Labour becomes largest party in Lords
News Article 13 May 2005
The new list of working peers has made Labour the largest party in the upper house for the first time.
Senior Scots head to House of Lords
News Article 29 April 2005
Four prominent Scottish political figures are among a 16-strong list of peers to be confirmed on Saturday.
Blair anoints Brown as next PM
Press Review 29 April 2005
The Times reports that Tony Blair will anoint Gordon Brown as his successor today in a bid to shift attention away from the Iraq issue.
Peers issue warning on language learning
Press Review 14 April 2005
There has been a dramatic drop in the number of university students going abroad to study, a House of Lords committee has warned.
Peerages on offer to veteran Labour MPs
Press Review 8 April 2005
Labour MPs have complained privately that some long-serving backbenchers have been offered peerages to stand down and make way for younger government loyalists.
Amos nominated for senior UN role
News Article 17 February 2005
Baroness Amos, the leader of the House of Lords, has been put forward for the position of head of the UN development programme.
Lords leader could quit for UN
Press Review 17 February 2005
The government has nominated Baroness Amos as a candidate to take over as head of the UN's development programme.
Geldof tops Today poll
Press Review 4 January 2005
Bob Geldof, the musician turned third world campaigner, has been named by Today listeners as the person they would most like to see nominated for a peerage.
