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‘We will grind you down’: how rogue peers became Labour’s toughest opponents

As Labour seeks abolition of hereditary peers, Tory-dominated House of Lords has inflicted near-record number of defeats on No 10

The Guardian - UK

‘Strong views’ for and against water charges 20 years ago, officials believed

Declassified files show the planning that was undertaken for the potential introduction of domestic water metering in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

Peers who do not participate enough in House of Lords face sack

Ministers will also press ahead with plan for retirement age of 80 after bill abolishing remaining hereditary peers goes through

The Guardian - UK

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'Blood on their hands': Scottish screenwriter reads names of UK Cabinet before arrest

Scottish screenwriter Paul Laverty read out the names of the 22 members of the UK Government Cabinet “guilty of collusion with genocide” before…

The National (Scotland)

Calls for Labour peer to be investigated over cash-for-access claims

Campaigners raise concerns about Lord Evans of Watford’s conduct, while leader of Lords says he should ‘not be a member’ if rules were broken

The Guardian - UK

Call for ban on lords being paid to offer political advice

Head of lobbying firm Blakeney says industry concerned about perceived lack of transparency and trust

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the House of Lords: ministers risk a hollow reform with a partisan approach

Editorial: Over the holidays, this column will explore next year’s urgent issues. Today, why it is easier to be a constitutional reformer in opposition than in office

The Guardian - UK

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‘We need to hear about hope’: unions greet Keir Starmer TUC speech with mixed emotions

Enthusiasm for public sector pay awards tempered by concern over winter fuel payment cuts and job losses

The Guardian - UK

Ministers introduce plans to remove all hereditary peers from Lords

Government’s bill would prevent the 92 remaining peers who inherited their titles from sitting in upper chamber

The Guardian - UK

Manchester hotel accused of cashing in on Oasis reunion gigs as guests have bookings cancelled

Exclusive: ‘I got it relatively cheap for what some are offering now and no chance of getting anything booked again’ says disappointed fan

The Independent UK

Labour to add dozens of peers to back its policies and improve gender balance

Exclusive: Party has pledged to abolish House of Lords but plans initial appointments to bolster its benches

The Guardian - UK

‘We are backing ourselves’: Labour aims to turn tide on Tories in Essex

Party could make historic inroads in places such as Southend but many of the races look very tight

The Guardian - UK

Setback For Sunak As House Of Lords Sets Out Prolonged Timetable For Rwanda Bill

Sunak spent the morning urging his peers in the unelected chamber to pass his asylum bill as soon as possible, arguing it was the "will of the people" and they should see it as a "priority" for the country.

International Business Times UK

Setback for Sunak’s Rwanda bill pledge as peers reject his call for haste

Members of Lords criticise PM’s ‘bizarre’ and ‘vacuous’ calls for swift approval of legislation to ensure deportation flights by spring

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Labour rules out immediately packing Lords with party peers after election

Party’s leader in the Lords dismisses idea that Keir Starmer would rush through dozens of appointments

The Independent UK

Families of Bendall victims say probation failings ‘must never happen again’

The Probation Service was found by a coroner to have contributed to the deaths of Terri Harris, John Paul Bennett, Lacey Bennett and Connie Gent.

Daily Record

Devastated Scots woman pays tribute to mum who died of asbestos-related cancer

Heartbroken Abbigail Bonner lost her mum Angela Smith on June 23 this year to mesothelioma, a form of cancer linked to exposure to asbestos.

Edinburgh Live

Heartbroken Edinburgh daughter in tribute to mum who made 'everyone feel special'

After suddenly losing her mum, 31-year-old Abbigail has taken in her little brother into her 'cramped two-bed flat' where she also lives with her 12-year-old son.

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The Guardian - UK

Labour defends plan to appoint dozens of peers to House of Lords

Party says priority will be to get laws passed if it wins power, despite promise to abolish upper chamber

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer plans to stuff House of Lords with Labour peers

Labour leader wants to make sure he ‘gets programme through’, says party’s Lords chief

Wales Online

Four in a Bed: Guests blown away by Welsh hotel's location but experience falls short of premium price tag

The west Wales hotel has stunning views but guests didn't think it was worth the price

ABC News

Sunshine Coast Council's temporary housing response criticised as inadequate

A Sunshine Coast mum thought she had locked in some housing security after struggling to find a rental. But she has since learned her tiny home option comes with council rules.

Chronicle Live

Blue plaque commemorating South Shields-born writer and wife of George Orwell unveiled in Sunderland

Poet and journalist, Eileen O’Shaughnessy was an Oxford-scholar who went on to marry the renowned author

Daily Record

Edinburgh gunman jailed after shooting up couple's home in attempted murder bid

Aaron Gray jumped out a car before firing at the property as youngsters played in the street.

The Canberra Times

Yes, you can get an alpaca selfie and no it's not too far from home

A unique farm tourism experience awaits, adding to the established chocolate and wine attractions of Murrumbateman.

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