House of Lords4 days ago'Some say faith and politics should never mix'Despite criticism, the Bishop of Newcastle says clergy do have a role in 21st Century politics.4 days ago13 May 2026What is the King's Speech and what happens during the State Opening of Parliament?Part of the State Opening of Parliament, the King's speech sets out the government's political agenda.13 May 202613 May 2026'I'm part of the institution I wanted abolished'Telford's Lord Sahota says he was once a "young radical" but now looks forward to the King's Speech.13 May 202630 Apr 2026Hereditary peers' last hurrah as 700-year-old system abolishedIt comes after legislation to remove their right to sit in the upper chamber passed last month.30 Apr 202624 Apr 2026Assisted dying bill runs out of time but supporters vow to try againThe proposed legislation was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.24 Apr 202624 Apr 2026Why has the assisted dying bill failed?The proposed legislation will run out of time to become law when a final debate ends in the House of Lords on Friday.24 Apr 202627 Mar 2026Assisted dying bill will not now become law, say both sidesThe House of Lords are continuing to debate the proposals but there is not enough time to complete all the stages in the current parliamentary session. 27 Mar 202627 Mar 2026Two hereditary peers allowed to keep ceremonial rolesThe Duke of Norfolk and Lord Carrington won the concession due to their role in organising state occasions. 27 Mar 202625 Mar 2026Peers defy government by pushing for UK social media ban for under-16sThe government is consulting on whether the UK should follow Australia by introducing a ban.25 Mar 2026...
