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'Job opportunities for blind people in the UK have fallen - the situation is deplorable'

The most lasting impact of both my time government, and now as a member of the House of Lords, is simply this: to demonstrate that someone with a defined disability can not only work on equal terms but reach the highest levels of government in this country

Daily Mirror

UK's Labour rules out pact with Scottish independence party at next election

The leader of the Labour Party in Scotland on Monday ruled out any deal with the Scottish National Party (SNP) after the next British election, dismissing the idea that such a pact could lead to a new independence referendum.

Reuters

Labour will scrap the House of Lords, Scottish party leader Anas Sarwar says

Anas Sarwar also said Labour will not strike a deal with the SNP, calling Boris Johnson a 'gift' for Nicola Sturgeon's party. He told a Westminster audience that Labour will bring 'new hope' to politics and will deliver change by uniting people.

Daily Mirror

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Scottish Labour: Replace House of Lords with senate of regions and nations

Party leader Anas Sarwar set out plans for the proposed new body which would have a mandate to ensure no part of the UK is marginalised.

The Independent UK

Labour will not strike any deal with SNP, Sarwar says

The Scottish Labour leader told the Fabian Society in London that ‘cooperation and not conflict’ should be at the heart of government.

The Independent UK

Anas Sarwar calls for House of Lords to be abolished and replaced with regional senate

THE House of Lords “must be abolished” and replaced with a regional senate instead, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has suggested.

The National (Scotland)

Labour would scrap House of Lords, says Scottish party leader

Anas Sarwar calls instead for creation of ‘senate of nations and regions’ and rules out pact with SNP

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Northern Ireland Protocol Bill expected in Lords before October – Baroness Smith

The Labour peer said anger is building against the Bill, which aims to override parts of the protocol to address unionist concerns.

The Independent UK

Michael Gove supports House of Lords temporary move to 'Sunderland or Stoke'

The move would come while London's Palace of Westminster sees a much-needed revamp

Chronicle Live

What is the British Citizenship test? Home Office urged to fix exam

The Home Office’s test included ‘random’ questions for those under threat of deportation

Evening Standard

Government announces U-turn over Schools Bill academy laws

Ministers have backed down over clauses introducing tighter controls over academies.

The Independent UK

Tories back Boris Johnson's law-breaking Brexit bill despite outrage

Senior Conservatives and Labour believe the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill breaks international law and trashes the UK's reputation abroad - but Brexiteers threw their weight behind it

Daily Mirror

Woman who spat at police during Kill the Bill protest jailed for almost six years

Francesca Horn wept as she was jailed at a sentencing hearing following her conviction earlier this year

Wales Online

More powerful vacuum cleaners could limit mice numbers in Parliament – minister

Lord True told the House of Lords that more powerful vacuums could cut down on the available crumbs.

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Lord suggests all four nations get a vote in Scottish independence referendum

A MEMBER of the House of Lords has suggested that the planned 2023 Scottish independence referendum should include all four UK nations.

Manchester Evening News

ITV's Martin Lewis has move into politics turned down after doing a 'silly thing'

The money expert has revealed he applied to become a member of the House of Lords

The Guardian - UK

Martin Lewis says House of Lords rejected his peerage application

Consumer champion believes he was turned down because he was honest about limited time he could commit

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis says he was rejected by House of Lords as he was too busy

MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis revealed he applied to be a crossbench peer but he was 'honest' he might not have time to attend many debates

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Martin Lewis says he was rejected from House of Lords because he was ‘honest’ in interview

The money saving expert said he told the commission he could only offer a limited number of hours

Wales Online

Martin Lewis rejected from House of Lords for being too honest

Mr Lewis said that it was only a number of weeks ago that his attempt to become an independent peer was turned down by the House of Lords Appointments Commission

The Independent UK

Martin Lewis says House of Lords rejected peerage bid

Mr Lewis said that it was only a few weeks ago that his attempt to become an independent peer was turned down by the House of Lords Appointments.

The Independent UK

Labour accuses Government of ‘siding with the water companies’ over sewage

Defra minister Lord Benyon told peers in the House of Lords the ‘level of storm overflows into our rivers is totally unacceptable’.

The Independent UK

Tory peer ‘paid £3,000 after offering to open doors for Covid sanitiser firm’

Earl of Shrewsbury failed to declare interest in health firm, which report says he offered to lobby for

The National (Scotland)

Leaked emails reveal Tory peer earned £3000 monthly to promote unsafe Covid products

LEAKED emails have revealed Tory peer Charles Chetwynd-Talbot used his position in the House of Lords as leverage to “open doors” for private…

The Independent UK

Offence trigger warnings for Hansard spark criticism amid free speech fears

Concerns are raised at Westminster over the alert feature, with accusations it is ‘a clear breach of centuries of convention’.

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