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The Latest Breaking News from House of Lords

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

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Wales Online

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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

Evening Standard

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.

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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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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

Wales Online

Peers pay tribute to Baroness May Blood following death aged 84

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

The Independent UK

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

Daily Mirror

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

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

The Independent UK

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

Daily Mirror

Truss could reward pals with resignation honours list - despite just 44 days in power

LIZ Truss is reportedly drawing up an honours list which could reward the people who propelled her to power - despite holding onto the top job for…

The National (Scotland)

Baroness May Blood: Tributes to 'fearless' Belfast campaigner after death aged 84

The Belfast woman was president of the Labour Party in Northern Ireland and played a key role in the formation of the Northern Ireland Women's Coalition

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The Independent UK

Lord Frost rounds on Government over ‘invented’ net zero targets

The former Brexit Secretary made the comments during a debate in the House of Lords.

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves voices support for Tom Watson peerage despite role in Beech case

The shadow chancellor said she has ‘a lot of time’ for Tom Watson despite his role promoting false claims regarding a VIP Westminster paedophile ring.

Nottingham Post

Former Gedling MP Vernon Coaker on his "humbling" life in the House of Lords

Lord Coaker served as the MP for Gedling for 22 years

Daily Mirror

Tom Watson and Arlene Foster among new peers with seat in House of Lords - see full list

In a list released on a day of chaos for the government, TUC General-Secretary Frances O'Grady and retired Tory MP Nicholas Soames, grandson of Winston Churchill, were appointed to the House of Lords

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Wales Online

Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson and Winston Churchill’s grandson to enter House of Lords

A total of 26 figures have been made members of the House of Lords but Paul Dacre was not on the latest honours list

The Guardian - UK

Ai-Da the robot sums up the flawed logic of Lords debate on AI

Experts say it is the roboticists we need to hear from – and the people and jobs AI is already affecting

The Independent UK

Former Labour deputy leader and Winston Churchill’s grandson on peerages list

A total of 26 figures have been made members of the House of Lords as part of the latest honours list.

Belfast Live

Arlene Foster and Peter Weir nominated for House of Lords peerages

Prime Minister Liz Truss recommended the list to King Charles III, on advice from her predecessor Boris Johnson.

The Independent UK

Former Stormont first minister and education minister to join House of Lords

Arlene Foster and Peter Weir are set to be made life peers, the DUP has said.

The Conversation

To address climate change, lifestyles must change – but the government's reluctance to help is holding us back

Without changes to people’s behaviour and lifestyles, it will be impossible for the UK to reach net zero emissions by 2050. But the government is failing to put in place the conditions that would enable this to happen – or even recognise its relevance in cutting emissions and meeting climate…

Daily Mirror

‘Uncomfortable’ Lords vetting boss demands meeting with PM over unsuitable peers

Lord Bew has written to Liz Truss and Keir Starmer reminding them it is important to make sure those they nominate are suitable to sit in the second chamber

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