The Latest Breaking News from Lords

Labour seeks amendment on Schools Bill following Government U-turn

Party criticises Government ‘infighting’ over leadership contest and ‘chaotic’ plans for education

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022

Boris Johnson 'considering' a peerage for Nadine Dorries in resignation honours list

BORIS Johnson is considering making Nadine Dorries a peer in the House of Lords, according to reports.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 10, 2022

The key Government Bills set to remain unpassed after PM’s exit

The future of some legislation will be uncertain when the new Conservative leader takes over.

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022

Anas Sarwar calls for House of Lords to be abolished and replaced with regional senate

THE House of Lords “must be abolished” and replaced with a regional senate instead, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has suggested.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2022

Labour would scrap House of Lords, says Scottish party leader

Anas Sarwar calls instead for creation of ‘senate of nations and regions’ and rules out pact with SNP

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2022

Northern Ireland Protocol Bill expected in Lords before October – Baroness Smith

The Labour peer said anger is building against the Bill, which aims to override parts of the protocol to address unionist concerns.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2022

Nadhim Zahawi makes U-turn on schools bill after criticism

Minister scraps plans to increase DfE control of academy trusts, derided as ‘ridiculous attempt to centralise power in Whitehall’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2022

Government announces U-turn over Schools Bill academy laws

Ministers have backed down over clauses introducing tighter controls over academies.

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022

Tories U-turn over Schools Bill 'power grab' after peers threaten revolt

Education Minister Baroness Barran told peers that chunks of the Schools Bill would be stripped out amid anger at plans to give the Government power to dictate academy standards

Daily Mirror · Jun 30, 2022

Tories back PM’s plan to rip up Northern Ireland Brexit deal despite criticism

Theresa May led criticism from the Conservative benches, saying the Bill would ‘diminish’ the UK’s global standing.

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022