Lords reform 'in disarray'
News Article 4 February 2003
A series of options to reform or abolish the House of Lords have been rejected by MPs.
Cook gives resignation hint
Press Review 3 February 2003
Cook fails to dismiss resignation rumours
News Article 2 February 2003
Commons leader Robin Cook has refused to deny suggestions that he will resign from the cabinet if MPs vote for an entirely appointed House of Lords.
Lords row rumbles on
Press Review 31 January 2003
PM backs appointed second chamber
Press Review 30 January 2003
Blair to back appointed second chamber
Press Review 29 January 2003
PM backs appointed chamber
News Article 29 January 2003
Proposals for a part-elected and part-appointed House of Lords are "wrong and will not work", the prime minister has told MPs
Cabinet split on Lords reform
Press Review 24 January 2003
PM to intervene in Lords debate
News Article 23 January 2003
Tony Blair is set to intervene in the debate over Lords reform in a move which could scupper the hopes of those backing a largely-elected second chamber.
MPs divided by Lords reforms
Press Review 22 January 2003
Blair to back unelected Lords
Press Review 21 January 2003
Cook backs 'substantial' democracy in Lords reform
News Article 21 January 2003
Robin Cook has mounted a stout defence of a largely elected House of Lords
PM 'accepts cabinet splits on Lords reform'
Press Review 16 January 2003
Irvine warns on Lords reform
Press Review 8 January 2003
Wanted: One heriditary peer
Press Review 8 January 2003