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Tory peers compare case of Baroness Meyer ‘Lord Poppadom’ slur to playground argument

Two Conservative peers have compared the case of Baroness Meyer, who twice called a British-Asian peer “Lord Poppadom”, to a playground argument.

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025

Miscarriage of justice claim rejected as peer suspended for ‘Lord Poppadom’ slur

Conservative peer Baroness Meyer has been suspended from Parliament for three weeks after breaching harassment rules.

Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2025

Dozens of Lords defend Tory peer who called colleague ‘Lord Poppadom’

Catherine Meyer may receive three week suspension, which her defenders say goes against ‘principles of natural justice’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2024

Baroness called peer 'Lord Poppadum' and touched Black London MP's hair without consent

Lady Catherine Meyer is facing a three week suspension from the House of Lords

Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2024

Baroness facing three-week suspension for calling Asian peer ‘Lord Poppadom’

Catherine Meyer was found to have breached harassment rules with her behaviour towards Lord Dholakia and Bell Ribeiro-Addy.

Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2024