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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Lisa O'Carroll and Pippa Crerar

Liz Truss may face Lords rebellion over Northern Ireland bill

Liz Truss.
The bill, which was tabled by Liz Truss this summer, can be debated in the Lords in the second week in October but there are hopes that it will be delayed. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA

Liz Truss is facing a potential House of Lords rebellion over proposed legislation to rip up part of the Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland amid concerns that it gives ministers “dictatorial” powers to pen and pass laws without scrutiny.

About 50 Conservative, Labour and cross party peers are due to meet on Wednesday morning to discuss how they can amend or halt the Northern Ireland bill which has already passed through the House of Commons.

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