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Baroness Mone takes leave of absence as Labour steps up PPE pressure

Opposition party forces UK Government to release records relating to PPE Medpro contract awards

Insider UK

Brown’s report gives Starmer a chance to shift power from Whitehall

In 1912, Herbert Asquith, the Liberal Prime Minister, declared that reform of the House of Lords would “brook no delay”. Well, 110 years later, it seems to have managed to “brook” quite a lot.

Evening Standard

William Hague backs ‘abolishing himself’ as a peer and shrinking size of Lords

William Hague has backed “abolishing himself” as a peer and shrinking the Lords by not replacing members who die or leave.

Evening Standard

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Michelle Mone to take 'leave of absence' from House of Lords amid PPE allegations

The leave of absence means Lady Mone will not attend sittings of the House, vote on any proceedings and will not be able to claim any allowance.

Daily Record

Michelle Mone takes leave of absence from House of Lords amid PPE contract claims

Tory peer at centre of controversy over alleged links to firm awarded contract during Covid

The Independent UK

Labour promises new powers for North East in 'greatest era of English devolution in living memory'

The party's plans include abolishing the House of Lords and creasting a new assembly of nations and regions

Chronicle Live

‘A yearning for change’: Starmer and Brown set out their policy stall

Present and past leaders on how a Labour government would act boldly to end Britain’s ‘perpetual crisis’ and devolve power

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Will Labour really axe the Lords, that laughing stock of democracy? I’ll believe it when I see it

It is time for this institution to be replaced by a council of the people, but Starmer may not have the stomach for reform, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer and Gordon Brown reveal big plans for Britain

Manchester should be 'the modern home of advanced machinery'

Manchester Evening News

Starmer vows to ‘unbind’ Britain from centre that has ‘not delivered’

The Labour leader claimed people are being held back by a ‘broken model’ that ‘hoards power in Westminster’.

The Independent UK

What Labour would do if they got into power- key points from new Blueprint

The proposal forms part of Labour’s blueprint for a “New Britain”, outlined in the report of its commission on the UK’s future – headed by ex-premier Gordon Brown

Wales Online

Starmer hopes to abolish House of Lords in Labour’s first term

However, the Labour leader did not commit to a timeframe for the move, stressing discussions are pending on when ‘exactly’ it would take place.

The Independent UK

Labour to abolish House of Lords and give greater devolution in 'biggest ever transfer of power from Westminster to the British people'

Sir Keir Starmer and Gordon Brown will present Labour's political reforms today

Manchester Evening News

Labour plan to reform constitution will end ‘sticking plaster politics’, says Starmer

Proposals, including abolishing House of Lords, aimed at moving power away from London

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Gove confirms mandatory housebuilding targets for councils will be abolished in face of Tory rebellion – as it happened

Levelling up secretary confirms government will change levelling up bill after number of Tory MPs tabled rebel amendment

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer agrees with Leave voters’ ‘basic case’ for Brexit despite backing Remain

Rejoining EU single market would not boost economic growth, says Labour leader

The Independent UK

Labour must abolish ‘indefensible’ House of Lords, says Gordon Brown

The party to unveil its blueprint for reform as Sir Keir Starmer hints scrapping the upper chamber may have to wait for a second term for Labour.

Daily Mirror

Keir Starmer set to unveil plans to scrap unelected and 'indefensible' House of Lords

Speaking alongside the former PM Gordon Brown on Monday, the Labour leader will vow to deliver 'the biggest ever transfer of power from Westminster to the British people' as he publishes the Commission on the UK's Future

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The Independent UK

Current House of Lords set-up ‘indefensible’, Gordon Brown insists

The former prime minister spoke out as Labour prepares to publish a report looking at how to reform the UK.

The Independent UK

‘Indefensible’ House of Lords will be replaced with elected chamber, Keir Starmer to pledge

‘We aim to deliver it in the first term,’ party says – scotching suggestions of delay

The Guardian - UK

Labour unveils plan to overhaul constitution and replace the Lords

Gordon Brown’s Commission on the UK’s Future also aims to curb influence of wealth and foreign money

The Independent UK

Tory peer argues Lords should remain unelected to ensure ‘scrutiny’ of laws

Lord Norton urged caution over what he described as ‘Big Bang reform’ to the upper chamber.

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer warned by Labour peers not to waste political capital on Lords reform

Policy could distract party from pushing through other urgent measures, leader is told

The Guardian - UK

Michelle Mone accused of trying to ‘bully’ ministers over PPE contracts

Whitehall sources reportedly say ‘rude’ peer lobbied Michael Gove and Lord Agnew to secure business for PPE Medpro

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer set to backtrack over House of Lords abolition pledge, reports say

LABOUR'S plans to abolish the House of Lords are set to be compromised after a row between Gordon Brown and Keir Starmer’s advisers, it has…

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