The Latest Breaking News from Lords

Peers inflict string of defeats against government protest crackdown

New powers turned down in House of Lords include allowing officers to stop and search anyone at a protest ‘without suspicion’

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2022

Peers maul Government protest crackdown setting stage for stand-off

The Lords rejects a raft of controversial measures proposed in response to action taken by Insulate Britain and others

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2022

Lords inflict multiple defeats on ministers with misogyny voted a hate crime

Peers vote 242-185 for heavier penalties in England and Wales as ministers lose 14 divisions

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2022

Tory Michelle Mone investigated over whether she 'sought to profit' from Lords membership

The Tory peer and Ultimo bra tycoon has come under scrutiny over her alleged ties to PPE Medpro, which scooped two contracts worth a combined £203m to supply the NHS with face masks and surgical gowns

Daily Mirror · Jan 17, 2022

Lords watchdog launches inquiry into Michelle Mone over ‘VIP lane’ contract

Investigation into Tory peer relates to PPE company awarded £203m in government contracts

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2022