The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.
Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen join forces in a powerful plea to the House of Lords, urging Parliament to back Baroness Meacher's Assisted Dying Bill and end the 'immense suffering' of terminally ill Britons.
A controversial government bill has granted itself powers to cut down trees in the House of Lords courtyard, bypassing local planning laws and igniting a fierce backlash from peers and environmentalists.
A dramatic parliamentary debate has erupted over the future of the House of Lords, with MPs condemning the unelected chamber as 'indefensible' and demanding urgent democratic reform for the UK's political system.
In a landmark decision, the House of Lords has voted to abolish the death penalty for the crimes of piracy and treason, formally ending capital punishment for all offences in the UK.
Keir Starmer's Labour government unveils a sweeping constitutional reform agenda, targeting the House of Lords, devolution, and Whitehall's machinery in a bid to 'take back control' for the British people.
In a bold move, Home Secretary Chris Philp orders the National Crime Agency to intensify its pursuit of Britain's most dangerous organised crime syndicates, prioritising the seizure of their assets and dismantling their networks.
Labour leader Keir Starmer gains powerful allies, including Gordon Brown and Archbishop John Sentamu, in his crusade to abolish the House of Lords and decentralise power from Westminster in a historic constitutional shake-up.
Exclusive: Sweeping reforms could see Britain's 'part-time' peers in the House of Lords stripped of their titles and £342 daily allowance for poor attendance in a major constitutional overhaul.
The House of Lords faces a historic shake-up as chronic absenteeism forces peers to resign. Labour's plan to abolish the unelected chamber gains momentum, sparking a constitutional crisis in Westminster.
Exclusive: Hereditary peers in the House of Lords face a furious backlash for allegedly sabotaging vital fire safety legislation born from the Grenfell Tower tragedy, sparking outrage among campaigners and bereaved families.
Labour's Jonathan Ashworth faced tough questions over his father-in-law Neil Kinnock's peerage during a fiery Commons debate, as Tory MPs demand transparency on political honours.
A Cabinet minister has sparked outrage by labelling Nigel Farage a 'Putin apologist' and dismissing Reform UK's demands for peerages in the House of Lords.
Nigel Farage calls on Keir Starmer to allocate peerages to Reform UK, criticising Labour's overwhelming presence in the House of Lords as undemocratic.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK and Labour leader Keir Starmer are at odds over proposals to scrap the House of Lords, reigniting debates on political reform and democracy.
New report reveals shocking earnings of Lords from external roles, raising fresh concerns over conflicts of interest in UK policymaking.
Major UK housebuilders Persimmon and Balfour Beatty are under fire for allegedly securing government contracts through questionable lobbying practices, raising concerns over transparency and fairness.
Renowned economist and Labour peer Lord Meghnad Desai has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking work in economics and politics. Discover his remarkable journey from India to the House of Lords.
Peers challenge ministers on alleged arms sales to Israel and humanitarian concerns in Gaza, sparking heated debate in the House of Lords.
Labour leader Keir Starmer sparks controversy after refusing to label Hamas as 'terrorists' during a heated House of Lords discussion on Israel-Palestine tensions.
Former Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage is reportedly being considered for a seat in the House of Lords, sparking debate among MPs and political analysts.
UK peers face backlash as they allegedly attempt to water down proposed legislation aimed at strengthening workers' rights, particularly targeting exploitative zero-hours contracts.
Meet the matriarchs running Britain's drug empires—powerful women who've turned organised crime into a family business. Discover their shocking rise to dominance.
Prominent figures including Lord Chris Smith and Sandi Toksvig demand sweeping reforms to the House of Lords, branding it outdated and undemocratic.
The House of Lords has rejected a government proposal to limit foreign ownership of British newspapers, sparking debate over press freedom and national security.
The controversial sale of The Telegraph to a foreign-backed consortium is set to proceed after the House of Lords voted in favour of the deal, marking a pivotal moment for UK media ownership.
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping reforms to the House of Lords, aiming to modernise Britain's political system and enhance democratic accountability.
After 800 years of history, the House of Lords witnesses a pivotal change as hereditary peers make their final exit, marking a new chapter in British governance.
The Labour Party has unveiled plans to replace the unelected House of Lords with a democratically elected chamber, sparking debate over constitutional reform in the UK.
Russian-born peer Lord Evgeny Lebedev speaks out on press freedom and media independence in the UK, addressing concerns over political influence.