House of Lords5 days agoNew baroness 'to bang drum for North' in LordsWest Yorkshire's deputy mayor Baroness Lowe takes her seat in the upper chamber.5 days ago6 days agoLords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UKIts backers say it would provide a "vital safety net" against runaway AI systems such as those from OpenAI and Anthropic.6 days ago6 days agoLord Blunkett 'deeply' regrets his Hillsborough responseThe former home secretary says he regrets not having done more for the Hillsborough families.6 days ago28 Aug 2026Burnham says he will not vote on assisted dying unlike StarmerBurnham has called for all views to be respected as MPs vote in two weeks on legalising assisted dying in England and Wales.28 Aug 20265 Aug 2026Restrict sale of pet flea treatments, government urgedThe Lords environment committee says their widespread use poses potential risks to the environment.5 Aug 202623 Jul 2026Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar 'delighted' to accept trade minister jobSarwar will leave the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, and take up a seat in the House of Lords.23 Jul 202622 Jul 2026Who is Anas Sarwar? The Scottish Labour leader returning to UK politicsThe Glasgow MSP is expected to be confirmed for role in Andy Burnham's government after taking a seat in the house of Lords.22 Jul 202622 Jul 2026Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham's governmentIt would mean Sarwar leaving the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, then taking up a seat in the House of Lords.22 Jul 202616 Jul 2026Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers to enter the LordsThe London mayor is to be joined by broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea in the Lords.16 Jul 2026...
