Lords 'should represent UK regions'
News Article 2 August 2006
Reform of the House of Lords could be based around greater representation of the UK's regions to prevent it becoming "London-centric", the Labour Party chairman has said.
Hazel Blears - Labour Party chairman
Interview 2 August 2006
Labour chairman Hazel Blears discusses state funding, democracy and the future of her party with ePolitix.com.
Lords seek parliamentary veto on war
Press Review 28 July 2006
Senior peers want decisions to deploy British troops to be put before parliament for approval.
Peers 'unravel' military doctrine
News Article 27 July 2006
Peers have put themselves at odds with some of Britain's most experienced military officers by calling for parliament to have the final say on any decision to send UK forces to war.
Lib Dem peer stands down
Press Review 27 July 2006
Liberal Democrat peer Lord Phillips of Sudbury has quit the House of Lords in order to pursue other interests.
MPs to have pay reviewed
News Article 25 July 2006
The prime minister has commissioned a review of the salaries and allowances of MPs, peers and ministers.
Peers cautious on Commission's energy role
News Article 25 July 2006
A House of Lords committee has rebuffed the European Commission's bid to take on a greater role in developing energy policy.
Loans declaration need was 'obvious'
News Article 24 July 2006
The House of Lords appointments commission has confirmed that it expected to be told about loans made to political parties by potential peers.
G6 secret meetings 'must end'
News Article 19 July 2006
Peers have attacked the six biggest European Union states for holding secret meetings to discuss home affairs policies.
MPs urge transparency on peerages
News Article 13 July 2006
Amid a continuing political row, a cross-party committee of MPs has called for greater transparency in the way that peerages are awarded.
Straw backs half elected Lords
News Article 11 July 2006
Jack Straw has signalled that a reformed House of Lords should be evenly split between elected and appointed peers.
Life peer refused resignation bid
Press Review 11 July 2006
A Liberal Democrat life peer has given up his plan to resign his peerage and let a younger party colleague take his sea because Tony Blair refused his request.
Peers warn EU on Africa pledges
News Article 7 July 2006
A committee of peers has warned European governments they must work together on the issues facing Africa if UN targets are to be met.
Peers concerned by EU credit move
Press Review 6 July 2006
A House of Lords committee has criticised EU moves to harmonise consumer credit legislation.
Hayman elected first Lord Speaker
Press Review 5 July 2006
Former Labour minister Baroness Hayman has been elected as the first Lord Speaker, replacing Lord Falconer on the Woolsack.
