Government survives Tory rebellion to defeat genocide clause in Trade Bill
Boris Johnson suffered a major Commons rebellion as Tory rebels narrowly failed in their bid to outlaw trade deals with countries that are committing genocide.
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‘Simply wrong’: Lord Duncan embroiled in row after lobbying firm appointment
A lobbying firm is under pressure to reverse its decision to hand a job to Ian Duncan while the peer remains deputy speaker in the House of Lords.
Justice Secretary calls for tighter restrictions on undercover agents Bill
Humza Yousaf has said a Bill at Westminster allowing undercover agents to break the law should have greater protections.
Church of Scotland announce 2021 General Assembly to be held online
The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland will once again be held online later this year amid “uncertainty” over continuing coronavirus restrictions.
Johnson in cronyism row after defying Lords panel to make Tory donor a peer
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a cronyism row after he appointed a Tory donor as a life peer despite concerns from watchdogs.
Lords report warns against complacency around AI technology
The Government must do more to co-ordinate its strategy and policy around the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to better take advantage of the technology, a new report from the House of Lords has said.
Graphic suicide content a couple of clicks away, child psychiatrist warns
It is all too easy for children to access graphic suicide and self-harm instructions online, a leading psychiatrist has said.
43% of Scots back ‘House of Citizens’ idea, poll suggests
The formation of a “House of Citizens” has been backed by 43% of Scots, a new poll suggests.
Lord Maginnis faces suspension for bullying and homophobic slurs towards MPs
Lord Maginnis should be suspended from the House of Lords for at least 18 months for bullying and harassment of three MPs and a security guard, the peers’ standards watchdog has recommended.
Former Liberal leader David Steel calls for House of Lords to be abolished
The House of Lords must be replaced to enable federalism across the UK as an alternative to Scottish independence, former liberal leader David Steel will say.
Peer claims Northern Ireland to become overseas territory of the EU
Northern Ireland will become an “overseas territory” of the European Union under the Brexit divorce deal, ministers have been warned.
Sir Ian Botham warns about impact of Covid-19 on sport and charities
England cricket legend Sir Ian Botham has warned about the impact of Covid-19 on sport and charities.
Internal Market Bill: House of Lords hatch plan to block Boris Johnson’s Brexit plan
Boris Johnson's plan to flout international law over Brexit could be foiled by the House of Lords in a crunch vote next month.
House of Lords gears up to strip out controversial parts of Brexit legislation
Powers enabling ministers to break international law could be stripped from controversial Brexit legislation by peers within days.
Readers’ Letters: Time to abolish House of Lords
I’m fairly confident that many Evening Express readers, like myself, would gladly welcome the abolition of the House of Lords.
SNP’s refusal to take seats in the House of Lords lamented by the Scottish peer who drew up Article 50
The SNP should have taken seats in the House of Lords to defend Scotland against food safety concerns arising from EU withdrawal, the architect of Article 50 has suggested.
North-east rescue dog Diesel to receive award at House of Lords
A north-east search and rescue dog is to be honoured with a special award at the House of Lords.
Tech firms should have duty of care imposed on them, Lords committee says
Technology companies are “failing” to regulate themselves, a new report by a House of Lords committee says.
Violence against women Bill to go to Queen for approval
A new law to tackle violence against women is expected to be sent to the Queen for Royal Assent.