House of Lords

Labour peers George Foulkes and Ruth Anderson discussed Operation Branchform in the Lords

UK crime agencies willing to help Police Scotland's SNP probe, Labour minister says

JK Rowling has revealed she turned down a peerage twice (Yui Mok/PA)

JK Rowling has revealed she turned down a peerage twice (Yui Mok/PA)

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'Turned down a peerage twice': JK Rowling rejects Kemi Badenoch's Lords offer

The House of Lords currently has more than 800 members

The House of Lords currently has more than 800 members

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'Sheer hypocrisy': Labour plan to hand out 'up to 200' seats in House of Lords

Members of the House of Lords pictured in the chamber ahead of the State Opening earlier this year

Members of the House of Lords pictured in the chamber ahead of the State Opening earlier this year

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Labour's watered-down Lords reform plans clear first hurdle

Nick MacPherson said issues such as offshore wind are better looked at on a UK-wide basis

Nick MacPherson said issues such as offshore wind are better looked at on a UK-wide basis

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Devolving Crown Estate to Scotland was ‘mistake’ says ex-top Treasury official

The SNP will aim to amend a Labour bill in a bid to push them to abolish the House of Lords

The SNP will aim to amend a Labour bill in a bid to push them to abolish the House of Lords

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SNP bid to abolish House of Lords altogether with Labour bill amendment

Baroness Sayeeda Warsi has resigned from the Conservative Party

Baroness Sayeeda Warsi has resigned from the Conservative Party

Conservative Party

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Prominent Tory peer resigns from party over 'how far right' it has moved

The chairman of the BBC has said the broadcaster should review its coverage of Israel and Gaza following reams of complaints

The chairman of the BBC has said the broadcaster should review its coverage of Israel and Gaza following reams of complaints

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BBC coverage of Gaza should be subject to ‘deep, systematic’ review, says chairman

The bill, introduced on Thursday, will look at abolishing the 92 seats reserved for hereditary peers

The bill, introduced on Thursday, will look at abolishing the 92 seats reserved for hereditary peers

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Anti-monarchy campaigners call on Lords reform to extend to royals

The House of Lords has 92 hereditary peers

The House of Lords has 92 hereditary peers

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UK Government set to bring in bill to remove hereditary peers from Lords

Ruth Davidson suggested she wouldn't say no to going back into frontline politics through having a Lords seat

Ruth Davidson suggested she wouldn't say no to going back into frontline politics through having a Lords seat

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Ruth Davidson 'wouldn't say no' to David Cameron-style return to politics

Michelle Mone was first made a peer in 2015

Michelle Mone was first made a peer in 2015

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Scottish lords cost millions – yet some work fewer than one day in 10

Clive Lewis is the Labour MP for Norwich South

Clive Lewis is the Labour MP for Norwich South

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Clive Lewis on a future UK republic and the right of Scots to choose independence

The Lord Speaker in the House of Lords

The Lord Speaker in the House of Lords

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Labour have once again broken their promises on Lords reform

Lord Kulveer Ranger has been banned from the Lords' bar for a year

Lord Kulveer Ranger has been banned from the Lords' bar for a year

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Tory peer given year-long booze ban over drunken bullying and harassment

Labour had pledged 'immediate' modernisation of the House of Lords in the 2024 manifesto

Labour had pledged 'immediate' modernisation of the House of Lords in the 2024 manifesto

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'Affront': Anger as Labour water down Lords reforms in King's Speech

King Charles III reads the King's Speech in the House of Lords Chamber

King Charles III reads the King's Speech in the House of Lords Chamber

King's Speech transcript: The full text of monarch's address in Parliament

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Peers removed from House of Lords for ‘non attendance’

Keir Starmer pictured in Edinburgh ahead of a meeting with John Swinney

Keir Starmer pictured in Edinburgh ahead of a meeting with John Swinney

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Keir Starmer blasted as he gives expenses scandal MP plum job and peerage

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has been given a knighthood, but no peerage

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has been given a knighthood, but no peerage

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Alister Jack given knighthood – but no peerage – in dissolution honours list

Alister Jack is widely expected to receive a peerage after the election

Alister Jack is widely expected to receive a peerage after the election

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Call for Alister Jack to face Lords investigation after election betting

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack is in line for a peerage, reports say

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack is in line for a peerage, reports say

Conservative Party

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Tory insiders concerned about 'problematic' peerage lined up for Alister Jack

First Minister John Swinney (left) and Scottish Secretary Alister Jack

First Minister John Swinney (left) and Scottish Secretary Alister Jack

General Election

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Alister Jack should be barred from Lords over election bets, John Swinney says

During his 2020 leadership campaign, Keir Starmer promised to abolish the House of Lords, but according to reports in The Times the Labour leader appears to have abandoned this

During his 2020 leadership campaign, Keir Starmer promised to abolish the House of Lords, but according to reports in The Times the Labour leader appears to have abandoned this

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Labour criticised for 'U-turning' on plans to abolish the House of Lords

Diane Abbott remains in limbo about whether she will be permitted to stand as a Labour Party candidate

Diane Abbott remains in limbo about whether she will be permitted to stand as a Labour Party candidate

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Labour deny promising peerages to get MPs to stand down

David Cameron delivers a speech in London earlier this month

David Cameron delivers a speech in London earlier this month

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'No one has been tougher on Israel than me,' David Cameron claims

Lord Kulveer Ranger

Lord Kulveer Ranger

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Peer and former Boris Johnson adviser to be banned from Parliament's bars

David Frost said the Scottish Government should be monitored more closely

David Frost said the Scottish Government should be monitored more closely

Conservative Party

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Scottish Government needs to be better 'policed', says Tory peer

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made ‘stopping the boats’ one of the key pledges of his leadership

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made ‘stopping the boats’ one of the key pledges of his leadership

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'No more delay': Rishi Sunak urges Lords to back Rwanda plan ahead of final vote

Peter Ricketts is urging the UK Government to stop arming Israel

Peter Ricketts is urging the UK Government to stop arming Israel

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Former top diplomat pleads with UK Government to stop arming Israel

Plaid Cymru’s Carmen Smith wants to get independence ‘in as many rooms as we can’

Plaid Cymru’s Carmen Smith wants to get independence ‘in as many rooms as we can’

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Pro-independence voices are needed in both the Commons and the Lords

Keir Starmer's party has flip-flopped on reform to the House of Lords

Keir Starmer's party has flip-flopped on reform to the House of Lords

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Labour to axe hereditary peers – but let them keep going to Westminster bars

Carmen Smith is now known as Baroness Smith of Llanfaes

Carmen Smith is now known as Baroness Smith of Llanfaes

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Plaid Cymru's new peer wants independence 'in as many rooms as possible'

Our correspondent's glaikit mug captured on camera

Our correspondent's glaikit mug captured on camera

'To see oursels as ithers see us': Reflections on an unexpected cameo

GB News CEO Angelos Frangopoulos speaking at a House of Lords committee

GB News CEO Angelos Frangopoulos speaking at a House of Lords committee

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GB News chief says plans for BBC advertising are 'very concerning'

Generic picture of the Palace of Westminster

Generic picture of the Palace of Westminster

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Lords set to be able to charge taxpayer for London hotel stays - on top of allowance

Plaid Cymru's Carmen Smith will take up a seat in the House of Lords aged just 28

Plaid Cymru's Carmen Smith will take up a seat in the House of Lords aged just 28

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'We deserve to be heard': Plaid Cymru peer to become youngest ever in Lords

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will address Tory MPs on Wednesday afternoon (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will address Tory MPs on Wednesday afternoon (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

House of Lords inflict fresh defeat to UK Government Rwanda bill

Lord Moylan claimed the Union is 'based on affection' and the nations are 'attracted' to each other

Lord Moylan claimed the Union is 'based on affection' and the nations are 'attracted' to each other

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Tory Lord claims Union stays together 'because of affection'

Cameron urged Israel to open one of its ports to allow aid arriving by sea to get through to Gaza

Cameron urged Israel to open one of its ports to allow aid arriving by sea to get through to Gaza

Angus Robertson

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Israel to blame for some of the aid blockages into Gaza, says Cameron

Tommy McAvoy has died at the age of 80

Tommy McAvoy has died at the age of 80

Former Labour MP Tommy McAvoy dies aged 80

Jacqueline Foster called for the student to be expelled from university and arrested

Jacqueline Foster called for the student to be expelled from university and arrested

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Tory peer pays damages after calling student 'antisemitic' over BBC show mascot

Peter Mandelson (left) sits with Labour frontbenchers watching shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves at the party's conference

Peter Mandelson (left) sits with Labour frontbenchers watching shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves at the party's conference

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Labour need Tory support to reform House of Lords, party grandee says

The House of Lords is set for a collision course with the UK Government over the proposed Rwanda asylum law

The House of Lords is set for a collision course with the UK Government over the proposed Rwanda asylum law

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Plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda suffers heavy defeat in House of Lords

A House of Lords committee has issued a call for evidence on how the relationship between Westminster and Holyrood is conducted

A House of Lords committee has issued a call for evidence on how the relationship between Westminster and Holyrood is conducted

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Lords committee to probe relationship between UK and Scottish Government

Should we have the right to 'recall' members who fail to meet the required standard?

Should we have the right to 'recall' members who fail to meet the required standard?

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House of Lords fails to represent the interests of half of Scotland

Tory MSP Donald Cameron has quit Holyrood to head to Westminster

Tory MSP Donald Cameron has quit Holyrood to head to Westminster

Conservative Party

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What does Donald Cameron's elevation say about Scottish Tory MPs?

It is a very blatant attempt to force Scotland back into the union flag branded shortbread tin irrespective of the democratic will of the people of Scotland

It is a very blatant attempt to force Scotland back into the union flag branded shortbread tin irrespective of the democratic will of the people of Scotland

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We are seeing some very low and petty blows from Westminster against independence

Donald Cameron is set for the House of Lords after being given a life peerage

Donald Cameron is set for the House of Lords after being given a life peerage

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New Tory MSP to be sworn in after Donald Cameron leaves Holyrood for Lords

Clockwise from top right: Peers George Foulkes, Annabel Goldie, and Jim Wallace, and SNP First Minister Humza Yousaf

Clockwise from top right: Peers George Foulkes, Annabel Goldie, and Jim Wallace, and SNP First Minister Humza Yousaf

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Experts weigh in on Unionist coalition's plot to restrict SNP government spending

Former LibDem deputy first minister Jim Wallace is part of the group trying to prevent Scottish Government spending

Former LibDem deputy first minister Jim Wallace is part of the group trying to prevent Scottish Government spending

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Unionist peers form cross-party group 'to rein in SNP spending on independence'

Anas Sarwar said in his speech on the first day of Scottish Labour’s conference that Labour “must replace the House of Lords”

Anas Sarwar said in his speech on the first day of Scottish Labour’s conference that Labour “must replace the House of Lords”

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Scottish Labour still 'assuming' party will scrap House of Lords in first term

At least half of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million is crammed into Rafah, including around 600,000 children

At least half of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million is crammed into Rafah, including around 600,000 children

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Children displaced in Rafah ‘equivalent to Scotland’s entire population of under-12s’

Michelle Mone was made a peer under David Cameron's leadership

Michelle Mone was made a peer under David Cameron's leadership

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Michelle Mone made peer as she's 'proud Scot and proud Tory', says David Cameron