesday on attempts to put the brakes on the bill after its passage in the elected House of Commons. Despite opposition, Britain passes law to curb prosecutions for Northern Ireland ‘Troubles’ violence 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Could that type of governance be expanded and replace the House of Lords? Would you do jury duty in the House of Lords? 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Government sources insist it is trickier to get members of the House of Lords to show up and they did their best. Chris Mason: Parties battle to be seen as the UK's housebuilders 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z The report says the perception the OfS lacks independence is not helped by the fact Lord Wharton, who chairs the OfS, continues to take his party's whip in the House of Lords. Universities reliant on overseas students - report 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z However, Mr Smith says a "very small minority" of peers are now using "parliamentary devices" to stop the bill passing in the House of Lords. MP accuses peers of frustrating bill to ban hunting trophies 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z MPs passed the bill by 404 votes to 36, and it will now go to the House of Lords, where opposition is unexpected. Nitrous oxide: MPs approve bill to ban laughing gas possession 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z There were suggestions of a cap on numbers, amid fears that the size of the House of Lords could soon swell to an eye-popping 1,000 members. Would you do jury duty in the House of Lords? 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z The House of Lords is set to vote on removing the EU-era "nutrient neutrality" rules on Wednesday. Labour set to vote against scrapping home building pollution rules 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z The Online Safety Bill is due to be passed in autumn and is back in the House of Lords for its final reading on Wednesday. Government denies u-turn on encrypted messaging row 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z In March of this year, MPs backed the bill - however it has now run into difficulties in the House of Lords at committee stage of the process. MP accuses peers of frustrating bill to ban hunting trophies 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z An amendment has been tabled to the government's Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill - which will be debated in the House of Lords - to change the way the current London blue plaque system works. Blue plaques: Official English Heritage scheme could expand across England 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z Despite saying in June she would quit, Ms Dorries subsequently said she wanted to find out why she was refused a seat in the House of Lords. Mid Bedfordshire by-election date set for Nadine Dorries' seat 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z The government have announced plans to scrap these rules through an amendment, or change, to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, currently going through the House of Lords. Labour set to vote against scrapping home building pollution rules 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z The government announced it in the House of Lords this afternoon, but it denied its position had changed. Government denies u-turn on encrypted messaging row 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z Today, 26 archbishops and bishops sit in the House of Lords as voting members. Rue, Britannia: Most Church of England priests say Britain no longer a Christian nation 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Ms Dorries, who had already signalled her intention to stand down as an MP ahead of the next general election, has claimed "sinister forces" have denied her a seat in the House of Lords. Mid Beds by-election: Candidates line up to replace Nadine Dorries MP 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z She later announced she would stay in post while she tried to find out more about why she didn't get a seat in the House of Lords. Rishi Sunak 'grateful' for Nadine Dorries's time as Tory MP 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Ministers could water this down by adding amendments to the Levelling Up Bill, currently in the House of Lords. Pollution rules could change to ease housebuilding 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Despite saying in June that she would quit with immediate effect, Ms Dorries subsequently said she wanted to find out why she was refused a seat in the House of Lords. Nadine Dorries resigns: Labour and Lib Dems gear up for by-election battle 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z Temporary blanket tweaks to licensing laws that apply in England and Wales for special events have to be approved by both the House of Commons and the House of Lords under the Licensing Act 2003. Women's World Cup: Pubs say laws should be eased after final 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z Concerns have also been raised about opponents of the legislation in the House of Lords using "underhand tactics" to wreck it. Minister Therese Coffey reaffirms pledge to ban hunting trophy imports 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Temporary tweaks to licensing laws that apply in England and Wales for special events have to be approved by both the House of Commons and the House of Lords under the Licensing Act 2003. World Cup final: Pubs call for relaxed alcohol laws on Sunday 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Nine members of the House of Parliament and four members of the House of Lords have already joined the group. Will Gitmo always be with us? The Forever War's forever legacy 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z She has previously claimed that "sinister forces" denied her a seat in the House of Lords. Nadine Dorries faces move to force her out of Parliament 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z But since a House of Lords ruling in 2007, that total figure can be reduced to take into account "savings" individuals made on things like housing and food while imprisoned. Prison living costs rule scrapped for wrongly convicted 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z It is now in the House of Lords where it cleared its first legislative hurdle in June. Minister Therese Coffey reaffirms pledge to ban hunting trophy imports 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Previously known as Harry Vaughan, he is the son of a House of Lords clerk and achieved high grades at his prestigious grammar school. Harry Blake: Paedophile jailed on terror and indecent image charges 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Ms Dorries has claimed that "sinister forces" denied her a seat in the House of Lords. Nadine Dorries not doing MP's job properly, says Rishi Sunak 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z The rules date back to a decision made in 2007 by the House of Lords when Mr O'Brien and others tried to appeal against deductions for their prison board and lodgings. Wrongful conviction: Cardiff man's anger over compensation cuts 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z The rules date back to a decision made in 2007 by the House of Lords. Andrew Malkinson: End living cost charge for wrongfully convicted, Tory MP says 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, the House of Lords Northern Ireland Protocol Committee has written to the UK foreign secretary asking for urgent clarification on the some aspects of the new labelling requirements for food products. Brexit: Businesses get new guidance on Windsor Framework 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z The rules date back to a decision made in 2007 by the House of Lords, when it was the UK's highest court. Andrew Malkinson: Why are some wrongfully convicted prisoners charged jail living costs? 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Ms Dorries said she was seeking the information from the House of Lords Appointments Commission - which vets nominations, the cabinet secretary - the head of the civil service - and the Cabinet Office. Nadine Dorries not doing MP's job properly, says Rishi Sunak 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z The controversy surfaced as the House of Lords discussed possible revisions to the Cabinet Manual, a Whitehall document which codifies the conduct and operation of government and civil servants. Humza Yousaf to reveal Scottish citizenship plans 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z The Windsor Framework improves the Northern Ireland Protocol but does not resolve all its problems, a House of Lords inquiry has concluded. Windsor Framework is an improvement on protocol but problems remain, Lords say 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The average age of members of the House of Lords is 71. Charlotte Owen: Ex-Boris Johnson adviser joins Lords as youngest peer 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z A former adviser to Boris Johnson has joined the House of Lords as its youngest member. Boris Johnson nominee joins Lords as youngest peer 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z Parliament's standards commissioner Daniel Greenberg found that Mr Pincher groped a then-employee of the House of Lords on his arm and neck, before groping his bottom. Chris Pincher appeals against eight-week Commons suspension 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Before the speech, MPs are summoned to the House of Lords by Black Rod, an official position currently held by Sarah Clarke. King's Speech: What is it and why is it important? 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z As part of the debate, MPs voted to reinstate an amendment to the bill, previously removed at the House of Lords, that would offer the conditional amnesty. Troubles legacy bill: MP in tears remembering murdered cousin 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z Charlotte Owen, a former advisor to Boris Johnson joins the House of Lords as its youngest member. Charlotte Owen: Ex-Boris Johnson adviser joins Lords as youngest peer 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z The vessel's arrival came hours after the government's Illegal Migration Bill cleared key hurdles in the House of Lords and is set to become law. Bibby Stockholm: Asylum seeker barge docks in Portland as migration bill progresses 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z The Bibby Stockholm was pulled by a tug into Portland after the government’s controversial legislation won passage after overcoming resistance in the House of Lords. Barge to house asylum-seekers arrives in UK as Parliament passes controversial migration bill 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z It is given in the presence of MPs, peers and other dignitaries in the House of Lords. King's Speech: What is it and why is it important? 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z The government won a final series of votes in the House of Lords, removing the last obstacle to the . Big win for ministers seeking solution to small boats problem 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z In a late-night debate in the House of Lords, the last of the proposed changes was voted down. Illegal Migration Bill: Government sees off final Lords challlenge 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z The government has again overturned changes to its Illegal Migration Bill made by the House of Lords, despite some Tory MPs rebelling. Illegal Migration Bill: Ministers overturn Lords changes 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z The bill was approved after an all-night tussle Monday between the House of Commons, where the governing Conservatives have a majority, and the unelected House of Lords, which can amend but not block legislation. Barge to house asylum-seekers arrives in UK as Parliament passes controversial migration bill 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z The Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Bill has been passed by the House of Commons and is now being considered by The House of Lords. Street harassment: 'I’m a woman walking to work – leave me alone' 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Some, including members of a House of Lords committee want to know how the UK intends, for example, to ensure environmental and animal welfare standards will be met. CPTPP: UK agrees to join Asia's trade club but what is it? 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z The House of Lords has voted to overturn several parts of the Illegal Migration Bill - which ministers hope to pass before the summer recess. Illegal Migration Bill: Jenrick sees no more compromises on migration bill 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z MPs have been locked in a battle over the final shape of the bill with the House of Lords, where it has been repeatedly amended by opposition peers. Illegal Migration Bill: Ministers overturn Lords changes 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z The House of Lords has rejected an attempt by the government to extend the amount of time children can be detained in its migration bill. Migration Bill: Lords reinsert child detention limits 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z But he added: "Some of the changes made by the House of Lords are however, little short of wrecking amendments, and not one that the government can support." Migration bill: Minister accuses Lords of trying to wreck asylum reforms 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z The UK Parliament website says Ahmed has "retired" from the House of Lords. Lord Ahmed: Disgraced peer fails in bid to overturn conviction 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z The House of Lords, Britain's unelected upper chamber in parliament, approved 20 amendments last week to water down the government's legislation. UK government offers concessions over contested immigration plan 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z MPs will vote on Tuesday on 20 changes backed by peers in the House of Lords. Migration bill climbdown expected on child detention limits 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Under usual parliamentary procedure, the House of Lords can require MPs to reconsider bills but cannot force the government to accept changes. Migration Bill: Lords reinsert child detention limits 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z MPs are expected to overturn most of the 20 changes to the bill voted through by the House of Lords. Migration bill: Minister accuses Lords of trying to wreck asylum reforms 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z "There can't be any grey areas, and it has to apply equally to members of the House of Lords," she said. Caroline Nokes tells of about 50 'creepy' incidents in her time as MP 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z Automatically giving Church of England bishops places in the House of Lords is clearly wrong, an SNP MP has said. Wrong for bishops to get automatic House of Lords seat, says MP 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z Griffith was asked about his views on recent issues around banking services for politicians and other 'politically exposed persons' by the House of Lords' Economic Affairs Committee, which did not name Farage directly. UK banks should not close accounts over customers' politics, minister says 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Amendments passed by the House of Lords would also mean a 72-hour time limit on the detention of unaccompanied children - which could be extended to a maximum of seven days if approved by a minister. Migration Bill: Lords reinsert child detention limits 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z The Metropolitan Police force said it also was looking into a gathering in Parliament on Dec. 8, 2020 reportedly attended by members of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. UK police reopen partygate probe into lockdown-breaching Conservative ‘jingle and mingle’ bash 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z The government's Illegal Migration Bill has passed through the House of Commons and is now in the House of Lords. Rishi Sunak's five promises: How is he getting on? 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z Responding on the government's behalf, Cabinet Office minister Alex Burghart said removing bishops from the House of Lords was "not something that the government will be engaging in". Wrong for bishops to get automatic House of Lords seat, says MP 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z The House of Lords has voted against government plans to weaken detention limits for children and pregnant women in its migration bill. Migration Bill: Lords vote to keep child migrant detention limits 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z 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 The House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee is investigating community sentences and the work of the probation service. 'People like me need to be in probation service' 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z The bill, which is possibly months away from being passed, will be voted on next week in the House of Lords. UK porn age checks raise privacy concerns 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z When Johnson became prime minister, he nominated Evgeny to the House of Lords despite warnings against it from Britain’s intelligence services. Why Corporate America Is Worried About Affirmative Action 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Goldsmith, 48, was appointed to Parliament’s unelected House of Lords by Johnson before Johnson resigned as prime minister almost a year ago amid ethics scandals. Boris Johnson ally quits U.K. government with a blast at Prime Minister Rishi Sunak 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z The Illegal Migration Bill is at a critical stage in the House of Lords. Rwanda: Court of Appeal decision raises difficult questions 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z It is worth pointing out that just 10 parliamentarians are named by the committee - seven MPs and three members of the House of Lords. Chris Mason: Free speech collides with Johnson committee doing its job 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z The eight Johnson allies called out in the report include Zac Goldsmith, a member of the House of Lords and a serving Foreign Office minister. Boris Johnson’s allies tried to stymie probe into his partygate lies, UK lawmakers say 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z The government has suffered a series of defeats in the House of Lords over its flagship bill to stop small boats crossing the English Channel. Migration bill: Government suffers series of defeats in Lords 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z House of Lords members have criticised a university's plans to cut jobs in its arts and humanities department. Lords criticise University of East Anglia's arts jobs cut plan 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z The mayor said he would only be in the House of Lords if there was a specific reason. Tees Valley Mayor: Ben Houchen defends peerage 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z He told the House of Lords an amendment to the bill will be brought forward next week. Paddy Wilson: Scrap Troubles bill, says murdered senator's son 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z A full investigation will be launched into the delay after the failure meant many calls were not connected, Viscount Camrose told the House of Lords. BT took three hours to report 999 fault, says minister 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z Despite the cost of living crisis, it seems increasing numbers of people are retiring early - so much so, in fact, that a recent House of Lords report found rising early retirement was causing labour shortages. Early retirement: Should I stay or should I go? 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z Housing development had been stalled in 27 areas covering 14% of England, she told the House of Lords. Rules on pollution blocking housebuilding, says minister 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z The pledge came during a House of Lords debate on the Online Safety Bill. Online Safety Bill: Bereaved parents win fight for information 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z It comes as peers in the House of Lords debated the bill which would stop future inquests into Troubles-era killings and prohibit new civil cases. Paddy Wilson: Scrap Troubles bill, says murdered senator's son 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z Concerns about the resilience of the 999 service were raised in the House of Lords in an urgent question. BT took three hours to report 999 fault, says minister 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z The Labour leader described the House of Lords as "indefensible". Labour plans to expand Lords despite abolition pledge 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Life peers can voluntarily resign their membership of the House of Lords, but legislation is required to remove it. Jingle & Mingle party: Shaun Bailey should consider turning down peerage, says Tory MP 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z As it moved towards being passed, the bill went through a final day of scrutiny by a committee in the House of Lords. Online Safety Bill: Bereaved parents win fight for information 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z The ban was added to the Energy Bill by peers in the House of Lords. Ministers to block plans to ban new coal mines 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z Shaun Bailey, who is now about to take up a seat in the House of Lords, was running for London mayor in December 2020. Video emerges of Tory staff partying during Covid 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z Mr Johnson's controversial list, released on 9 June, initially contained eight names that were rejected by the House of Lords Appointments Commission. How does the honours system work? 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z She had been expected to be nominated for a place in the House of Lords in Boris Johnson's resignation honours list, but she was not included in the end. Nadine Dorries: What happens next in Mid Bedfordshire seat? 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Initially, Oakley wondered if she should she make a film about the women who protested in the House of Lords. New film 'Blue Jean' shows how anti-gay 'moral panic' consumes schools — then and now 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z The government also intends to ditch measures put in by the House of Lords which would enable small community energy projects to sell electricity directly to local consumers. Ministers to block plans to ban new coal mines 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z Britain’s House of Lords is at the center of a rift over efforts by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson to add his allies to its ranks. Your Thursday Briefing 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z Peerages are vetted by the House of Lords Appointments Commission. How does the honours system work? 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Famous for its gilded furnishings, ceremonial gowns and archaic procedures, Britain’s House of Lords holds the dubious distinction of being the world’s largest legislature outside China. Boris Johnson’s Effort to Honor Allies Puts Glare on House of Lords 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z The first test of the new law on disruptive protests came within hours of the House of Lords vote - and within the shadow of Big Ben. Just Stop Oil faces first use of new police powers 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z More than 120 Conservative MPs had previously pledged to support a private members' bill, which had the exact same wording as the clauses added in the House of Lords. Ministers to block plans to ban new coal mines 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z The House of Lords voted through the new regulations, despite an attempt to block them by an opposition peer. Police to be given clearer powers on slow-walk protests 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Conservative peer and donor Lord Ranger has been reprimanded by the House of Lords authorities for bullying and harassing a journalist on social media. Tory peer Lord Ranger bullied journalist, watchdog finds 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z The biggest political difficulty centers on members of the House of Commons who were nominated by Mr. Johnson for elevation to the House of Lords. Boris Johnson’s Effort to Honor Allies Puts Glare on House of Lords 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z On Monday, Mr Sunak accused his former boss of asking him to "overrule" the vetting advice on his House of Lords nominations. Nadine Dorries says sinister forces stopped her peerage 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z All three had been expecting to be appointed to the House of Lords. Boris Johnson asked me to overrule peer vetting, says Rishi Sunak 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z In the House of Lords on Tuesday, some opposition peers tried some parliamentary manoeuvres to prevent the regulations from becoming law. Police to be given clearer powers on slow-walk protests 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z The row began in October last year at a party in a House of Lords function room to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. Tory peer Lord Ranger bullied journalist, watchdog finds 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z The controversy over the House of Lords may seem esoteric, but membership comes with benefits in addition to a fancy title. Boris Johnson’s Effort to Honor Allies Puts Glare on House of Lords 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z According to Ms Dorries, these "duplicitous machinations" were to avoid a by-election caused when an MP steps down to take a seat in the House of Lords. Nadine Dorries says sinister forces stopped her peerage 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z All three had been expecting to be appointed to the House of Lords, the BBC has been told. Boris Johnson: MPs to conclude Partygate inquiry 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z The bill has been approved by the House of Commons, where the governing Conservatives have a majority, but is facing opposition in Parliament’s upper chamber, the House of Lords. Lawmakers say UK’s planned law to deport Channel migrants breaches rights obligations 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z Standards Commissioner Akbar Khan said in his report that Lord Ranger had abused his position as a member of the House of Lords in his social media feud with Ms Joshi. Tory peer Lord Ranger bullied journalist, watchdog finds 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z But the House of Lords now has 777 members and a chamber too small to accommodate all at the same time. Boris Johnson’s Effort to Honor Allies Puts Glare on House of Lords 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z The legislation, intended to try to stop people crossing the English Channel in small boats, has already passed the Commons but has run into strong opposition in the House of Lords. Illegal Migration Bill breaches human rights obligations, MPs and peers warn 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z The move, called a fatal motion, is being led by Green Party peer Baroness Jenny Jones in the House of Lords on Tuesday. I’ve never lobbied Labour over Just Stop Oil, says donor 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z A debate on the Illegal Migration Bill in the House of Lords continued until 4.16am on Thursday morning. Lords debate Illegal Migration Bill until 4am 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z She has been on a leave of absence from the House of Lords since late last year. New boss of Mone-linked PPE firm was censured in tax probe 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Among those honored by Mr. Johnson are Charlotte Owen, an adviser to him who becomes the youngest member of the House of Lords at 29; and his spokesman Ross Kempsell, 31. Boris Johnson’s Effort to Honor Allies Puts Glare on House of Lords 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z She was speaking shortly before the government suffered two defeats on the bill in the House of Lords, which is scrutinising the draft law. Minister Kemi Badenoch defends climbdown over EU laws deadline 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z It recommended the abolition of the House of Lords and its replacement with an elected "assembly of the nations and regions", as well as deeper devolution to the cities and regions of the UK. Senior Labour figures call for political reform of UK 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z If passed by the House of Lords, it would allow for the swift detention and deportation of those arriving in the boats back home or to so-called safe third countries such as Rwanda. UN rights chief tells Britain of concerns over migration bill 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z She is being investigated by the House of Lords commissioner for standards, and has said she wants to clear her name. New boss of Mone-linked PPE firm was censured in tax probe 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z The Bill, currently in the House of Lords, has faced backlash from public figures and campaigners including the Archbishop of Canterbury, who argue that it is both unworkable and "morally unacceptable". Home Office starts ad campaign to deter Albanian migrants 2023-05-27T04:00:00Z In testy exchanges with Ms Badenoch, he accused her of being "disrespectful" towards MPs in scrapping the deadline by amending the bill in the House of Lords, after MPs had originally backed it in January. Minister Kemi Badenoch defends climbdown over EU laws deadline 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Ministers are MPs and members of the House of Lords appointed by the prime minister to specific jobs in government. What is the ministerial code? 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z The government has suffered defeats in the House of Lords over plans to scrap certain EU laws by the end of the year. Brexit: Government suffers defeats over Retained EU Law Bill 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z He pleaded guilty online on Wednesday, the same day he appeared at the House of Lords to condemn the government's small boats bill. Archbishop of Canterbury fined for speeding in London 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Given the Conservative Party’s majority in the House of Commons — currently 64 seats — the House of Lords is unlikely to torpedo the legislation. Days After Crowning the King, Archbishop Bashes U.K. Migrant Plan 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Andrew Opie, from the organisation, told a House of Lords committee he expects the first guidance on labelling will be published in the next 10 days, after the Northern Ireland council elections. Brexit: UK supermarkets call for Windsor Framework clarity 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z The bill was approved by the House of Commons, where the governing Conservative Party has a majority, but ran into opposition in Parliament’s upper chamber, the House of Lords. UK ditches post-Brexit plan to scrap thousands of EU laws by year’s end 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z The House of Lords also voted to give devolved governments, rather than Westminster ministers, the final say on whether EU rights should be kept. Brexit: Government suffers defeats over Retained EU Law Bill 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z The bill was approved by the House of Commons, where the governing Conservative Party has a majority, but ran into opposition in Parliament’s upper chamber, the House of Lords. UK ditches post-Brexit plan to scrap thousands of EU laws by year’s end 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z “What’s fascinating is that the Church of England was once nicknamed the Tory Party at prayer,” said Ros Scott, member of the House of Lords from the Liberal Democratic Party. Days After Crowning the King, Archbishop Bashes U.K. Migrant Plan 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z He told the House of Lords, Parliament’s unelected upper chamber, that the government’s proposal was a “short-term fix” that risked causing great damage to the U.K.’s reputation. Archbishop of Canterbury: UK migration bill is morally wrong 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z However, it could still be heavily amended in the House of Lords. Lib Dem peer in bid to block Illegal Migration Bill 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z On Monday evening, the amendment to drop the sunset clause was passed by peers in the House of Lords, many of whom had previously criticised the deadline. Brexit: Government suffers defeats over Retained EU Law Bill 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z In March a House of Lords committee said water bosses should not receive bonuses while targets were being missed and the environment was being polluted. Thames, Yorkshire and South West Water bosses refuse bonuses over sewage spill 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z The archbishop’s assault on the migration law has focused new attention of the role of the Church of England in the House of Lords. Days After Crowning the King, Archbishop Bashes U.K. Migrant Plan 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z It was on a second reading Wednesday in the House of Lords, where it faces strong opposition. Archbishop of Canterbury: UK migration bill is morally wrong 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z There were judges in wigs, soldiers with gleaming medals attached to red tunics and members of the House of Lords in their red robes. Charles III to be crowned in ancient rite at uncertain time 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z Members of the House of Lords representing Judaism, Islam, Sikhism and Hinduism will also participate. Prayer, pomp merge in Charles’s coronation as female clergy, non-Christians join centuries-old rite 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z During the service, four peers from the House of Lords — a Muslim, Hindu, Jew and Sikh — will hand to Charles objects of the royal regalia. King Charles III coronation will feature Jews, Muslims, Hindus, too 2023-04-29T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, the House of Lords debated an amendment from Conservative peer Lord Moylan that would exempt services "provided for the public benefit", such as encyclopaedias, from the bill. Wikipedia will not perform Online Safety Bill age checks 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Britain’s government has urged the House of Lords to back the bill, which it says “is designed to meet the will of the British people.” Archbishop of Canterbury: UK migration bill is morally wrong 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z It now goes to the House of Lords, where it faces strong opposition — though the unelected upper chamber of Parliament can only amend, not block, the legislation. UK House of Commons backs controversial migration bill 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z It now passes to the upper house, the House of Lords, where it could be amended or delayed. Britain's illegal migration bill approved by parliament's lower house 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z It means a rebellion on that issue it unlikely in the Commons later, although the bill is widely expected face significant opposition when it proceeds to the House of Lords for further scrutiny. Migration plans are compassionate, says Suella Braverman 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z The bill is expected to face significant opposition in the House of Lords and legal challenge if it becomes law. Illegal Migration Bill risks breaching human rights obligations, watchdog warns 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z But a House of Lords committee has been told there is "still a lack of operational detail". Windsor Framework: NI businesses 'need more detail on Brexit deal' 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z It is expected to come up against opposition in the House of Lords, and subsequently expected to face a wave of legal challenges, whilst opposition parties have dismissed it as unworkable. Migration bill: Tories say Rishi Sunak will toughen deportation powers 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z However, raising the issue in the House of Lords, Conservative peer Lord Arbuthnot, a longstanding campaigner for the victims of the Horizon scandal, questioned why Fujitsu had been granted the contract. Alert contract for Post Office scandal firm Fujitsu criticised by peers 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Archaeologists who found the animal bone figure beneath the House of Lords' Royal Court said it was most likely used as a token in card games. Palace of Westminster: Dig unearths 18th Century fish token 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z Victims groups and NI political parties oppose the bill, which is going through the House of Lords. Good Friday Agreement: Who wants to tell the 'truth' about NI's past? 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z MPs and members of the House of Lords routinely accept gifts and hospitality from companies, individuals, charities and other organisations. MP Scott Benton claims ways around hospitality rules 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Despite his aversion to European integration, he divided his time increasingly between London — where, as a life peer, he was a lawmaker in the House of Lords — and a home in Gascony, in southwest France. Nigel Lawson, Economic Force Under Thatcher, Dies at 91 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, environment minister Lord Benyon told the House of Lords the government would ensure the firm paid for the damage caused. Poole Harbour: Pipeline sealed after onshore oil field leak 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z Already on Labour's agenda are House of Lords reform; decentralisation of economic power to the nations and regions of the UK; and improved intergovernmental working between the various administrations of these islands. Where next for Scotland as the Nicola Sturgeon era ends? 2023-03-25T04:00:00Z Dr Barham-Brown, a trainee GP from Leeds, and a former deputy leader of the Women's Equality Party, was in London to attend a House of Lords event as a governor of disability transport scheme Motability. Premier Inn: Disabled woman 'left behind' during hotel fire alarm 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z The move was unopposed, and now goes to the House of Lords for scrutiny. MPs approve plans to make street sexual harassment a crime 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z The House of Lords would be abolished and replaced by a second chamber of elected representatives from the nations and regions, under the proposals. What could feature in Labour's election manifesto? 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z Stopping the dumping of sewage into rivers and the sea will require huge infrastructure spending and will probably push up water bills, according to a new House of Lords report. Ending sewage dumping will mean higher water bills - report 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z A House of Lords report from December 2022 highlighted reasons including an increase in early retirement and rising levels of sickness. Unemployment: Who are the millions of Britons not working? 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z His title was elevated to lord by the late queen in 1996, and he briefly served as a Conservative member in the British Parliament’s House of Lords. Andrew Lloyd Webber missing 'Bad Cinderella' opener amid son's gastric cancer battle 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z She sat as a crossbencher and spent a total of 53 years in the House of Lords, more than any other female peer in history. Baroness Masham, Paralympian and longest serving female peer, dies aged 87 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Critics say the proposals break international law and they are likely to face opposition in the House of Lords, as well as legal challenges in the courts. Theresa May says asylum plan won't solve illegal migration issue 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z While MPs have backed the plans - by 315 votes to 236 votes - they also need to clear the House of Lords. Strike rules: What is a trade union and who is allowed to strike? 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z Things could get trickier in the House of Lords. Rishi Sunak: Why PM will not find it easy to stop boat crossings 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z The aim within government is to have it heading towards the House of Lords by just after Easter- where it's likely to encounter plenty of opposition. Chris Mason: The row is just beginning on the Illegal Migration Bill 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z As prime minister, Johnson in 2020 elevated his brother Jo Johnson to the House of Lords, the upper chamber of parliament, where he has a seat for life. EX-UK leader Boris Johnson nominates father for knighthood - report 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z The House of Commons is not sitting, while the House of Lords will debate International Women's Day from 10:00. What's happening in Parliament this week? 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z Earlier, the former secretary of state and now Labour Peer, Lord Murphy, told the House of Lords that the absence of the Northern Ireland Assembly and executive created "a democratic deficit". Windsor Framework: Rishi Sunak will clarify Brexit deal 'misunderstandings' 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z The Guardian reported last year that Nithyananda's UK representative had attended "a glamorous Diwali party at the House of Lords" on the invitation of two Conservative members. Nithyananda's Kailasa: UN to ignore remarks of fugitive India guru's fictional country 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z But last week a House of Lords committee warned there were still some outstanding problems. Brexit: What does Windsor Framework mean for business? 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z That bill was being examined by the House of Lords, the unelected upper chamber of Parliament, but Mr. Sunak agreed to scrap it as a price for concessions made by Brussels. To Heal Brexit Wound, U.K. and E.U. Strike a Northern Ireland Trade Deal 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z An ardent opponent of Brexit, she condemned Boris Johnson from the benches of the House of Lords, when the prime minister threatened to break international law in a row with the European Union in 2020. Obituary: Betty Boothroyd 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z She went on to serve as a baroness in the House of Lords from 2001 until her death. Former Commons Speaker Betty Boothroyd dies 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z That legislation is awaiting examination in the House of Lords, the British Parliament’s unelected upper chamber. U.K. Nears Deal on Northern Ireland Trade, a Brexit Sore Point 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z But on Friday a House of Lords committee warned there were still some outstanding issues - will these be addressed by a new agreement? NI Protocol: Questions to ask about a possible new deal 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z There are significant unresolved issues with medicines supply to Northern Ireland as a result of the protocol, a House of Lords Committee has warned. Brexit: Medicine supply issues 'due to Northern Ireland Protocol' 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z How often does a member of the House of Lords get cheered from the football terraces? Lord Pannick: Meet the lawyer representing Boris Johnson and Manchester City 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z The Archbishop of Canterbury is a senior member of the House of Lords, and has led debates in the chamber. Same-sex marriage: 'MPs tried to force church on issue,' says archbishop 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Melber cited the House of Lords in the U.K., which tends to be raucous and takes pride in its grumbling. “Low-quality people”: James Carville says Republican SOTU antics were “white trash on display” 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z Toksvig has started a campaign to remove the 26 Church of England bishops who sit in the House of Lords. Sandi Toksvig: I can't let the Church of England hurt LGBT people 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z It covers England and Wales and is currently being scrutinised by the House of Lords. Public Order Bill: Peers defeat plans to curb protest disruption 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z A digital pound would have “risks but no obvious benefits,” former Bank of England Gov. Mervyn King, now a member of the House of Lords, said recently. Britcoin? UK gets closer to launching a digital currency 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z He said his predecessor had "spoken strongly in favour of assisted suicide in the Houses of Parliament - in the House of Lords". Same-sex marriage: 'MPs tried to force church on issue,' says archbishop 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Ministers suffered a series of defeats on the legislation in the House of Lords this week, and peers will vote on an amendment on serious disruption on Tuesday. Just Stop Oil autumn protests cost Met Police £7.5m 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z Mr Jarvis's bill, was approved by MPs on Friday and will now be debated in the House of Lords. Pregnant women to get more protection against being made redundant 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z The House of Lords has overturned plans to clamp down on protest marches that cause too much disruption. Public Order Bill: Peers defeat plans to curb protest disruption 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z The bill passed by 315 votes to 246 but will face further scrutiny in the House of Lords before it becomes law. New powers to curb strike disruption approved by MPs 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z The House of Lords' economic affairs committee highlighted retirement, increased sickness, changes to migration and the UK's aging population was also contributing to the current tightness in the labour market. Most bosses want staff back in offices says Tony Danker 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z The government is to attempt to amend its controversial legacy legislation in the House of Lords. NI Troubles: Government to attempt to amend legacy bill 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z A recent House of Lords report highlights reasons including an increase in early retirement and rising levels of sickness. Unemployment: Who are the millions of Britons not working? 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z The band then attended a fundraising dinner at the House of Lords, to help secure funds to build more resilient homes for Gurkha families in Nepal. Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas serenades Parliament 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z The former business minister said he supported the aims of the legislation and would not vote against it but hoped it would be amended in the House of Lords. New powers to curb strike disruption approved by MPs 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z It will then go to the House of Lords, where it is expected to face significant opposition. Brexit: Clash looms over plan to scrap EU-derived laws 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z The government will face a battle to get the amended bill through the House of Lords but it has the numbers in the House of Commons to ensure it passes. NI Troubles: Government to attempt to amend legacy bill 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z In exchange, the government has now agreed to introduce an amendment of its own along similar lines when the bill gets to the House of Lords - giving ministers more time to work on the wording. Rishi Sunak bows to Tory revolt over internet safety law 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z Speaking in the House of Commons in May, Communities Secretary Michael Gove said he would "wholeheartedly welcome" the relocation of the House of Lords outside London. Blackpool ideal for House of Lords move - Conservative MP 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z It is due to return to the Commons next Tuesday, before what is likely to be a long journey through the House of Lords. Online Safety Bill changes 'not ruled out' - culture secretary 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z It is due to return to the Commons next Tuesday, after which it will begin what is likely to be a long journey through the House of Lords. Rishi Sunak facing major Tory rebellion over internet safety law 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z But it is not set to become law until later this year - provided it gets past opposition in the House of Lords - so will have no impact on the current strikes. Grant Shapps unveils new powers in strike laws 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z After its passage through the House of Commons, it is expected to face a lengthy journey through the House of Lords. Rishi Sunak bows to Tory revolt over internet safety law 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z Proposals to move the House of Lords to the Winter Garden ballroom in Blackpool should be considered by the government, one of the town's MPs has said. Blackpool ideal for House of Lords move - Conservative MP 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z It is likely to face significant opposition in the House of Lords, as only transport strikes were mentioned in the Conservatives' 2019 manifesto pledge to introduce minimum service levels. Lawyers expect court challenge to anti-strike laws 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z Labour has already promised large-scale constitutional change, including abolishing the House of Lords. Labour won't spend its way out of Tory 'mess', says Sir Keir Starmer 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z The details are contained in a letter from the Minister for Biosecurity, Lord Benyon, to the House of Lords sub committee on the Northern Ireland Protocol. NI Protocol: New port facilities needed for goods checks 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z It follows a recent House of Lords committee finding that a wave of early retirement following the pandemic has caused a huge labour shortage. UK Economy: Workers over 50 years old encouraged to end early retirement 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson has apologised during his maiden speech in the House of Lords for his role in promoting false sex abuse claims. Lord Watson apologises for promoting false sex abuse claims 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has expressed his opposition to Labour's plan to replace the House of Lords with an elected chamber. Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle opposes Labour's Lords plans 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z She told a House of Lords committee a range of alternatives are "on the table" and are being looked at. Disused cruise ships could be used to house asylum seekers - Braverman 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z The home secretary is due to be questioned by a House of Lords committee on Wednesday about asylum accommodation and the backlog of unprocessed claims. Migrants detained illegally, official email claims 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z As the House of Lords report was published on Tuesday, Lord Bridges called on the government to do more to support the economy. UK Economy: Workers over 50 years old encouraged to end early retirement 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z Baroness Mone is taking a leave of absence from the House of Lords, meaning she will not sit as a Conservative peer. Government to sue Mone-linked PPE firm for £122m 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z Traditionally speakers are given a place in the House of Lords when they retire, although Sir Lindsay's predecessor, John Bercow was not granted a peerage. Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle opposes Labour's Lords plans 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z The bill has passed a second reading and is now at the committee stage in the House of Lords, where amendments can be considered. Opinion | The legacy of the Troubles lingers. But this legislation won’t work. 2022-12-18T05:00:00Z A hereditary peer is facing suspension from the House of Lords for breaking lobbying rules. Earl of Shrewsbury faces suspension from Lords over lobbying claims 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z It will now go through its final stages in the House of Commons early next year, before it begins its passage through the House of Lords. Rishi Sunak extends time to pass current crop of laws 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z The House of Lords commissioner for standards has launched an investigation into her "alleged involvement in procuring contracts for PPE Medpro". Government to sue Mone-linked PPE firm for £122m 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z He added that he didn't think scrapping the House of Lords would be a priority for any future Labour government. Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle opposes Labour's Lords plans 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z She has taken a leave of absence from the House of Lords following allegations linking her to a firm which was awarded contracts for PPE – and claims she benefited financially. Ros Atkins on… Michelle Mone and PPE Medpro 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z He said his father, James Douglas-Hamilton, a member of the House of Lords as a life peer, and mother were fully supporting him. Adventurer attempts Antarctic row following heart surgery 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z There are hundreds of members of the House of Lords. House of Lords: Your questions answered 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z There are currently 785 peers, making the House of Lords the second largest parliamentary chamber in the world. House of Lords: What is it and what could Labour replace it with? 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Downing Street said not having the Tory whip was an automatic consequence of her requesting a leave of absence from the House of Lords. PMQ: Rishi Sunak 'shocked' by allegations about Tory peer Mone 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Speaking to MPs, she confirmed that the bill "will not progress" to its third reading in the House of Lords. Schools Bill scrapped, education secretary says 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Labour criticised the government for awarding contracts to the company, which had previously been linked to Conservative member of the House of Lords Michelle Mone. Covid: Why were the government's Covid contracts challenged? 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z It comes after the issue of preventative antibiotics was raised in the House of Lords on Monday. Strep A schools in Scotland could get antibiotics 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z The House of Lords could be abolished if Labour wins the next election. House of Lords: What is it and what could Labour replace it with? 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Many of the proposals laid out in a report by Gordon Brown are about reforming Westminster, such as by replacing the House of Lords, or by strengthening devolution to different regions of England. Can Labour revive its fortunes in Scotland? 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z But the legislation has hit hurdles since it was introduced this year, with peers in the House of Lords calling proposals on academies a "power grab" that gave the government too much control. Schools Bill scrapped, education secretary says 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z On 6 December, her office announced that she is "taking a leave of absence from the House of Lords in order to clear her name of the allegations that have been unjustly levelled against her". Covid: Why were the government's Covid contracts challenged? 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Nick Gibb said the use of antibiotics "is an option" and the issue had been raised in the House of Lords on Monday. Strep A schools may be given preventive antibiotics 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z The House of Lords is part of the UK Parliament. House of Lords: What is it and what could Labour replace it with? 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Glasgow-born businesswoman Baroness Mone, who joined the House of Lords in 2015, is being investigated by the Lords commissioner for standards over her "alleged involvement" in procuring contracts for the company. Angela Ranyer: Covid contract VIP lane was 'a scandal of epic proportions' 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z The House of Lords commissioner for standards is investigating her "alleged involvement" in procuring contracts for the company. Michelle Mone sent aggressive Covid contract email, Matt Hancock says 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z The idea was to treat offers of PPE with greater urgency if they came from a supplier recommended by ministers, government officials or MPs and members of the House of Lords, from any party. Covid: Why were the government's Covid contracts challenged? 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z The Labour leader has said the first five years of a Labour government would see the House of Lords abolished. Lords reform would be Labour's 'driving mission' 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z Membership of the Lords has increased since 2000, according to the House of Lords Library. House of Lords: What is it and what could Labour replace it with? 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said the 830-member House of Lords is "indefensible" and needs replacing with a smaller democratic chamber. UK politics needs 'clean up and clear out' - Brown 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z The report will recommend abolishing the House of Lords, despite some peers warning against this. Labour to promise biggest ever transfer of powers 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z Of the 20 that had been referred by politicians, all were Conservative members of the House of Commons or the House of Lords. Covid: Why were the government's Covid contracts challenged? 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z More than half of the church’s archbishops of the Church of England sit by right in the House of Lords. A Christian nation no more? Census numbers fuel debate on Britain’s identity, Christianity’s future 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z Copson’s group advocates decoupling religion in Britain, from the House of Lords to the classrooms, where a third of state schools in England are Christian. England and Wales no longer majority Christian nations, census reveals 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z Speaking in the House of Lords, he later explained he had an "equity in a fund management business that invests in India". Jacob Rees-Mogg's ex-business partner returns as trade minister 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z One of its most eye-catching recommendations will be a proposal to scrap the House of Lords and replace it with an elected chamber. Labour to promise biggest ever transfer of powers 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z The government wanted to give the Home Office the power revoke citizenship without telling the person in question - but this plan was rejected by the House of Lords. Shamima Begum: How can you lose your citizenship? 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z Troubles legacy legislation, due for its second reading in the House of Lords on Tuesday, has given Ms Kiely food for thought. Troubles legacy: 'Families can not draw a line under it' 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z The British monarch, now King Charles III, is the “Defender of the Faith” and “Supreme Governor of the Church of England,” and 26 church bishops sit in Parliament’s House of Lords, where they pass laws. England and Wales no longer majority Christian nations, census reveals 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z He also defended his appointment to the House of Lords arguing that he could make "a strong contribution on trade". Jacob Rees-Mogg's ex-business partner returns as trade minister 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z The stone structures, under a section of the House of Lords chamber, are likely to be at least 700 years old. Palace of Westminster: Possible remains of medieval Thames river wall found 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z As the song went, "nobody was really sure is he was from the House of Lords", in reference to Browne's aristocratic father. The Beatles: New podcast explores forgotten Irish connections 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z That issue is being debated in the House of Lords, which this year watered down legislation granting the police more powers to crack down on protests. As Climate Protests Get Bolder, British Police Strike Back With New Powers 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z Labour would abolish the House of Lords and replace it with a "new, reformed upper chamber", the party has confirmed to the BBC. Labour plans to abolish the House of Lords 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z A message from the King proposing the change was read to the House of Lords. Princess Anne and Prince Edward to become stand-ins for King 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z It means she will sit in the House of Lords as a non-affiliated member. Arlene Foster receives damehood at Windsor Castle 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z Lord True has been named leader of the House of Lords, responsible for delivery of the government’s legislative programme in the Upper House. New cabinet: Who is in Liz Truss's top team? 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z “To stop and search someone suspected of carrying a bomb is one thing,” Robert Skidelsky, an economic historian, said during one debate in the House of Lords. As Climate Protests Get Bolder, British Police Strike Back With New Powers 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z The size and role of the House of Lords has come under scrutiny in recent years, with warnings that membership has grown excessive, with 784 sitting members. Labour plans to abolish the House of Lords 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z Last week, 64 MPs and peers in the House of Lords wrote to Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, urging him to ensure that the UK used the opportunity of the summit to secure his release. Alaa Abdel Fattah: Jailed British-Egyptian activist escalates hunger strike 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z Last month, he was given a seat in the House of Lords by then PM Liz Truss, who made him an investment minister. Jacob Rees-Mogg's ex business partner Dominic Johnson sacked as minister 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z The bill is now at the committee stage in the House of Lords meaning peers are scrutinising it line-by-line and proposing amendments. Brexit: Northern Ireland Protocol bill continues amid election uncertainty 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill, which is currently with the House of Lords, would give the UK government unilateral powers to change the operation and oversight of the protocol. Stormont: Resolve protocol issues to avoid election - DUP 2022-10-30T04:00:00Z Plans to reform the appointment process of the House of Lords are one step closer to becoming law after several peers from across the political spectrum acknowledged the upper chamber is "too large". Labour plans to abolish the House of Lords 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z Baroness Vere told the House of Lords that the carmaker had not consulted her department before announcing manufacturing of the models would soon end at its plant in Cowley, Oxford. Moving electric Mini production to China unfortunate, minister says 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z It was a necessary move for him to hold the roles, as government ministers have to be either MPs or members of the House of Lords. Jacob Rees-Mogg's ex business partner Dominic Johnson sacked as minister 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z The cabinet is made up of about 20 people, usually MPs but sometimes members of the House of Lords. The cabinet: What is it and what does it do? 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z Prince Andrew's and Prince Harry's role in being allowed to stand in for King Charles for official duties has been challenged in the House of Lords. Prince Andrew and Prince Harry royal counsellor roles challenged 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z Such a move would be controversial, and face legal and political challenges - especially in the House of Lords. Rishi Sunak aims to bring factions together in cabinet reshuffle 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill moves to its next stage in the House of Lords on Tuesday. Northern Ireland Protocol bill: Peers set to scrutinise it line-by-line 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z However, he will now be able to keep his House of Lords peerage for life. Jacob Rees-Mogg's ex business partner Dominic Johnson sacked as minister 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z She represented the Labour party until she stepped down from the House of Lords in 2018. May Blood: Trade unionist and former Labour peer dies aged 84 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z Work and Pensions Minister Lady Stedman-Scott told the House of Lords the government's triple lock guarantee applied not just to next year but also the rest of the parliament, which also includes the following year. Pensions: Liz Truss commits to triple lock after concern from Tory MPs 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z The bill still has several stages to clear before becoming law, including scrutiny in the House of Lords. MPs back abortion clinic buffer zone law 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z Earlier this year the government suffered a major defeat in the House of Lords, after peers rejected similar plans to clamp down on noisy and disruptive protests. Home Secretary to crack down on disruptive protests with new bill 2022-10-15T04:00:00Z Members of the House of Lords who are not ministers or office holders are not paid a salary, but can claim an allowance of up to £332 per day attended. Jacob Rees-Mogg's ex business partner Dominic Johnson sacked as minister 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z Tom Watson and Dame Arlene Foster are among 26 new peers set to enter the House of Lords. Tom Watson and Arlene Foster nominated for peerages 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z She will sit in the House of Lords as a non-affiliated member. Arlene Foster and Peter Weir are nominated for peerages 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z On Thursday, the House of Lords was debating legislation that prevents some nationally funded museums, such as the British Museum that houses the Elgin marbles, from returning objects to their countries of origin. Will Camilla wear the diamond that India — and others — want back? 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z On Thursday, the House of Lords will debate an act which restricts museums from disposing of objects in their collections. Elgin Marbles: New body aims to return sculptures to Greece 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z Information campaigns like those used in the Covid-19 pandemic would help individuals act on climate change, a House of Lords report has said. Use Covid lessons to curb climate change, Lords tell government 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z New members are appointed to the House of Lords, which scrutinises bills that have been approved by the House of Commons, by the monarch after being proposed by the prime minister. Tom Watson and Arlene Foster nominated for peerages 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Before it comes into effect, the reversal also needs to be approved in the House of Lords - this is expected to happen on 17 October. MPs vote to scrap health and social care tax rise 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z It's a similar story with average age - only the UK's House of Lords and Canada's upper chamber are "older" than the US Senate. US midterms: The country with youngest politicians in world 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z On Thursday, Lord Vaizey will prompt a debate in the House of Lords about the National Heritage Act. Elgin Marbles: New body aims to return sculptures to Greece 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z The House of Lords report also advises government to financially support people to move to greener diets, transport and homes. Use Covid lessons to curb climate change, Lords tell government 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, legislation which could override parts of the protocol is expected to return to parliament for a debate in the House of Lords next week. NI Protocol: Conor Burns 'bullish' over protocol progress 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill has already cleared the House of Commons and will be debated at second reading by the House of Lords, which is expected to consider it at length, next week. Northern Ireland Protocol: Funeral of peace deal unless it is sorted - Poots 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z However, the legislation is still expected to begin its scrutiny in the House of Lords in the coming weeks. Brexit: UK and EU to restart talks over NI Protocol 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z He now serves as an independent member of the upper house of parliament, the House of Lords. After high profile sacking, UK civil servants fear for jobs under Truss 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z 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 Northern Ireland Protocol Bill is currently making its way through the House of Lords. NI Protocol: NI secretary aims for 'landing zone' to restore Stormont 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z MPs and members of the House of Lords do not have to queue and can take four guests each to the lying-in-state. Queen's lying-in-state: Controversy over MPs being allowed to skip queue 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z There were parents with children, couples hand in hand, veterans with medals clinking on navy blue blazers, lawmakers and members of the House of Lords. Queen is mourned with silence in the busy heart of London 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z Prem Sikka, a British academic who now sits in the House of Lords, has called the family’s opaque business dealings “the remnant of a bygone feudal age.” Who inherits the queen’s money? The secretive rules of royal wealth. 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z “Detaining people for shouting republican slogans, even if they do so in a deliberately coarse and provocative way, is utterly un-British,” said Daniel Hannan, a member of the House of Lords. Police arrest anti-monarchy protesters at royal events in England, Scotland 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z Party leaders chatting amiably in the front few rows, cabinet ministers of decades past now in the House of Lords a few rows back. King Charles III's speech to Parliament: 'A very simple, but extremely moving occasion' 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z Every year, the monarch presides over the ceremonial state openings of Parliament in the unelected upper chamber, the House of Lords. Charles III and the ‘weight of history’ of Westminster Hall 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z At Westminster Hall, lawmakers from both the House of Commons and the upper House of Lords will express their condolences for the death of his mother, and the new king will deliver a response. King Charles to fly to Scotland to join sombre procession of queen's coffin 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z Carved into the exterior stonework of the Palace of Westminster - the House of Commons and House of Lords - a king past, as a new one ascends. Chris Mason: Vivid interactions between Crown and parliament 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z Meanwhile in the House of Lords - where peers also sat for Saturday tributes to the monarch - there was no shortage of light-hearted tales about the Queen either. Queen Elizabeth II spared my blushes in awkward moments, MPs recall 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z A minute’s silence was held in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords to remember the monarch’s contribution to public life. Tears and laughter as politicians pay tribute to Queen 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z Also present are the Lords Spiritual and Temporal - bishops of the Church of England who sit in the House of Lords including the Archbishop of Canterbury, together with the secular peers of the realm. Factbox: The process by which Charles's accession to the throne is formalised 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z When in 2010 a member of the House of Lords, Sayeeda Warsi, was appointed to the cabinet she was the first British politician of South Asian heritage to take up such a position. Truss Forms a Cabinet Diverse in Background but Not in Ideology 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z Before that, though, the arrival of the King here at Westminster on Monday, to address MPs and members of the House of Lords. Chris Mason: Vivid interactions between Crown and parliament 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z Brown pointed out that the abolition of the current House of Lords was one of the ten commitments Keir Starmer made when he took over leadership of the Labour Party in 2020. The House of Lords is a bloated relic. Boris Johnson could make it bigger. 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z They can also recommend peerages - where someone becomes a member of the House of Lords. What does the prime minister actually do? 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z “We design playgrounds to be reasonably safe and a lot of fun,” said Baroness Kidron, the House of Lords member. Sweeping Children’s Online Safety Bill Is Passed in California 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z “The price cap doesn’t work,” said David Howell, a former British energy minister who is now a member of the House of Lords. How British energy prices are set. 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z Last year, Conservative MPs were criticised after 256 voted to reject an attempt by the House of Lords to place legal duties on water companies to reduce sewage discharges. Why is raw sewage pumped into the sea? 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z The House of Lords serves more as an advisory, overseeing body — but provides important services. The House of Lords is a bloated relic. Boris Johnson could make it bigger. 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z The British Constitution prescribed the roles of the King, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z Tory MPs last year defended themselves after 256 voted with the government to reject an attempt by the House of Lords to bolster the Environment Bill. English beach sewage dumps not monitored properly, data shows 2022-08-21T04:00:00Z The names of the two houses in the United Kingdom’s bicameral parliament still reflect this older distinction today: the House of Lords and the House of Commons. American Government 2021-07-28T00:00:00Z The legislation has passed its Commons stages and will be scrutinised by the House of Lords in the coming months. Tory leadership: What challenges will the new PM expect in NI? 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z He said the reputation and mission of the House of Lords has been undercut by rule-breaking Johnson, “a prime minister putting cronies in, or people who will just support the party line.” The House of Lords is a bloated relic. Boris Johnson could make it bigger. 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z Mr Stevens and other Blackmore Bond investors outlined how the fund's collapse had impacted them in front of MPs and members of the House of Lords at a special meeting in June. Blackmore Bond collapse: FCA failed to act before people lost life savings 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z He will retire soon from the House of Lords, where he has been a peer since 2011. Dafydd Wigley: Welsh independence less likely if Scotland stays 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z In a speech to the House of Lords last month, Lord Hain, under parliamentary privilege, said Bain had "brazenly assisted" Mr Zuma to organise his decade of "shameless looting and corruption". Bain consultancy banned from government work over 'misconduct' 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z The bill passed the House of Commons in July but now must be debated in the House of Lords. Stormont assembly recall in third bid to elect Speaker 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z Norton has introduced a private member’s bill that would give the House of Lords statutory authority to vet — even veto — a prime minister’s nominees. The House of Lords is a bloated relic. Boris Johnson could make it bigger. 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z He spent the final decade and a half of his life as a member of Parliament’s unelected upper chamber, the House of Lords. UK, Irish leaders at funeral for peacemaker David Trimble 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z But 84-year-old Conservative veteran Norman Fowler, who served in Thatcher’s government and is now speaker of the House of Lords, warned the candidates against “overdoing it” with the Iron Lady worship. Maggie’s legacy: Divisive Thatcher looms over UK Tory race 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z Catherine Meyer is a Conservative member of the upper house of parliament, the House of Lords, and serves as Johnson’s trade envoy to Ukraine. Former British envoy to US, Christopher Meyer, dies 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z The Northern Ireland Protocol grace periods should be made permanent, a House of Lords committee has said. NI Protocol: Grace periods should be permanent, says Lords committee 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z “Ultimately it is for the Prime Minister to decide who he wants in the House of Lords,” Cruddas told The Post in a statement. The House of Lords is a bloated relic. Boris Johnson could make it bigger. 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z Now a peer in the House of Lords, she was born and raised in Australia before moving to the UK, where she entered Green Party politics. How UK Greens are learning from overseas allies 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z Working together in the Talks, the Northern Ireland Assembly, and the House of Lords, I saw him face testing times and profound challenges with great courage and integrity. David Trimble: Reaction to the death of former first minister 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z In 2006 he took up a life peerage in Britain's House of Lords, where he sat until his death. OBITUARY David Trimble, Northern Irish hardliner turned consensus-builder dies at 77 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z In 2005, he lost his House of Commons seat to a DUP challenger and went on to enter the House of Lords where he sat as a Conservative Party peer. David Trimble: Former Northern Ireland first minister and UUP leader dies 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z A survey by the YouGov group in March found that almost half those asked said they had little or no confidence in the House of Lords. The House of Lords is a bloated relic. Boris Johnson could make it bigger. 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z The room where the vote happens is a short distance from Central Lobby - the grand space between the House of Lords and the House of Commons that you often see on TV. The surprising joviality of Tory leadership votes 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z But the bill could be significantly revised by the House of Lords in the autumn. Tory leadership hopefuls urged to avoid risk of EU trade war 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z It was authored by a cross-party group of more than 100 MPs and members of the House of Lords, whose recommendations included: Government urged to fix touring 'crisis' in Europe 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z Lawmakers on the House of Commons' Treasury Committee and in the House of Lords have voiced doubts about the proposal. New UK finance minister Zahawi to address banks and investors on July 19 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z It was scheduled to be voted on by the UK’s House of Commons next week, and after that would have to pass another vote from the House of Lords before becoming law. UK’s ambitious plan to overhaul online safety laws delayed by government chaos 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z It was expected to clear the Commons later this month before proceeding to the House of Lords. Online Safety Bill put on hold until new prime minister in place 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z Those bids are unlikely to be successful but could pave the way for tougher opposition once the legislation moves to the House of Lords in the autumn. Northern Ireland Protocol: MPs to try to change controversial bill 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z But the move was also likely to face opposition in Parliament, particularly the House of Lords. Boris Johnson resigns: What plans are on pause amid wait for new PM? 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z Over lunch at the House of Lords this week, an insider reminisced with me about the probity and talent of past U.K. political leaders. Opinion | Post-Boris and post-Brexit, Britain’s Conservatives need a serious leader 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z One of his final acts in office is likely to be awarding knighthoods and appointments to the House of Lords in his resignation honours list. Boris Johnson resignation: What happens now? 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Peers in the House of Lords laughed as a Commons statement about upholding standards in public life was read aloud for a second time. Peers laugh over standards in public life statement 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z It will proceed to the House of Lords in the autumn to face further scrutiny. NI Troubles: Legacy bill passes Commons stages 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z "The House of Lords must be abolished and replaced with an institution which better reflects the make-up and the identity of the United Kingdom," he said. UK's Labour rules out pact with Scottish independence party at next election 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z His proposals included a legal duty of cooperation for governments in London and Edinburgh, and a regional senate to replace the House of Lords. Labour will not do post-election deal with SNP, says Scottish leader 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z Boris Johnson has suggested the bill could become law before the end of the year - however, it is likely to face fierce opposition in the House of Lords. UK Brexit legislation is a gun on the table, says EU negotiator 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z It is expected to face stern opposition in the House of Lords, however - with Mr Hoare predicting it could take until next spring to get it through Parliament. Theresa May hits out at 'illegal' plan to override Brexit deal 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z Kenneth Baker, a former chairman of the Conservative Party and a member of the House of Lords, said that Mr. Johnson was now too polarizing a figure. Conservatives Lose 2 Races in U.K., Adding to Pressure on Boris Johnson 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z Consumer champion Martin Lewis has revealed that he applied recently to become a member of the House of Lords but was turned down. Martin Lewis says he was rejected by House of Lords 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z Financial journalist Martin Lewis said he does not have enough time to devote to being a member of the House of Lords. Martin Lewis: I just got turned down for a peerage 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z This limits the delaying powers of the House of Lords to a year. Explainer: What is in Britain's proposed new post-Brexit law for N.Ireland 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z The legislation could also face challenges by both rebel MPs from within the Conservative Party - after the recent revolt against Prime Minister Boris Johnson's leadership - and in the House of Lords. NI Protocol: UK override bill 'won't break international law' 2022-06-12T04:00:00Z "When I entered the House of Lords 10 years ago, members weren't allowed to retire, they left when they died. But of course there is now a right to retire," he told BBC Radio Cymru. Dafydd Wigley: Ex-Plaid leader to retire from House of Lords 2022-06-12T04:00:00Z A House of Lords spokesperson said appointments were "not determined on the basis of caring or family circumstances" and that "some very good candidates" were rejected. Martin Lewis says he was rejected by House of Lords 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z In January, the House of Lords launched an investigation into her "alleged involvement in procuring contracts for PPE Medpro" and whether it potentially breached the code of conduct. Labour queries PPE contracts and Baroness Mone links 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z At a meeting in the House of Lords, he spoke of "how desperate it is to be accused of something you never did". Sir Cliff Richard's sex offence anonymity plea to Parliament 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z Loot boxes are set to form part of this, with the House of Lords Gambling Committee saying in 2020 loot boxes should be firmly regulated as "games of chance". Report blasts "manipulative" video game loot boxes 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z "But in the fullness of time, if there is to be any future at all to the House of Lords, it has to be become an elected House, to give our voice some power." Dafydd Wigley: Ex-Plaid leader to retire from House of Lords 2022-06-12T04:00:00Z 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 The government is expected to introduce the legislation in the House of Lords first. Irish language and Ulster Scots bill to be introduced at Westminster 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z Last week, Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove rejected suggestions the House of Lords could move to the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in Westminster while building work was under way. Parliament could burn down any day, says Andrea Leadsom 2022-05-21T04:00:00Z The British model couldn’t be replicated entirely because Australia lacked an aristocracy to populate an antipodean House of Lords. EXPLAINER: How does Australia’s election process work? 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z The letter is signed by 10 MPs - including the Conservative Party's David Jones, Labour's Ben Bradshaw and the Liberal Democrats' Layla Moran - as well as 17 members of the House of Lords. Alaa Abdel Fattah: UK urged to help jailed British-Egyptian activist 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z Peers in the House of Lords have criticised Michael Gove for proposing the temporary relocation of the upper house of Parliament outside London. Parliament must not be divided by relocation, peers argue 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z The government has vetoed a proposal for the House of Lords to temporarily relocate to a building opposite Parliament - and told peers to move outside London instead. Move out of London during Parliament renovation, Michael Gove tells peers 2022-05-15T04:00:00Z 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 The cabinet office minister Michael Ellis said on Thursday disclosing the information would undermine the role of the House of Lords Appointments Commission and could be used in the future to investigate other appointments. UK refuses to publish security advice around Lebedev's appointment to upper chamber 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z The process of changing the trade arrangements is likely to take more than a year, with the House of Lords expected to try to block and delay the government's legislation. Brexit: Scrapping Northern Ireland protocol is legal, says attorney general 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z The House of Lords could be moved elsewhere in the UK while extensive work is done to renovate Parliament. Parliament must not be divided by relocation, peers argue 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z The House of Lords could be forced to leave Parliament while extensive restoration works are carried out. Move out of London during Parliament renovation, Michael Gove tells peers 2022-05-15T04:00:00Z Lord David Alton, a member of Britain’s House of Lords, called the arrest “an act of outrageous intimidation” on Twitter. Hong Kong police arrest retired Catholic cardinal on national security charges, release him on bail 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z As he presided for the first time over the House of Lords, it was possible to glimpse what he might be like as king — someday. Prince Charles opens Parliament, but it’s still the Queen’s Speech 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z There is long walk to the House of Lords, stairs to her throne - and in times past, carriages. Queen delegates opening of Parliament for first time 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z "It is clear to me that the House of Lords moving elsewhere, even for a temporary period, would be widely welcomed," Mr Gove. Parliament must not be divided by relocation, peers argue 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z It is clear to me that the House of Lords moving elsewhere, even for a temporary period, would be widely welcomed. Move out of London during Parliament renovation, Michael Gove tells peers 2022-05-15T04:00:00Z There is long walk to the House of Lords, stairs to her throne — and in times past, carriages. Queen delegates opening of Parliament for first time 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z The presence of Charles and his elder son, Prince William, in the House of Lords was a striking visual moment in an ongoing transition of power. Prince Charles opens Parliament, but it’s still the Queen’s Speech 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z The ceremony, which occurs in spring or after a national election, embodies the centuries-old separation of power between the Crown, the elected House of Commons, the House of Lords and the judiciary. Prince Charles delivers Queen's Speech for the first time 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z But other symbolic elements were present, including scarlet-clad Yeomen of the Guard and an official known as Black Rod who summoned lawmakers from the House of Commons to the House of Lords. With pomp but no queen, U.K. gov’t sets out the year’s agenda 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z The ceremony takes place in the House of Lords, the unelected upper chamber of Parliament because the monarch isn’t allowed to set foot in the House of Commons. U.K. Parliament opens with pomp, problems for Boris Johnson 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z In the House of Lords, he gave her speech outlining her government's priorities, listing the bills it plans to bring before MPs and peers. Prince Charles delivers the 2022 Queen's Speech 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z During the speech - read from the throne in the House of Lords - the laws the government wants to get through Parliament in the coming year are set out. Queen's Speech: What is it and why is it important? 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z The Queen's main throne will remain empty in the House of Lords. Prince Charles to deliver Queen's speech alongside Prince William 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z The ceremony takes place in the House of Lords, the unelected upper chamber of Parliament, because the monarch isn’t allowed to set foot in the House of Commons. UK Parliament opens with pomp, problems for Boris Johnson 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z The governments plan to privatise the network, which would see some money from the sale re-invested in the creative sector, has yet to go through the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Channel 4 publishes alternative plan to privatisation 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, Lord Bew, chair of the House of Lords Appointment Committee, which approves peerages, denied it had tried to block Lord Lebedev being given a seat in the Lords. Deadline for publishing Lebedev peerage documents missed 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z |
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