The head of an influential commission which vets appointments to the House of Lords says he is becoming "increasingly uncomfortable" - calling on party bosses not to push unsuitable candidates through.
Lord Bew, who chairs the House of Lords Appointments Commission, has called for a meeting with Liz Truss, saying his team is being unfairly blamed for controversial peerages.
He has written to the PM and Labour leader Keir Starmer reminding them of the qualities required for new appointments - including honesty, integrity and openness.
