Former Tory peer Lord Hanningfield is to be suspended from the House of Lords and ordered to repay £3,300 of expenses, after he was found to have failed to act “on his personal honour” by the standards watchdog.
Conservative peer Lord James of Blackheath has claimed that cyclists in London are longing to be hit by cars so that they can film the accident.
The House of Lords have voted in support of Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill by a majority of 242 – 390 votes to 148, rejecting a “wrecking bill” amendment proposed by Lord Dear.
The Church of England remains the only religion officially represented in the House of Lords. Liam Keenan considers whether appointing peers from other faiths can produce better law and improved community relations.
The House of Lords is awash with voices from the City. According to research by the Bureau, 16% of active peers benefit from links to the financial services sector.