The Latest Breaking News from House of Lords

FoI release shows further evidence of Lord Evans’ role in apparent cash-for-access venture

House of Lords reform is being debated once again with the passage of the bill to end hereditary peerages. But far more wide-reaching reform is needed. Our research reveals potential flaws in the appointments system. Far from being a representative chamber filled with those from all walks of life, we…

Officials are central to the Labour administration’s mission to realise economic growth, the Labour peer said in her maiden speech.

A noisy protest calling for the House of Lords to be abolished led to a pause in proceedings in Westminster’s second chamber on Thursday ...

Inquiry into Iain McNicol is third to be launched after revelations in the Guardian’s Lords debate investigation

Group calling for abolition of the unelected upper chamber chant and throw leaflets, prompting brief suspension

The House was adjourned for a short time as the demonstrators were escorted out.

Lord Darzi’s undeclared interests in four companies included $500,000 of shares in US-based healthcare venture

Two peers are now under investigation after undercover reporting on members of parliament’s second chamber

The House of Lords (Peerage Nominations) Bill would restrain the Prime Minister’s power in appointing members of the upper chamber.

Liberal Democrat peer Baroness Northover had tabled draft legislation in the House of Lords.