Brexit deal set for Royal Assent after peers bow to MPs’ will
Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal has cleared its final parliamentary hurdle, paving the way for the UK to leave the EU with a pact in place at the end of the month.
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MPs reverse changes made by House of Lords to key Brexit legislation
Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal has overcome another hurdle after MPs overturned amendments made by defiant peers.
MPs to consider amendments to PM’s Brexit deal after defeats in Lords
MPs will consider amendments to the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal after the Government was defeated five times by defiant peers.
Gordon Brown calls for Brexit powers to go to UK’s regions and not Westminster
The powers of Brussels must be transferred to the UK’s regions to stop the country breaking up after Brexit, former prime minister Gordon Brown said.
Moving Lords out of London is an option says Government
The House of Lords could be moved out of London in a bid to “reconnect” with voters, senior Tories have said.
Peers accuse PM of reducing Parliament to ‘passive observers’ with Brexit Bill
Peers have accused Boris Johnson of attempting to reduce Parliament to “passive observers” while he negotiates a trade deal with the European Union.
Peers warned not to hamper Brexit Bill progress after it clears Commons
Peers have been told to listen to the will of the country and back legislation paving the way for Brexit on January 31 after MPs voted overwhelmingly to pass the measure.
Lords warned not to derail Johnson’s Brexit Bill
Peers have been told to listen to the will of the country and back legislation paving the way for the UK to leave the European Union on January 31.
December general election another step closer after clearing Lords
Legislation to trigger a pre-Christmas general election is heading for the statute book after clearing the House of Lords.
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.