The Latest Breaking News from House of Lords

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.

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.

Peer and former head of army offered to secure meetings with ministers for potential commercial client

Former chancellor’s roles since becoming a peer in 2020 include working for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait

Conservative peer Lord Holmes of Richmond has tabled the Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill in the House of Lords in a bid to instigate change.