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When does the Government summer recess end? MPs set to return to work

MPs’ parliamentary business will soon end until September, but this is often not a long holiday and involves other business

Evening Standard

Labour must be the party of electoral reform

Letters: It must build a consensus for a new voting model before the next election, says Dr Anthony Isaacs. Plus letters from Sandy Martin, Glyn Evans and Michael Radcliffe

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss tax plans ‘profoundly unconservative’ says former Tory MSP

Adam Tomkins hit out at Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget and said the UK ‘needs a Labour government’.

The Independent UK

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Time may have come for reform of House of Lords – Malcolm Rifkind

The former minister said the upper chamber should reflect ‘the age we live in’ more.

The Independent UK

Labour members vote to support proportional representation in General Elections

Labour members have voted in favour of making a manifesto commitment to proportional representation at the next election.

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham says Wales should have 'maximum' devolution

The Greater Manchester mayor also called for a senate of the nations and regions to replace the House of Lords

Wales Online

Thousands will die in cold homes this winter without pension justice, peer fumes

Baroness Glenys Thornton, shadow equalities minister in the House of Lords, said it was "shamefull" that an estimated 3.6 million women whose pension age was unexpectedly raised have not been compensated as she addressed members of the Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign

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Maurice Glasman, architect of Blue Labour: ‘Labour needs to be itself again’

Ten years ago, political theorist Maurice Glasman was one of Labour’s brightest stars – until a fall from grace. Now, back with a new book, he talks about conservative socialism, backing Brexit – and why Keir Starmer must seize this moment

The Guardian - UK

Call for referendum on abolishing monarchy every 10 YEARS as MP brands oath 'ridiculous'

Party members in favour of replacing the Sovereign with an elected head of state said the subject must no longer be a "taboo" - amid questions over whether Charles III will interfere in politics

Daily Mirror

Independence supporters react as Gordon Brown's constitutional review leaks

THE Labour Party is apparently considering replacing the House of Lords with an assembly of regions and nations as part of a constitutional review…

The National (Scotland)

House of Lords could be scrapped under Labour government in huge shakeup

Leaked draft documents reveal that a constitution review led by former PM Gordon Brown could see an assembly of regions and nations set up instead

Daily Mirror

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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The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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 Guardian - 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

Wales Online

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.

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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 Hindu

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

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

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

Manchester Evening News

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"

The Independent UK

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.

Daily Mirror

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

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