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Articles tagged with: House of Lords
Lords reform is needed but an elected second chamber must not threaten the primacy of the Commons
Parliament
By Lord Morris
Lords reform is needed but an elected second chamber must not threaten the primacy of the Commons
The Gordon Brown Commission for Constitutional Reform has done sterling work.
House of Lords Inquiry “significant step in acknowledging importance of Environmental Horticulture” Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
House of Lords Inquiry “significant step in acknowledging importance of Environmental Horticulture”
A new House of Lords Select Committee has been established to launch an inquiry into the Horticultural Sector and will convene this week in a move welcomed by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA).
Pastimes: Ros Urwin gets into jazz with Lord Kerslake
Culture
By Rosamund Urwin
Pastimes: Ros Urwin gets into jazz with Lord Kerslake
In her occasional series, Rosamund Urwin meets up with parliamentarians to discuss how they unwind away from Westminster. Here, Lord Kerslake shares his love of jazz
Labour Says Haste To Scrap Thousands Of EU Laws Will Lead To 'Mistakes We Might Regret'
Brexit
Labour Says Haste To Scrap Thousands Of EU Laws Will Lead To "Mistakes We Might Regret"
A senior Labour frontbencher says the government’s plan to scrap thousands of EU laws from the UK statute book by the end of this year will “fail” and create a “horrible mess” due to insufficient time to address almost 4,000 pieces of legislation affected.
Government Accused Of 'Extreme Ministerial Power Grab' Over EU Law Repeal Process
Brexit
Government Accused Of "Extreme Ministerial Power Grab" Over EU Law Repeal Process
Labour peer Baroness Hayter has claimed attempts by government to limit parliamentary scrutiny of the repeal of EU laws is "irresponsible and potentially dangerous", as the government prepares to review and scrap or recycle around 4,000 pieces of legislation by the end of this year.
EU law repeal process is irresponsible and potentially dangerous
Brexit
By Baroness Hayter
EU law repeal process is irresponsible and potentially dangerous
On Thursday, the Lords will have a major debate on two outstanding Committee Reports, whose titles themselves tell a tale.
'Mad Dash' Plan To Scrap Thousands Of EU Laws This Year Called 'Bonkers' By Legal Experts
Brexit
"Mad Dash" Plan To Scrap Thousands Of EU Laws This Year Called "Bonkers" By Legal Experts
Legal experts have expressed incredulity and concern over the government plan to review thousands of pieces of European Union law by the end of the year, warning that it will put extreme pressure on the civil service, create uncertainty for business, and risk unintended consequences.
Rishi Sunak's 'Unworkable' Anti-Strike Laws Face 'Quagmire' Of Legal Challenges And Lords Delays
Economy
Rishi Sunak's "Unworkable" Anti-Strike Laws Face "Quagmire" Of Legal Challenges And Lords Delays
The government has confirmed plans for controversial anti-strike laws despite warnings from peers that plans "simply won't work" due to the likelihood of significant delays in Parliament and legal challenges from unions.
Tribute to Lord Ramsbotham by Lord Howell
Obituaries
By Lord Howell
Tribute to Lord Ramsbotham by Lord Howell
Lord Ramsbotham, 6 November 1934 to 13 December 2022.
A former Commander-in-Chief of UK land forces who went on to become Her Majesty’s Inspector of Prisons.
Tribute to Lord Young of Graffham
Obituaries
By Lord Baker of Dorking
Tribute to Lord Young of Graffham
Lord Young of Graffham, 27 February 1932 to 8 December 2022.
Thatcher era Cabinet minister who focussed on solutions and made a genuine difference to the lives of millions
Lords reform is needed but an elected second chamber would invite unnecessary conflict
Parliament
By Lord Norton of Louth
Lords reform is needed but an elected second chamber would invite unnecessary conflict
The House of Lords fulfils a valuable role but it suffers from being much misunderstood. I have been asked, “Why are we unique in having an undemocratic second chamber?” But we are not unique in having an appointed chamber.
The present composition of the Lords is indefensible – we should look to Europe for inspiration for reform
Parliament
By Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
The present composition of the Lords is indefensible – we should look to Europe for inspiration for reform
I have long been lobbying Labour leaders to set up a commission to make recommendations on constitutional reform, including a replacement for the Lords, so I am pleased that a report has, finally, been released. However, I am not fully onboard with all of the proposals.
Peers Warn Against 'Squeezing' Out Expertise With Lords Reform
Political parties
Peers Warn Against "Squeezing" Out Expertise With Lords Reform
Members of the House of Lords are open to reform of the second chamber, but have warned that adopting Labour’s suggestion of an elected body could “squeeze” out the benefits of independence and expertise.
Keir Starmer's Big Devolution Plans, Jeremy Corbyn Unlikely To Rejoin Labour, Met Office Strikes Coming
Political parties
Keir Starmer's Big Devolution Plans, Jeremy Corbyn Unlikely To Rejoin Labour, Met Office Strikes Coming
Keir Starmer has promised "the biggest ever transfer of power from Westminster to the British people" if his party wins the next election, at a speech in Leeds unveiling Gordon Brown’s Commission on the UK’s Future.
Tribute to Lord Jones of Cheltenham
Obituaries
By Lord Newby
Tribute to Lord Jones of Cheltenham
A former MP, and survivor of a brutal attack during which his constituency aide lost his life, Lord Jones was a diligent peer known for his lack of pomposity
Parliament Week: Shining a light on the important work of the House of Lords
Parliament
By Baroness Newlove
Parliament Week: Shining a light on the important work of the House of Lords
In 2010, as I walked into the Chamber of The House of Lords to swear my allegiance to the late Queen Elizabeth II, whilst humbled and truly honoured, there was an emotion of bittersweetness going through my mind as to how I came to prominence – like most colleagues who were MPs in The House of Commons, or other place.
How can anyone be against safer gambling? Partner content
Education
By Betting And Gaming Council
How can anyone be against safer gambling?
This week is Safer Gambling Week when we come together to promote better education and awareness, encourage even more people to use safer gambling tools like deposit limits and time-outs, and crucially when we signpost the advice, support and help that’s available to anyone who may be struggling. From betting shops to bingo clubs, casinos and online operators, and for the first-time betting operators in Ireland and across Europe too, it is an incredible show of unity to promote safe betting and gaming.
UK will miss net zero targets unless government uses every lever to change behaviours
Environment
By Baroness Parminter
UK will miss net zero targets unless government uses every lever to change behaviours
We won’t reach net zero by 2050 unless people change their behaviours to adopt new technologies and use less carbon intensive products and services, as well as reduce carbon-intensive consumption. However, the government’s current approach to help people do this is inadequate.
Lord Frost Interview: 'I book restaurants under a different name so it doesn't attract attention'
Brexit
By John Johnston
Lord Frost Interview: "I book restaurants under a different name so it doesn't attract attention"
The former chief Brexit negotiator explains how the new Prime Minister can finally secure the benefits of leaving the European Union – and reveals the personal impact of his meteoric rise through British politics
Lord Speaker tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She became part of our families’
Obituaries
By Lord McFall
Lord Speaker tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She became part of our families’
In 1953, only one family owned a TV on our street. On the morning of Her late Majesty’s coronation, we gathered at their house and huddled around the hazy black-and-white set to witness the celebrations and pageantry.
Parliament Paused For Tributes To Queen Elizabeth II And Period Of Mourning
Parliament
Parliament Paused For Tributes To Queen Elizabeth II And Period Of Mourning
The Houses of Commons and Lords have suspended usual business to hear tributes from MPs and peers for the Queen, who died on Thursday aged 96.
Lord Mackay interview: Liz Truss had ‘no idea’ about legal aid cuts
Home affairs
By Robert Orchard
Lord Mackay interview: Liz Truss had ‘no idea’ about legal aid cuts
As he bows out of the House of Lords after 40 years, former lord chancellor Lord Mackay shares his views on the Tory leadership race – and the Duchess of Argyll divorce case.
‘He was a force to be reckoned with’: The Bishop of Worcester pays tribute to Lord Inge
Obituaries
By Bishop of Worcester
‘He was a force to be reckoned with’: The Bishop of Worcester pays tribute to Lord Inge
When my much-loved cousin Peter Inge proudly showed his newly painted portrait to my late wife and me quite a few years ago, we weren’t quite sure how to respond because it made him look rather fierce.
Lord Bridges: We'll all pay the price of a disorderly transition to net zero
Environment
By Lord Bridges
Lord Bridges: We'll all pay the price of a disorderly transition to net zero
Since 2021, energy prices have been rising sharply. Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine has pushed prices higher still.