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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months agoCash before honours: the Tory donors made peers who barely speak in Lords
Rami Ranger's appointment to the House of Lords raises concerns over the relationship between political donations and peerage awards.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months agoTories fight abolition of hereditary peers as Labour's Lords reforms stall
Conservative peers are strategically delaying House of Lords reform legislation, complicating Labour's plans for abolishing hereditary peerages.
Labour's ambitious aims for Lords reform are challenged by more pressing political issues, leading to internal conflicts about priorities.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months agoTories fight abolition of hereditary peers as Labour's Lords reforms stall
Conservative peers are strategically delaying House of Lords reform legislation, complicating Labour's plans for abolishing hereditary peerages.
Labour's ambitious aims for Lords reform are challenged by more pressing political issues, leading to internal conflicts about priorities.
#cash-for-access
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months agoLords chief whip spoke at what appears to be cash-for-access event
Undercover investigation exposes cash-for-access scheme by Labour peers in the House of Lords.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months agoCalls for Labour peer to be investigated over cash-for-access claims
Lord Evans is facing scrutiny regarding cash-for-access allegations that may breach House of Lords rules.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months agoLords watchdog investigates Labour peer over apparent cash-for-access venture
Lord Evans is under investigation for potential breaches of House of Lords rules following allegations of cash-for-access involving his son's commercial events.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoAn insult': Amanda Spielman, Ofsted chief at time of Ruth Perry's suicide, to be given a peerage
Amanda Spielman's legacy is indelibly associated with my sister's terrible, preventable death and with defending the unaccountable, inhumane system that led to her death.
UK politics
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months agoRevealed: House of Lords members have given 109m to political parties
Political donations from House of Lords peers raise concerns about influence in political appointments.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months agoAs the youngest peer in the House of Lords, I have a bold plan for this place. Abolish it me included | Carmen Smith
The House of Lords faces calls for abolition due to its unelected nature and influence on legislation.
#parliament
Dining
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2 months agoParliament's dining room will open to the public during the Easter recess
Public can enjoy afternoon tea in the Peers Dining Rooms during Easter.
Two dining packages: Traditional Afternoon Tea (£55) and Champagne Afternoon Tea (£67).
Smart casual dress code and no mobile phones allowed.
Bookings are for two or more only; solo diners are not permitted.
Dining
fromianVisits
2 months agoParliament's dining room will open to the public during the Easter recess
Public can enjoy afternoon tea in the Peers Dining Rooms during Easter.
Two dining packages: Traditional Afternoon Tea (£55) and Champagne Afternoon Tea (£67).
Smart casual dress code and no mobile phones allowed.
Bookings are for two or more only; solo diners are not permitted.
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
3 months agoGovernment's 'grey belt' housing plan branded 'ineffective' by Lords Committee
The Government's policy has been implemented in a somewhat rushed and incoherent manner. The committee does not believe that it is likely to have any significant or lasting impact.
Remodel
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months agoDisjointed industrial strategy a barrier to UK scaleup success | Computer Weekly
"The future cascade of value from the unicorns we are building - and the creation of the next generation of entrepreneurs from those companies - will continue to benefit other countries, primarily the US."
Miscellaneous
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months agoPeer suspended from House of Lords for launching tirade at parliament security staff
"The lengthy suspension was handed down to Lord Stone of Blackheath after he was found to have been rude and aggressive, with the decision noting he poses a continuing risk to those on the parliamentary estate."
UK news
fromCoindesk
6 months agoUK Lords Echo Support for Digital Assets Property Bill
"It supports our efforts to ensure that our jurisdiction remains at the forefront globally, providing a flexible legal framework that can react to the dynamic nature of digital assets and other emerging technologies," Lord Frederick Ponsonby of Shulbrede said during the debate.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months agoLords committee urges Government to begin new talks with EU over data adequacy
The Lords committee's inquiry highlights that losing data adequacy status could lead to increased business friction and significant costs for the economy, impacting consumer prices.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months agoStarmer's House of Lords reform only scratches the surface of its problems | Simon Jenkins
The House of Lords remains steeped in privilege and indefensibility, with hereditary peers and donors occupying its ranks, illustrating Britain's enduring aversion to parliamentary reform.
UK politics
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