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The Latest Breaking News from House of Lords

Labour ‘could consider abolishing House of Lords if it wins next election’

Draft proposals include replacing upper chamber with assembly of regions and nations

The Independent UK

Labour could be ready to abolish House of Lords in major constitutional review

Draft of Gordon Brown review reportedly suggests replacing peers with an assembly of regions and nations

Wales Online

Labour constitutional review suggests abolishing House of Lords

Draft proposals by a commission led by Gordon Brown include replacing the upper chamber with an assembly of regions and nations.

The Independent UK

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Labour may abolish House of Lords if it wins next election, leaked report reveals

Exclusive: Constitutional review by Gordon Brown also recommends devolving economic powers

The Guardian - UK

Northern Ireland’s legacy Bill ‘can be improved’, says Heaton-Harris

The region’s new Secretary of State said there is ‘no ideal solution’ on addressing Northern Ireland’s troubled past.

The Independent UK

Kamila Shamsie on the crisis in British politics: ‘What kind of democracy is this?’

Growing up in Pakistan, the novelist experienced the euphoria of free elections and the disillusionment when vested interests reasserted themselves. She reflects on the parallels with Westminster today

The Guardian - UK

Who is the Lord Chamberlain, what are his duties and what does breaking the Wand of Office mean?

In the final ceremonial act of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral the Lord Chamberlain will break the Wand of Office.

Wales Online

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Queen Elizabeth II: A lifetime of ceremonies in pictures

The Queen’s role as head of state encompassed countless grand official functions

The Independent UK

Snowfall, Soup And Sandwich and House Of Lords impress

PUNE: Snowfall, Soup And Sandwich and House Of Lords impressed when the horses were exercised here o

The Hindu

Can you pass the British citizenship test? Take these 24 questions to find out

People wanting to become British citizens and to snare a passport have to jump through a number of hoops first, including passing the Life in the UK citizenship test

Daily Mirror

Charles III and the 'weight of history' of Westminster Hall

In his first visit to Britain’s Parliament as monarch, King Charles III spoke of feeling the “weight of history which surrounds us” and referenced his “medieval predecessors” as he pledged to follow in his late mother Queen Elizabeth II’s footsteps and uphold the principles of constitutional monarchy

The Independent UK

Everything King Charles III said as he addresses Parliament

King Charles III paid tribute to his "darling late mother" and resolved to follow the late Queen's example of "selfless duty"

Manchester Evening News

King quotes Shakespeare in moving tribute to Queen in speech to MPs and peers

Later, the Queen will be taken from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to nearby St Giles’ Cathedral.

The Independent UK

Charles and Camilla sit on thrones for first time as King and Queen - but hers is shorter

King Charles III is receiving the motion of condolence at Westminster Hall today - with Queen Consort Camilla taking her place beside her husband

Daily Mirror

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The Independent UK

Queen Elizabeth II: A lifetime of ceremonies in pictures

The Queen’s role as head of state encompassed countless grand official functions

The Guardian - UK

Tory peer broke lobbying rules, Whitehall watchdog finds

Earl of Shrewsbury failed to register as a lobbyist before contacting ministers about healthcare firm

Belfast Live

Liz Truss: Seven challenges in Northern Ireland facing the new Prime Minister

A rundown of the issues affecting Northern Ireland in the overflowing Number 10 in-tray

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson gives peerages job to author of book on his ‘wit and wisdom’

Appointment of Harry Mount to role overseeing Lords nominations triggers fresh cronyism accusations

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Boris Johnson gives editor of 'The Wit and Wisdom of Boris Johnson' top Lords job

BORIS Johnson has appointed the man who edited a book called “The Wit and Wisdom of Boris Johnson” to the Lords Appointments Commission.

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson hands 'quivering fanboy' job on committee approving peerages

Number 10 announced Harry Mount, a former Bullingdon Club member and second cousin of David Cameron, would be installed on the House of Lords Appointments Commission (HOLAC) - weeks before his controversial resignation honours list is to be confirmed

The Guardian - UK

HMRC issues winding up petition against PPE firm linked to Tory peer

PPE Medpro was awarded £203m contracts by UK government after Michelle Mone approached Michael Gove

The Independent UK

Proposed legacy Bill may not be human rights compliant, warns commissioner

The legislation has already cleared the House of Commons and heads to the House of Lords in the autumn.

Daily Mirror

Peers hand out 25% fewer Parliament passes since crackdown on lobbyists

Last April the Mirror revealed some 566 passes had been sponsored by peers - which has dropped to just 419 this year, according to official records

The Guardian - UK

Beware the ‘ghostliners’: people who downplay Britain’s slavery shame and mute calls for justice

The row about a Cambridge monument to a slave trafficker shows how far the UK has to go to confront its racist past, says history professor Kris Manjapra

The Guardian - UK

Tory peer faces second investigation over lobbying allegations

Earl of Shrewsbury boasted ‘very considerable’ potential to open doors at top of government for firm

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