There are said to be around 200 MPs who are willing to reintroduce it as a private member’s bill.
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Is the US a democracy or a republic? That’s a misleading question, writes a historian of early America. The values of republicanism and the values of democracy have both been vital to the nation.
Peter Mandelson has left the Labour party over fresh revelations about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. But can he be forced out of parliament?
The vote in the Lords took place on an amendment to the government’s Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
If this amendment proceeds, then mothers who have fled overseas with their children to escape an abusive relationship may refuse to return for fear of prosecution.
There’s growing evidence about how to run hybrid working well – but some organisations still worry about opportunities to collaborate.
Asked whether the prime minister should have unlimited appointment powers, 79% wanted change.
Peers would be on dicey political ground if they tried to stop the bill passed by MPs – but they may run into problems over timing.
Peers who used to be MPs are more likely to be male, white and older – and their loyalty to their party is often a significant factor in their appointment.
A new bill looking to control antibacterials in everyday products was recently debated in the House of Lords.
The Lords wants bold new policies to overhaul the UK’s food environment. But are the fundamental issues being overlooked?
There are still 88 peers with seats handed down through hereditary lines.
Prime minister Keir Starmer has voted in support of changing the law on assisted dying before and has spoken of wanting a fresh debate in parliament.
Keir Starmer’s manifesto stops short of the abolition Gordon Brown had wanted, but some immediate changes are confirmed.
Cameron heads straight into the House of Lords so that he can join Rishi Sunak’s top team following the reshuffle triggered by the downfall of Suella Braverman.
Boris Johnson’s controversial resignation honours list has prompted fresh debates around reforming the UK’s unelected upper house.
Lady Rhondda was a suffragette, a business leader and an editor. A statue of her is expected to be revealed in Newport, south Wales, next year.
Gordon Brown’s proposed elected upper chamber could protect plans to decentralise power, but it’s arguably not in the Labour party’s interest to introduce one.
Gordon Brown’s proposals include hefty devolution and House of Lords reform but one change that could have the biggest impact is nowhere to be seen.
The prospect of Boris Johnson and Liz Truss adding peers to the House of Lords has reopened a knotty debate that never quite gets resolved.
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