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Articles tagged with: Lords reform
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.
We should look to Germany for inspiration for constitutional reform
Parliament
By Lord Taverne QC
We should look to Germany for inspiration for constitutional reform
At the end of the Second World War Germany, defeated and with a horrendous past to live down, decided to devise a new constitution. With the help of advice from Britain, it designed a constitution which has proved a great success and has helped to make Germany one of the best run countries since the War.
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 Say Lebedev Is “Straw That Broke The Camel’s Back” In Fresh Plea For Lords Appointments Reform
Parliament
Peers Say Lebedev Is “Straw That Broke The Camel’s Back” In Fresh Plea For Lords Appointments Reform
Parliamentarians have renewed calls for the House of Lords’ appointments watchdog to be granted statutory status following reports that Boris Johnson intervened with the process of awarding a peerage to media baron Evgeny Lebedev.
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”.
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
Lord Fowler: 'Aids has never been a popular cause'
Coronavirus
By Sally Dawson
Lord Fowler: 'Aids has never been a popular cause'
He’s been in parliament more than half a century but never had complete freedom of expression. Lord Fowler, the outgoing Lords Speaker, tells Sally Dawson why he can’t wait to speak his mind