Tory donor Andrew King denied peerage in vetting block
Conservative donor Andrew King has been denied a peerage after failing vetting procedures, raising questions about political appointments and transparency in the honours system.
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Lord Dick Taverne: Political Maverick Dies at 94
Tributes pour in for crossbench peer Lord Dick Taverne, the former Labour minister turned independent thinker whose courageous stands on evidence-based policy and nuclear defence shaped British politics for decades.
House of Lords Under Pressure: Calls for Radical Reform
The House of Lords faces mounting pressure for fundamental reform as critics question its composition and effectiveness in modern British democracy. Discover why experts are demanding change.
Environment Agency: UK government failing on climate crisis
Environment Agency chair Alan Lovell delivers sobering testimony to Lords committee, revealing government inaction on climate adaptation and funding shortfalls threatening UK's environmental resilience.
Lords challenge government sentencing powers after murder case
Ministers confront House of Lords rebellion as peers demand changes to sentencing rules following Olivia Pratt-Korbel's tragic murder case.
Out of Touch Lords Face Fury Over Rwanda Bill Block
Unelected peers warned of constitutional crisis as they threaten to derail Rishi Sunak's flagship Rwanda bill, setting up explosive Commons-Lords showdown.
Lib Dem Peer Lord Taverne Dies Aged 97
Tributes pour in for Liberal Democrat peer Lord Taverne, the former Labour MP who dramatically quit the party over Europe policy and served in Parliament until his death at 97.
Labour's Lucy Powell unveils plan to fix broken politics
Shadow Cabinet Office Minister Lucy Powell outlines Labour's radical constitutional reforms to fix Westminster's 'dysfunctional' system and restore public trust in politics.
Former Lord Speaker suspended over police lobbying scandal
Exclusive: Baroness D'Souza receives unprecedented suspension after secretly lobbying Met Police Commissioner about speeding fines, sparking Westminster ethics scandal.
Michelle Mone faces OBE stripping calls over PPE scandal
Baroness Michelle Mone faces mounting pressure as politicians and public figures demand she be stripped of her OBE following the controversial PPE Medpro government contracts worth over £200 million.
Lords block 'Bill of Life' after Shipman case review
Peers reject government proposal that would have granted doctors absolute immunity from murder prosecutions, citing grave concerns after Harold Shipman inquiry revelations.
Lords revolt over Human Rights Act replacement
Leading legal experts and human rights organisations condemn government plans to scrap Human Rights Act, warning of dangerous consequences for British justice system
Lords face legal challenge over life sentence bill
Peers in the House of Lords are confronting a potential legal battle as human rights lawyers prepare to challenge new legislation that could keep prisoners incarcerated indefinitely without meaningful review.
House of Lords Faces Radical Overhaul in New Government Bill
In a dramatic constitutional shake-up, the government proposes legislation to dramatically reduce the size of the House of Lords and introduce retirement options for peers, addressing long-standing concerns about the chamber's bloated membership.
Labour blocks Tory bid on sex offender sentences
Conservative attempt to prevent shorter jail terms for serious sexual offenders defeated in parliamentary showdown as Labour peers rally against the measure.
Bank of England's Bailey admits inflation forecast failures
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey admits to 'very big lessons' learned after inflation forecasts repeatedly missed the mark during cost of living crisis.
Starmer faces backlash over John Mann peerage
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer under fire for appointing former MP John Mann as anti-semitism tsar amid ongoing party tensions and criticism over peerage system.
Mone's PPE firm faces £122m repayment deadline
Baroness Mone's PPE Medro faces crucial deadline to repay millions to taxpayers after controversial pandemic contracts, as pressure mounts over undisclosed involvement.
Tory Lords block Labour's DWP deductions scrap bid
Conservative peers defeat Labour motion to abolish DWP's 'maximum deduction rate' that leaves thousands of claimants with just £15 per week after debt repayments.
Mone-linked PPE firm misses £122m repayment deadline
A PPE company at the centre of the Michelle Mone controversy has failed to repay £122m of taxpayer money by the government's deadline, escalating the high-stakes legal battle.
Starmer's constitutional revolution: Labour's bold reforms
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer unveils groundbreaking constitutional reforms that could dramatically alter how Britain is governed, with sweeping devolution plans set to be published next week.
Johnson criticised for Williamson peerage in honours list
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson under fire for awarding peerage to Gavin Williamson amid ongoing criticism of his honours list decisions
Ex-Lord Speaker Faces Suspension Over Speeding Scandal
Exclusive: Baroness D'Souza faces parliamentary suspension after investigation finds she attempted to improperly influence authorities over a speeding offence, raising serious questions about conduct standards in Westminster.
Ex-Lord Speaker faces suspension over lobbying scandal
Baroness D'Souza accused of improper lobbying after contacting Met Police Commissioner about speeding tickets in potential breach of parliamentary rules.
Government rewrites bill after Lords rebellion
Ministers have been compelled to make significant changes to their flagship legislation following a major defeat in the House of Lords, marking a dramatic parliamentary showdown over constitutional powers.
Chinese National Faces Spy Trial in London Court
A Chinese national stands accused of spying for Hong Kong intelligence in a landmark London trial, while political tensions simmer over defence spending and constitutional reforms.
Mone's luxury birthday during PPE contract scandal
Controversial Tory peer Michelle Mone celebrated her 50th birthday at five-star Chewton Glen while her PPE company faced scrutiny over £200m government contracts during COVID pandemic.
Flintoff's 13-pint celebration after Lords century
England cricket legend Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff reveals his epic 13-pint celebration after scoring a century at Lords and shares hilarious stories from his 10 Downing Street visit with Kevin Pietersen in exclusive Daily Mail interview.
Lord Howarth's Final Political Plea From Beyond Grave
Labour peer Lord Howarth of Newport's remarkable posthumous letter calls for political renewal and civility in public life, offering a powerful critique from beyond the grave.
Michelle Mone Faces House of Lords Suspension
Conservative peer Michelle Mone could be suspended from the House of Lords after a standards investigation found she brought parliament into 'disrepute' through her involvement in the PPE Medpro controversy.
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