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Articles tagged with: House of Lords
Westminster repair plans in chaos after parliamentary authorities scrap delivery body
Political parties
By John Johnston
Westminster repair plans in chaos after parliamentary authorities scrap delivery body
MP and peers could now remain in Parliament while works are undertaken on the Palace of Westminster following a decision to scrap the sponsor body.
Pastimes: Baroness Miller's French vineyard
Parliament
By Rosamund Urwin
Pastimes: Baroness Miller's French vineyard
In her occasional series, Rosamund Urwin meets up with parliamentarians to discuss how they unwind away from Westminster. Here, Baroness Miller tells of life on her French vineyard
Government must ensure post-Brexit trade agreements receive parliamentary scrutiny
Foreign affairs
By Baroness Hayter
Government must ensure post-Brexit trade agreements receive parliamentary scrutiny
Ever since 2010, Parliament has had an enhanced – though not decisive – role in agreeing international treaties negotiated by the government, with treaties having to be laid in both Houses at least 21 days before ratification.
Pastimes: Lord Bishop of Peterborough on science fiction
Parliament
By Rosamund Urwin
Pastimes: Lord Bishop of Peterborough on science fiction
In her occasional series, Rosamund Urwin meets up with parliamentarians to discuss how they unwind away from Westminster. Here, the Lord Bishop of Peterborough, tells of his love of science fiction
Treasury Minister Dramatically Resigns At Despatch Box Over Government's Failure To Tackle Covid Fraud
Economy
Treasury Minister Dramatically Resigns At Despatch Box Over Government's Failure To Tackle Covid Fraud
A Treasury minister has dramatically resigned from his role in protest at how the government has failed to tackle fraud related to pandemic financial schemes.
The Health and Care Bill: legislation struggling to catch up with reality
Health
By Lord Crisp
The Health and Care Bill: legislation struggling to catch up with reality
The Health and Care Bill currently being debated in the Lords is a case of legislation struggling to catch up with a changed reality.
Maiden Voyages: the Bishop of Chelmsford
Parliament
By Patrick Kidd
Maiden Voyages: the Bishop of Chelmsford
In his occasional series, Patrick Kidd looks at maiden speeches of note
Tribute to Lord Hughes of Woodside by Lord Hain
Obituaries
By Lord Hain
Tribute to Lord Hughes of Woodside by Lord Hain
Lord “Bob” Hughes of Woodside, who died aged 90 on 7 January, had a long and respected Labour MP and trade union career, including as under secretary of state for Scotland in 1975 to 1976 and shadow transport secretary in 1985 to 1988.
But I will always cherish his memory as a selfless, dedicated and inspirational anti-apartheid leader.
‘A true servant of the House’. Lord Glenarthur pays tribute to Lord Denham
Obituaries
By Lord Glenarthur
‘A true servant of the House’. Lord Glenarthur pays tribute to Lord Denham
The death of Lord Denham on Sunday 1 December, aged 94, truly marks the end of an era in The House of Lords. Fulsome obituaries have already appeared in the national press highlighting Bertie Denham as a pillar of House for over 70 years.
Lords Diary: The Lord Bishop of St Albans
Parliament
By The Lord Bishop of St Albans
Lords Diary: The Lord Bishop of St Albans
Last week I spoke in Lord Alton’s debate on the persecution of the Uyghur people in China. It was moving to hear contributions from all benches describing the horrors being perpetrated.
'He inspired deep and genuine affection.' Baroness Smith pays tribute to Lord McKenzie
Obituaries
By Baroness Smith of Basildon
'He inspired deep and genuine affection.' Baroness Smith pays tribute to Lord McKenzie
As I read the tributes to Bill on social media and various WhatsApp groups from Labour colleagues and others, it struck me that this decent, honourable, and kind man would never have realised just how much he meant to people. Yes, he was hugely respected in every corner of the House, but more than that, he inspired deep and genuine affection.
Maiden Voyages: The Latest Lords Debuts
Parliament
By Patrick Kidd
Maiden Voyages: The Latest Lords Debuts
There was something of a homecoming feel to the Lords in recent weeks with the maiden speeches of hereditary peers whose titles had not been on the order paper for decades.
Government Plans For Care Cap Costs Set To Be Derailed By The House Of Lords
Health
Government Plans For Care Cap Costs Set To Be Derailed By The House Of Lords
Peers have vowed to “do what it takes” to scrap the government’s controversial social care plans when the Health and Social Care Bill goes to the House of Lords next week.
Lords Diary: Lord Clement Jones
Economy
By Lord Clement-Jones
Lords Diary: Lord Clement Jones
Down the corridor in the Commons, early November was dominated by No 10’s Owen Paterson U-turn and in Glasgow by events at COP26 – but for me it was an opportunity to raise a number of issues relevant to innovation and the development of technology and the future of our creative industries. It started with the great news that Queen Mary University of London, whose council I chair, after many trials and tribulations, has agreed a property deal next to our Whitechapel campus with the Department of Health and Social Care. It paves the way for the development, with Barts Life Sciences, of a major research centre within a new UK Whitechapel Life Sciences Cluster.
Minister Says House Of Lords Needs A “Rich Mix” Of Peers After Tory Donor Row
Political parties
Minister Says House Of Lords Needs A “Rich Mix” Of Peers After Tory Donor Row
A senior Cabinet minister has defended peerages being handed to wealthy Tory donors by saying there needs to be a “rich mix in the House of Lords”.
Parliament Week: Everyone’s voice matters
Parliament
By Baroness Hollins
Parliament Week: Everyone’s voice matters
Parliament Week is a great time to get involved and to talk about things that matter to you. Everyone’s voice matters. That’s what democracy is all about. Parliamentarians need to know your concerns, but also your ideas for making people’s lives safer and better.
Partner content
Health
By Dignity in Dying
Assisted Dying Bill progresses with majority of speakers in favour; Lord Field, Baroness Davidson among Peers declaring change of mind on issue
The House of Lords today has the opportunity to fix a broken, outdated and unsafe law Partner content
Health
By Dignity in Dying
The House of Lords today has the opportunity to fix a broken, outdated and unsafe law
The debate on Baroness Meacher’s Assisted Dying Bill today provides Peers with a rare opportunity to progress legislation that is popular, safe and compassionate.
Why Peers should reject the Assisted Dying Bill Partner content
Coronavirus
By CARE
Why Peers should reject the Assisted Dying Bill
Legalising assisted dying is the wrong answer to the right question. Let's change the debate to focus on quality palliative care instead.
Interview: Baroness Evans Hopes For Period Of Calm After Brexit And Covid
Political parties
By John Johnston
Interview: Baroness Evans Hopes For Period Of Calm After Brexit And Covid
The Lords has come through one of its most difficult times in modern history. Now, Conservative leader Baroness Evans says she’s hoping for a period of calm.
Parliamentary scrutiny of trade agreements must no longer be an afterthought
Economy
By Lord Goldsmith
Parliamentary scrutiny of trade agreements must no longer be an afterthought
International agreements ought to be subject to at least the same levels of scrutiny as the laws we make in Parliament.
Peers Call For Lords Appointments Watchdog To Be Given Statutory Status
Parliament
Peers Call For Lords Appointments Watchdog To Be Given Statutory Status
Cross party and independent peers have issued calls for the House of Lords’ appointments watchdog to be granted statutory status.
Inside Westminster's history of contested monuments
Culture
By Lord Wallace
Inside Westminster's history of contested monuments
Oliver Cromwell as a regicide was originally absent from the line of statues of former rulers within the Palace. Walking around Parliament should remind us that arguments about our country’s history have a long history themselves.
Bishops in the Lords – an unholy row
Social affairs
By Bishop of Durham and Lord Taverne
Bishops in the Lords – an unholy row
The Church of England is one of the most active third sector organisations in the United Kingdom. But do its leaders deserve a special place in Parliament? Lord Taverne and the Bishop of Durham have opposing views