Senior MPs snub Blair over Lords reform
Press Review 2 January 2004
Falconer hints at Lords elections
Press Review 15 December 2003
Honours leak sparks inquiry
Press Review 15 December 2003
Lords break ranks to defeat reform plans
Press Review 3 December 2003
Government facing Lords opposition
News Article 30 November 2003
The opposition has denied it will hold legislation "hostage" in the House of Lords but has warned ministers to expect a difficult parliamentary session.
End is nigh for last of the hereditaries
News Article 26 November 2003
The prospect of an all appointed House of Lords has moved a step closer with the announcement of a bill to remove the remaining hereditary peers.
Supreme court plans secure parliamentary place
News Article 26 November 2003
The government will press ahead with plans for a supreme court despite high level criticism.
House of Lords Bill (G)
Legislation 26 November 2003
"Legislation will be brought forward to reform the House of Lords. This will remove hereditary peers and establish an independent Appointments Commission to select non-party members of the Upper House."
Tories warn of backlash over hereditary removals
Press Review 18 November 2003
Ministers manipulate parliament, claims Strathclyde
News Article 18 November 2003
Lord Strathclyde has accused the government of manipulating parliament to ensure its bills are passed.
No interest in people's peerages
Press Review 17 November 2003
PM ready for more people's peers
News Article 10 November 2003
Tony Blair is set to continue with his "people's peers" plan despite claims of cronyism.
Lords must know their place says senior peer
News Article 7 November 2003
The House of Commons has a right to get its way on the issue of fox-hunting, the former chief whip in the Lords has said.
Lord Carter - Former Labour chief whip
Interview 7 November 2003
Question: At this time of year there is always talk of invoking the Parliament Act. What is the actual process of forcing a measure through in this manner?
Three peers vote in by-election
Press Review 31 October 2003
