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Rishi Sunak could use rare act to force through migration bill if blocked by Lords

RISHI Sunak could trigger a rarely used act to force through controversial laws on migration if the Lords seek to block the legislation...

The National (Scotland)

The Secret Tory unmasked: ‘My one objective? To destroy the Tories!’

Henry Morris couldn’t be further from the Westminster bubble, but for years he has lampooned MPs online. He describes running rings around members of the House of Lords and using satire to bring down the government

The Guardian - UK

What the papers say – June 6

Rishi Sunak has indicated he is willing to defy the House of Lords and force his proposed migrants law through Parliament.

The Independent UK

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'Feudalistic farce' as ex-PMs' great-grandchildren fight for hereditary seat in Lords

The Electoral Reform Society argued it is an 'embarrassment' that elections for hereditary places in the Lords are continuing to take place as it demanded an 'overhaul [of] the system'

Daily Mirror

Sunak seeks to regain migration initiative during Dover visit

PM will outline what he views as progress on issue amid pressure from backbench Tory MPs

The Guardian - UK

What is the Equality and Human Rights Commission? Chair investigated over bullying complaints

The head of the UK’s EHRC is currently under investigation after dozens of allegations from colleagues

Evening Standard

Justin Welby proposes amendments to ‘morally unacceptable’ illegal migration bill

Archbishop of Canterbury calls on ministers to implement strategies on human trafficking and the refugee crisis

The Guardian - UK

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SNP bill giving parents of sick children more leave from work set to become law

The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill is having its third reading in the House of Lords on Tuesday.

Daily Record

Union leaders promise to ‘defy’ minimum service levels Bill during rally

More than one hundred people gathered in Parliament Square, central London, waving colourful union flags as they cheered at criticism of the Bill.

The Independent UK

Westminster could override legislation designed to protect devolution, says professor

WESTMINSTER could override legislation aimed at better protecting powers devolved to the Welsh Parliament, an academic has claimed.

The National (Scotland)

New book explores life of key Labour and SNP founder Robert Cunninghame Graham

HE was a politician who turned away from Labour to support Scottish independence and campaigned more than a century ago on issues still relevant…

The National (Scotland)

Archbishop of Canterbury to take lead in attempt to soften UK immigration bill

In a highly unusual step, Justin Welby plans to challenge the ‘morally unacceptable’ legislation in the House of Lords, colleagues say

The Guardian - UK

Scottish Liberal Democrat MP’s Bill to give unpaid carers leave to become law

Wendy Chamberlain’s Carer’s Leave Bill cleared the House of Lords on Friday.

The Independent UK

Scottish Lib Dem MP's bill which gives unpaid carers leave will become law

Wendy Chamberlain’s Carer’s Leave Bill passed its final stage in the House of Lords on Friday.

Daily Record

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The Guardian - UK

Alister Jack spares Tories a byelection by ruling out Lords switch

Boris Johnson ally says he would not accept peerage while still an MP but will stand down at next election

The Independent UK

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack will not run for re-election as MP

But he has left the door open to accepting a peerage and entering the House of Lords.

The Guardian - UK

Tory peer’s family used no-fault eviction against mould complaint tenant

Exclusive: Apolo Siskos says he was sent section 21 eviction notice – which Tories have promised to ban

The Independent UK

Proposed amendment to Online Safety Bill to address misogynistic abuse online

Tory peer Baroness Morgan of Cotes said social media companies at the moment ‘are failing women and girls’.

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Al Jazeera

Are killer robots the future of war?

They could transform the battlefield but is the world ready for machines that decide who to kill? No, say many nations.

The Independent UK

‘Alternative funding models’ for BBC Singers being considered

Charlotte Moore said the BBC is committed to being the ‘greatest champion for classical music’.

The Independent UK

Kemi Badenoch takes responsibility for scaling down EU law ‘bonfire’

Senior Tories have criticised the move to cut back post-Brexit plans to scrap EU laws.

Evening Standard

Who is Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price, and why has he quit the party?

Plaid Cymru is looking to find a new leader after the departure of Adam Price

The Independent UK

Illegal Migration Bill not against Christian values – Home Office minister

Sarah Dines MP urged Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby to ‘look again’ at the reforms following his rare intervention in the House of Lords.

The National (Scotland)

Lords refuse to stop 'unacceptable' Illegal Migration Bill despite opposition

AN attempt to stop Suella Braverman's Illegal Migration Bill has been heavily defeated in the House of Lords.

The Independent UK

‘Game-changing’ amendments planned for NI legacy Bill, says Heaton-Harris

The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill is set for its final committee stage sitting in the House of Lords on Thursday.

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