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Tories and Labour stuffing Lords with political donors, research finds

THE Tories and Labour have been “stuffing” the unelected House of Lords with donors, new analysis has revealed.

The National (Scotland)

Code of Conduct by Chris Bryant review – a manifesto for a better politics

The chair of the standards committee tackles bullying, corruption and constitutional reform

The Guardian - UK

Hold your nerve on Lords reform, Keir Starmer, or we’ll never see the back of Boris Johnson’s cronies

If Labour’s leader only targets hereditary peers, the likes of Charlotte Owen and others who shouldn’t even be there will survive, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

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Call for watchdog to reinvestigate Tory peer over possible PPE lobbying breach

Lord Chadlington may have misled inquiry over introduction of firm awarded £50m in PPE contracts, Labour peer suggests

The Guardian - UK

The Secret Diary of Charlotte Owen, aged 30¼: ‘I’m a Barbie girl, and a baroness.’

The former Boris Johnson aide has taken her seat as the youngest life peer in British history

The Guardian - UK

Peerage role not to be taken lightly, says Johnson ally

Thirty-one-year-old Ross Kempsell was nominated to the Lords in the former prime minister’s much-criticised resignation honours list released in June.

The Independent UK

Radio host sparks outrage with tweet comparing Mhairi Black with unelected peers

BROADCASTER Iain Dale has been called out for a Tweet in which he compared Mhairi Black to unelected peers in the House of Lords.

The National (Scotland)

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Former Boris Johnson aide joins Lords as youngest ever life peer

Charlotte Owen, 30, has faced criticism over lack of experience after being nominated by former PM

The Guardian - UK

UK to consider 'sanctions' over Scottish Government independence spending

THE UK Government will consider “sanctions” that could be imposed on the Scottish Government for spending money on areas such as independence,…

The National (Scotland)

'They're laughing at us': Boris Johnson ally sworn in as youngest life peer ever

A FORMER aide to Boris Johnson has become the youngest life peer in British history, after officially being sworn into the unelected chamber.

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson’s former adviser becomes youngest peer in the House of Lords

Baroness Owen of Alderley Edge, 30, and Conservative Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen, 36, took their seats in the Lords on Monday.

The Independent UK

Lords' Levelling Up power grab 'must be fought tooth and nail'

A LORDS plot to unilaterally scrap Scottish environmental rules “must be fought tooth and nail”, the SNP’s president has said.

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson’s controversial new baroness Charlotte Owen takes seat in Lords

Mayor of Tees Valley Ben Houchen also took his seat in the Upper Chamber

Evening Standard

Legacy Bill set to get royal assent in early September, Heaton-Harris says

The Northern Ireland Secretary said he understood the concerns of bereaved families that they will never get justice.

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The Conversation

How the UK's new immigration law will put more people at risk of modern slavery

The UK’s illegal migration bill is set to become law after going back and forth between the two houses of parliament. The final sticking point, which the House of Lords tried to address in a series of amendments, was about the bill’s treatment of people who have experienced modern slavery.

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn accuses top UK civil servant of 'partisan political agenda'

THE SNP's Westminster leader has accused the UK’s top civil servant of having a “partisan political agenda” ...

The Independent UK

MPs overturn attempts to remove immunity clause from Troubles legacy Bill

MPs voted 292 to 200, majority 92, to disagree with the change to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill.

The National (Scotland)

Rule-breaking senior Tory at centre of partygate scandal joins House of Lords

A SENIOR Tory who was at the centre of the partygate scandal is now a member of the House of Lords ...

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The Independent UK

What has happened with the Government’s plans to curb Channel crossings?

The Government’s migration plans are poised to become law after ministers saw off fresh challenges by peers.

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer suggests two-child benefit cap row is example of what taking ‘tough choices’ involves – as it happened

Labour leader says party is having row about ‘touch choices’ at the moment during speech at thinktank run by Tony Blair

The Independent UK

Bibby Stockholm migrant barge docks in Dorset as protesters gather at quayside

Protesters gathered as the barge docked at the quayside in Portland, where it is due to house migrants later this month

The National (Scotland)

Illegal Migration Bill to become law as late-night challenge blocked

THE UK Government’s Illegal Migration Bill is poised to become law after a series of renewed challenges by peers at Westminster were defeated.

The Independent UK

Bibby barge arrives in port after Government sees off challenge to asylum plans

The accommodation barge set to house 500 asylum seekers arrived in Portland Port on Tuesday morning.

Evening Standard

Government crushes late-night challenges to secure passage of Illegal Migration Bill

The Tory frontbench saw off further changes being sought by the Lords to the Illegal Migration Bill, including slavery safeguards

The Independent UK

Government crushes late-night challenges to secure passage of small boats law

The Tory frontbench saw off further changes being sought by the Lords to the Illegal Migration Bill, including slavery safeguards.

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