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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.

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.

NYC Mayoral Debate: Mamdani and Cuomo Clash

Watch the dramatic confrontation between progressive challenger Zohran Mamdani and former governor Andrew Cuomo as they spar over housing, crime, and leadership in heated NYC mayoral debate.

Cuomo and Sliwa clash in fiery NYC mayoral debate

In a fiery first debate, Democrat Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa traded sharp attacks over crime, homelessness and leadership style, setting the stage for a contentious New York City election battle.

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.

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.

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