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Greensill controversy ‘in past’, says Cameron amid questions over MPs’ scrutiny

The former prime minister will not face regular grillings by MPs in his new role as Foreign Secretary because of his position in the House of Lords.

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023

How will recent and future legislation affect the right to protest in the UK?

We examine the myriad of current laws and others being proposed to curb different types of protests and activism

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023

Cameron to avoid regular questioning by MPs as Foreign Secretary

Lord David Cameron will have to face elected politicians only when he appears before Commons committees.

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023

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He’s not an MP, so how can David Cameron return to the cabinet?

The former PM retired from the Commons years ago, but has still been appointed to one of the top ministerial jobs

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023

Austerity-era PM Cameron back on world stage several years on from Brexit exit

Britain’s new Foreign Secretary enters the Lords to take up the senior Cabinet role.

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023

'People are struggling': SNP MP calls out 'bizarre' King's Speech traditions

THE House of Commons door should be kept shut on Black Rod during the State Opening of Parliament, an SNP MP has said, as he teared into the…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 10, 2023

Return to pomp and ceremony as King steps into role long performed by his mother

The King opened Parliament for the first time as monarch, with the Queen supporting him in his duty.

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023

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Tiaras and pageantry for Charles’ first King’s Speech

The Gold Stick in Waiting, the Princess Royal and the Rouge Dragon Pursuivant took part in the grandest of ceremonies.

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023

SNP MP refuses to go to House of Lords to watch King's Speech

AN SNP MP has said he refused to go to the House of Lords to listen to the King’s Speech.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 7, 2023

'Insipid' King's Speech criticised for 'abandoning Scots'

THE King’s Speech has been branded “insipid” and a “farce” while the Tories have been accused of abandoning Scots with their policy agenda.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 7, 2023

King prorogues Parliament for the first time in more than seven decades

The last time a parliamentary session was ended by a male sovereign was in 1951.

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

Paramedics called to House of Lords to attend medical emergency outside chamber

Despite the emergency, proceedings continued inside the Lords main chamber as peers discussed the crisis in Israel and Gaza.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023

'Profoundly undemocratic': UK parliament objects to anti-monarchy protest

A CAMPAIGN group has accused the Metropolitan Police and Houses of Parliament of “suppressing peaceful protest” after objecting to a planned…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023

Labour to u-turn on plans to abolish Lords in first term – report

Major plans for social care reform will not be included in Labour’s manifesto, according to reports.

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2023

'Outrage' as hereditary peers elected to Lords on just 23 votes and 75 words

THE appointment of new two hereditary peers on just 23 votes shows the “democratic outrage” of the House of Lords, an SNP MP has said.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2023

Report details how Scottish peers 'fail to represent Scotland at every level'

THE Scottish peers in the House of Lords “would struggle to be less representative” of the population north of the Border, according to new…

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2023

Resurrect bill to ban ‘selfish’ imports of hunting trophies to UK, Labour urges

Exclusive: Legislation was blocked by small group of peers who tabled more than 60 amendments

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

SNP MP’s report calls for House of Lords to be abolished

The report said Scotland had 78 peers currently sitting in the House of Lords.

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023

Eleven peers have not sat in Lords for at least a year after failing to take oath to king

Ex-supreme court president among those whose failure to take oath means they cannot sit or vote in second chamber

The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2023

SNP MP accuses peers of 'thwarting' trophy hunting bill with time-wasting tactics

SNP MP Martyn Day has condemned pro-hunting “unelected peers” in the House of Lords for “thwarting” the Hunting Trophies Bill.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2023

Tory plans to rip up river pollution rules in tatters after two defeats in Lords

Labour’s move to oppose erosion of EU-derived laws welcomed by environmental groups

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

MPs overturn peers’ attempts to strengthen crackdown on dirty money

The Commons voted 276 to 210, majority 66, to reject two Lords amendments.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2023

Boris Johnson made to ‘look like a chump’ as ex-aide shuns Tories in Lords

Dan Rosenfield decides to sit as independent after being nominated by former PM in resignation honours list

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2023

Sunak branded ‘inaction man’ at PMQs as Starmer attacks record on schools, prisons and China – as it happened

Labour leader accuses government of failing to heed warnings which has led to series of crises this week

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

Universities watchdog failing to meet students’ needs and ‘not trusted’ by many

A report has accused the Office for Students – whose chair is a Tory peer – of lacking independence from the Government.

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