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News & information from the UK Parliament’s second chamber. Produced by its staff to show how the Lords checks and challenges the UK government. https://www.parliament.uk/business/lords/
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House of Lords @houseoflords.parliament.uk · 5d
Up to six schools and colleges from across the UK will be given the opportunity to contribute to the parliamentary process of scrutinising government.

➡️ Find out more and apply by Friday 24 October committees.parliament.uk/committee/51...
Applications are now open for schools to take part in the next Youth Engagement Programme - Committees - UK Parliament
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House of Lords @houseoflords.parliament.uk · 5d
📢 Calling UK schools and colleges...

The Environment and Climate Change Committee's youth engagement programme is back, offering young people aged 14-19 the opportunity to help the committee investigate environmental issues.

The programme includes sessions with the committee and a Parliament tour.
Participants of the programme in Lords committee room.
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House of Lords Home-based Working Committee @hlhomeworking.parliament.uk · 6d
What impact has hybrid and remote working had on how businesses use office space and on team connectivity and collaboration? Hear what Tim Creswick of Vorboss had to say on 23 June below:
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House of Lords @houseoflords.parliament.uk · 8d
Hi, this account is not that of Lord Talbot of Shrewbsury or a member of the House of Lords.
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House of Lords @houseoflords.parliament.uk · 8d
Hi Phil, this account is not that of Lord Talbot of Shrewbsury or a member of the House of Lords.
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 10d
🎧📺 Baroness Manningham-Buller describes her mother's role releasing pigeons on top secret wartime missions. Hear the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube: search 'House of Lords Podcast'.

📰 Or read a transcript and find more episodes: parliament.uk/business/lor... 🧵2/2
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 10d
🎙️New podcast episode: I'm joined by former MI5 Head, Baroness Manningham-Buller. We cover everything from her meeting with Vladimir Putin in 2005, to lessons from the military on ‘battle rhythm’, the influence of soft power - and her advice for the next generation 🧵1/2
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House of Lords @houseoflords.parliament.uk · 16d
📄 Find out more about the bill and its progress in the Lords so far www.parliament.uk/business/new...
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House of Lords @houseoflords.parliament.uk · 16d
On Friday House of Lords members continued to consider the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. Members agreed to appoint a committee to consider the safeguards and procedures in the bill, hearing from experts and government ministers as part of its scrutiny.
Lords concludes debate on Terminally Ill Adults Bill
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill before the Lords. Find out more
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 20d
✨Inspiring to talk to British Paralympian, surgeon, astronaut (and namesake!) John McFall.

He's set to be the 1st 👨‍🚀 with a physical disability to take part in a long-duration mission to the International Space Station, a landmark for human space exploration 🚀 @ukspaceagency.bsky.social @esa.int 👇
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House of Lords @houseoflords.parliament.uk · 20d
📄 Read the Lords Constitution Committee report on the bill publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld5901/ld...

📄 Read a report by the Lords Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld5901/ld...

📄 Read a briefing by the Library lordslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
House of Lords - Thirty Second Report - Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee
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House of Lords @houseoflords.parliament.uk · 20d
#HouseOfLords continues debating the principles and purpose of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill from 10am.

📄 Find out more and catch up on day one www.parliament.uk/business/new...

📺 Watch the debate live online youtube.com/live/aZ8H8Yv...
Graphic: Friday 19 September in the House of Lords
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House of Lords @houseoflords.parliament.uk · 21d
🕚 #HouseOfLords from 11am includes:

🟥 simplifying rail fares for passengers
🟥 introducing road pricing
🟥 screening newborn infants for genetic conditions
🟥 report on Israel by the UN Commission of Inquiry
🟥 #ChildrensBill

➡️ See full schedule
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Member speaking in the chamber, with date graphic.
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House of Lords @houseoflords.parliament.uk · 22d
🕚 #HouseOfLords from 11am includes:

🟥 #PlanningBill
🟥 adoption of digital tools among small businesses
🟥 deforestation
🟥 needs of working age adults to live independently
🟥 Israel Defence Force officers

➡️ See full schedule and watch online
www.parliament.uk/business/new...
Member speaking in the chamber, with date graphic.
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House of Lords @houseoflords.parliament.uk · 23d
🕝 #HouseOfLords from 2.30pm includes:

🟥 factors driving undocumented migrants to leave France for the UK
🟥 economic growth figures
🟥 detailed check and change of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill

➡️ See full schedule and watch online www.parliament.uk/business/new...
Graphic: Tuesday 15 September in the House of Lords
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 23d
🚀Delighted to meet my namesake John McFall who's set to be the 1st astronaut with a physical disability to go to the International Space Station on a long-duration mission. We spoke of how microgravity experiments advance science, engineering and medicine @esa.int @ukspaceagency.bsky.social

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House of Lords @houseoflords.parliament.uk · 24d
The second debate is scheduled for Friday 19 September.

Find out more about the bill www.parliament.uk/business/new...
Assisted dying legislation considered by members
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill before the Lords. Find out more
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House of Lords @houseoflords.parliament.uk · 24d
The first of two second reading debates on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill took place on Friday 12 September. Second reading is the first stage of a bill, when members debate its main purpose.

📺 Catch up www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKuW...
Assisted dying legislation debated by Lords
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House of Lords @houseoflords.parliament.uk · 24d
🕚 #HouseOfLords from 2.30pm includes:    

🟥 Imprisonment for Public Protection sentences
🟥 increased VPN use following introduction of age verification rules
🟥 Global Plastics Treaty
🟥 #PlanningBil

➡️ See full schedule and watch online

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Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
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House of Lords @houseoflords.parliament.uk · 24d
📝 In committees, the Communications and Digital Committee hears from Baroness Kidron and the NSPCC about the Online Safety Act. Also, the Justice and Home Affairs Committee speaks to Lord Timpson, Minister of State for Prisons.

➡️ See full schedule www.parliament.uk/business/new...
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House of Lords @houseoflords.parliament.uk · 24d
📃 In bills, members are set to continue detailed scrutiny of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill and Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. The spotlight also returns to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill as the debate on its key principles and main purpose continues.
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House of Lords @houseoflords.parliament.uk · 24d
Find out what’s coming up this week in the House of Lords:

❓ Lords members question the government on a wide range of issues, from the rise in VPN use following new age verification rules, to tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea, deforestation, and simplifying rail fares.
Member speaking in the chamber.
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House of Lords @houseoflords.parliament.uk · 27d
📄 Find out more www.parliament.uk/business/new...

📺 Watch the debate live online youtube.com/live/NKuWK-S...
Assisted dying legislation considered by members
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill before the Lords. Find out more
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House of Lords @houseoflords.parliament.uk · 27d
#HouseOfLords begins first of two days of debate on the principles and purpose of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill from 10am.

Almost 200 members with a range of experience are expected to speak today and in the second day of debate on Friday 19 September.
Graphic: Friday 12 September in the House of Lords
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House of Lords @houseoflords.parliament.uk · 27d
Almost 200 members are expected to speak over two days, bringing a range of professional and lived experience, including nurses, doctors and lawyers.

📄 Find out more www.parliament.uk/business/new...

📺 Watch the debate live online youtube.com/live/NKuWK-S...
Assisted dying legislation considered by members
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill before the Lords. Find out more
www.parliament.uk
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