Lords news
Explore the latest news from the UK Parliament's second chamber.
Lord Speaker's speech on future of the House of Lords
On Wednesday 7 December, the Lord Speaker gave the Hansard Society Parliamentary Affairs Anniversary Lecture.
07 December 2022
Creation of 4 new special inquiry committees
The House of Lords Liaison Committee recommends four proposals for new special inquiry committees in 2023.
07 December 2022
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Members discuss rules regarding appointment of Northern Ireland ministers as draft legislation set to become law. Catch up
06 December 2022
Children and Families Act 2014: an example of inadequate implementation
The Children and Families Act 2014 Committee publishes its report, Children and Families Act 2014: A failure of implementation.
06 December 2022
Lords debates BBC World Service
Members debate the importance of the BBC World Service and the impact of cuts to its services. Catch up
02 December 2022
What's on in the Lords 5-9 December
Find out what's happening in the House of Lords from from 5-9 December.
02 December 2022
Lords debates war in Ukraine
Members debate the war in Ukraine and threatened use of tactical nuclear weapons. Catch up
02 December 2022
Statement by the Chair on recent media reports
Chair of Conduct Committee issues statement following media reports
01 December 2022
Lords debates Autumn Statement
Members debate the government's plan for the economy. Catch up
30 November 2022
What's on in the Lords 28 November - 2 December
Find out what's happening in the House of Lords from from 28 November - 2 December.
25 November 2022
Lords debates human rights abuses in the Gulf States
Members debate human rights abuses in the Gulf States. Catch up
25 November 2022
Lords debates COP27
Members discuss the commitments made at climate change summit in Egypt. Catch up
25 November 2022
Lords completes scrutiny of Counsellors of State Bill
Members discuss draft law to create additional Counsellors of State. Catch up
24 November 2022
Committee writes to Foreign Secretary with findings of its inquiry into Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
The House of Lords Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/ Northern Ireland writes to the Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon James Cleverly MP, with findings of its inquiry into the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill.
22 November 2022
Lords debates Long Covid
Members discuss the short and long term challenges presented by Long Covid. Catch up
22 November 2022