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Keir Starmer must make delivery of extra powers for Holyrood a 'top priority', says Labour MSP

Katy Clark said enhancing the Parliament's economic powers should not be tied to further devolution for England

Daily Record

Andy Burnham says Wales should have 'maximum' devolution

The Greater Manchester mayor also called for a senate of the nations and regions to replace the House of Lords

Wales Online

Independence supporters react as Gordon Brown's constitutional review leaks

THE Labour Party is apparently considering replacing the House of Lords with an assembly of regions and nations as part of a constitutional review…

The National (Scotland)

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House of Lords could be scrapped under Labour government in huge shakeup

Leaked draft documents reveal that a constitution review led by former PM Gordon Brown could see an assembly of regions and nations set up instead

Daily Mirror

Labour could be ready to abolish House of Lords in major constitutional review

Draft of Gordon Brown review reportedly suggests replacing peers with an assembly of regions and nations

Wales Online

Liz Truss may face Lords rebellion over Northern Ireland bill

Exclusive: about 50 peers due to meet on Wednesday morning to discuss how to amend or halt proposed legislation

The Guardian - UK

Pageantry and absurdity abound as the King comes to Westminster

The more obsequious MPs and peers bowed and curtseyed while others just enjoyed the spectacle

The Guardian - UK

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Parliament gathers in Westminster Hall for first address from King Charles

The King heard tributes to his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, from the Speakers of both the Lords and the Commons.

The Independent UK

Emotional King Charles pays tribute to 'darling mother' in historic address in Parliament

In a historic statement to both Houses of Parliament from Westminster Hall, King Charles III recalled how Shakespeare described Elizabeth I and said 'I cannot help but feel the weight of history which surrounds us'

Daily Mirror

What to expect when King Charles III addresses Commons and Lords

The King and the Queen Consort will receive an address from the speakers of both houses before Charles III speaks in reply

The Guardian - UK

Tory peer broke lobbying rules, Whitehall watchdog finds

Earl of Shrewsbury failed to register as a lobbyist before contacting ministers about healthcare firm

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson 'may give honours to his own father and a Putin-linked Tory donor'

A KNIGHTHOOD for his own father and a gong for a Putin-linked Tory donor could be on the honours list put forward by Boris Johnson as a customary…

The National (Scotland)

Johnson expected to appoint allies to Lords in resignation honours list

The departing prime minister’s customary award of peerages is likely to provoke controversy.

The Independent UK

Only 50/50 chance of keeping seat at next election, says Raab

Dominic Raab also rejected speculation that he could abandon the marginal seat for a peerage.

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson gives peerages job to author of book on his ‘wit and wisdom’

Appointment of Harry Mount to role overseeing Lords nominations triggers fresh cronyism accusations

Daily Mirror

11 times Boris Johnson hasn't seemed all that bothered about endangering democracy

As Boris Johnson's lawyer complains that the investigation into his conduct is unfair, and his allies complain it could endanger democracy - here's a rundown of just some of the times Mr Johnson appeared to be less bothered about all that

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson gives editor of 'The Wit and Wisdom of Boris Johnson' top Lords job

BORIS Johnson has appointed the man who edited a book called “The Wit and Wisdom of Boris Johnson” to the Lords Appointments Commission.

The Guardian - UK

Lord Radice obituary

Labour MP and author who paved the way for Tony Blair by arguing that the party needed to adapt to a changing society

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Daily Mirror

Peers hand out 25% fewer Parliament passes since crackdown on lobbyists

Last April the Mirror revealed some 566 passes had been sponsored by peers - which has dropped to just 419 this year, according to official records

The Guardian - UK

Tory peer faces second investigation over lobbying allegations

Earl of Shrewsbury boasted ‘very considerable’ potential to open doors at top of government for firm

Daily Mirror

Total War: Warhammer III Champions of Chaos Lords Pack review - A deceptively decent amount of fun and interesting content

The grand strategy game’s first Lords Pack welcomes not two, but FOUR new Warriors of Chaos Legendary Lords—each of whom is aligned with one of the four ruinous Chaos Gods. Considering the price it's a surprising amount of content that gets added without messing around too much with the established…

Daily Mirror

Lib Dems gear up to give new PM a by-election headache in Nadine Dorries' seat

The party is set to launch the selection process for a race to replace Nadine Dorries if she's given a peerage by lame-duck Boris Johnson

Evening Standard

MPs go on sponsored cricket tour of Jamaica as cost of living crisis looms

A group of MPs and Lords have headed on a sponsored cricket tour to Jamaica during the building cost of living crisis.

Evening Standard

Londoner’s Diary: Touring politicians on sticky wicket as crisis looms

In today’s Diary: MPs and Lords on Jamaican cricket tour / Labour MP teams up with unions in campaign / In defence of intimacy coordinators / Ibiza party / Olivia Newton-John tribute

The Guardian - UK

‘Science superpower’ plan risks making UK bureaucracy superpower, says peer

Author of Lords report says government’s approach ‘feels like setting off on a marathon with your shoelaces tied together’

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