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Alister Jack ‘committed to constituents’ despite report of possible peerage

Mr Jack was appointed Scottish Secretary by Boris Johnson in 2019.

The Independent UK

Lords due for reform, says minister as Johnson asks new peers to defer take-up

But Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride says it would be ‘very difficult’ to get political consensus on any possible shake-up.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson expected to hand peerages to 4 Tory MPs in resignation list OLD

Outgoing Cop26 president Alok Sharma reported to be among about 20 nominees – alongside very youthful aides

The Independent UK

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Official poll cards should suffice as voter ID

Letters: Labour should have more strongly opposed the imposition of photo ID requirements, writes Lib Dem peer Chris Rennard

The Guardian - UK

Why is Bonfire Night celebrated? How Guy Fawkes’ Gunpowder Plot backfired

Thwarted bid to blow up House of Lords made 17th century Britain even less tolerant

The Independent UK

Why is Bonfire Night celebrated? How Guy Fawkes’ Gunpowder Plot backfired

Thwarted bid to blow up House of Lords made 17th century Britain even less tolerant

The Independent UK

Why is Bonfire Night celebrated? How Guy Fawkes’ Gunpowder Plot backfired

Thwarted bid to blow up House of Lords made 17th century Britain even less tolerant

The Independent UK

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Safety standards triggered by Marchioness tragedy set to apply to old boats

The incident provoked swathes of new safety measures.

The Independent UK

Why is Bonfire Night celebrated? How Guy Fawkes’ Gunpowder Plot backfired

Thwarted bid to blow up House of Lords made 17th century Britain even less tolerant

The Independent UK

Labour in bid to avert Northern Ireland power cuts as result of Brexit legislation

Exclusive: Peter Hain to table amendment in House of Lords to protect single energy market

The Guardian - UK

Peers called on to kill public order bill targeting climate activists

Petition signed by 300,000 people demands Home Office drops ‘attempt to overthrow democracy’

The Guardian - UK

Tory peer apparently misled watchdog investigating his alleged misconduct

House of Lords watchdog has been examining Earl of Shrewsbury over his work for healthcare firm

The Guardian - UK

Support for independence to grow if UK 'whittles away' at Senedd, peers warn

MORE people in Wales may turn towards independence if Westminster continues to override the Senedd’s powers, ministers in the House of Lords…

The National (Scotland)

King Charles III reportedly reconsidering number of ‘stand-in’ royals

Monarch has ‘counsellers of state’ who can fulfil certain duties if he is unable to do so

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Is Northern Ireland about to face another election?

In today’s newsletter: As a Brexit row continues on the eve of a deadline for the DUP to take up its role at Stormont, Ireland correspondent Rory Carroll explains what might happen next

Wales Online

King Charles 'will keep Prince Andrew and Prince Harry as his deputies'

Their suitability for this role had been questioned in the House of Lords.

Evening Standard

Royals permitted to deputise for the King ‘likely to be increased’

Counsellors of State are authorised to carry out most of the official duties of the Sovereign

The Independent UK

Royals permitted to deputise for the King likely to be increased – reports say

Counsellors of State are authorised to carry out most of the official duties of the Sovereign.

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The Independent UK

Peers question how Harry and Andrew can stand in for King despite not being ‘working’ royals

Government urged to consider whether a stand-in for the King should be ‘somebody who actually undertakes royal duties’

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: The public order bill that will make dissent a lot more difficult

In today’s newsletter: Activism in England and Wales faces radical new rules. Here’s a primer on how these draconian restrictions will work – and why they’re so controversial

Wales Online

Prince Andrew's and Prince Harry's roles as deputy to King challenged in House of Lords

They are both 'counsellors of state' which means they are able to stand in for the King if he is ill or abroad

The Independent UK

Peers pay tribute to Baroness May Blood following death aged 84

Lady Blood was a peace activist, civil rights campaigner and trade unionist.

Daily Mirror

Prince Harry and Andrew's royal duties discussed in Parliament for the first time

King Charles III is understood to want the law amended so his counsellors are all working royals, but this would need a change in legislation

The Independent UK

Liz Truss resignation honours would be a reward for failure, campaigner says

It is convention that outgoing prime ministers issue a resignation honours list.

Daily Mirror

Water watchdog Ofwat slammed for £500,000 staff bonuses amid sewage pollution

New figures show £509,832 was paid out in the last five years despite anger at Ofwat for failing to hold the water industry to account over leaks and sewage pollution

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