Unelected Lords block workers' rights reforms
Hereditary peers and business chiefs face criticism for voting against Labour's employment rights bill, delaying guaranteed hours and unfair dismissal protections. Read the full story.
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Sophie Turner: Assisted dying bill risks eating disorder patients
Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner urges Lords to pause assisted dying bill, warning it poses a serious threat to people with eating disorders who could recover with proper care.
Lords accused of sabotaging assisted dying bill
Exclusive: House of Lords faces public outrage as poll reveals 60% oppose blocking assisted dying bill after Commons approval. Terminally ill campaigners warn of existential crisis for unelected chamber.
Lady Newlove, victims' commissioner, dies aged 63
Helen Newlove transformed personal tragedy into powerful advocacy for crime victims, becoming Victims' Commissioner and Conservative peer. Her legacy includes the 2024 Victims and Prisoners Act.
Terminally ill grandmother urges peers on assisted dying
An 82-year-old with an inoperable brain tumour urges House of Lords peers to show compassion and support the Terminally Ill Adults Bill for assisted dying choice.
Record 900 amendments tabled for assisted dying Bill
The House of Lords debates the assisted dying Bill amid warnings against delay tactics. With over 900 amendments tabled, peers are urged to respect the democratic mandate. Read the latest.
Peers table 942 amendments to halt assisted dying bill
House of Lords faces democratic crisis as peers attempt to filibuster assisted dying legislation with nearly 1,000 amendments. Critics warn move undermines Commons mandate.
Dying Man's Plea as Lords Flood Assisted Dying Bill
Terminally ill patients fear the Assisted Dying Bill is being sabotaged by a record 942 Lords amendments. Read their heartbreaking plea for a peaceful death.
Dignitas widow finds peace amid assisted dying debate
Louise Shackleton, investigated after husband's assisted death, speaks of finding peace as Lords debate historic bill that could legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.
Police warn of crime wave as probation service fails
Exclusive: Senior police officials sound alarm over potential crime surge as Labour's controversial justice reforms threaten to overwhelm an already failing probation system. Lords prepare for critical showdown.
Starmer humiliated as Chagos vote pulled
Sir Keir Starmer's government faces embarrassment after being forced to pull crucial Chagos Islands vote amid fears of defeat in the House of Lords.
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.
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.
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