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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.
Nov 5 5 tweets 3 min read
On this day 419 years ago, the #GunpowderPlot was foiled in the cellars of the #HouseOfLords.

The event is still marked today. Before the State Opening of @UKParliament in July, members of the Yeomen of the Guard ceremonially searched the cellars of the House of Lords. Members of the Yeomen of the Guard kneel in Prince’s Chamber to pick up traditional oil lamps. They are wearing bright red uniforms.
Members of the Yeomen of the Guard line up in Prince's Chamber. They are carrying traditional oil lamps. 
The Yeomen of the Guard is a bodyguard for the monarch and is the country’s oldest military force. They are led in the procession by a member of parliamentary staff carrying a key to the cellars. Members of the Yeomen of the Guard line up in Prince's Chamber. They are carrying traditional oil lamps. 
Dec 19, 2023 5 tweets 1 min read
In 2023, the #HouseOfLords:

🟥 considered over 5200 changes to draft laws

🟥 made over 2000 government and opposition amendments to bills

🟥 asked over 500 questions to government in the chamber

As the year draws to a close, we’re looking back at highlights from the Lords. Busy Lords chamber Many changes to draft laws are made in the Lords. These can include changes adopted by government following members proposals earlier in a bill's progress through the House. They also include amendments directly from the government or other parties and groups.

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May 16, 2022 5 tweets 6 min read
❓ In #LordsQs from 2.35pm:

@mritchiesd presses government on negotiations with the European Commission regarding the #NorthernIrelandProtocol #NIProtocol following the Northern Ireland Assembly elections #AE22.

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1/4 🔽 Lords questions, question 1: Northern Ireland Protocol by Ba Next @danielmgmoylan quizzes government on the economic situation in Sri Lanka and support for the country in #LordsQs from around 2.45pm.

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Apr 26, 2022 4 tweets 5 min read
❓ Live now: #LordsQs on food security and Ukraine, #GPS disruption or damage, ministers of religion at scenes of serious injury and reducing reliance on Russian energy.

🔴 Watch live parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/9c… Live now: #HouseofLords considers Commons amendments to the #NationalityBordersBill in ‘ping pong’, before moving on to the #BuildingSafetyBill, #HealthAndCareBill and #PoliceBill #PCSCBill.

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Apr 26, 2022 5 tweets 5 min read
📃 In bills:

#HouseofLords considers Commons changes to #NationalityBordersBill from 3.15pm. Treatment of refugees, employment for asylum seekers waiting more than six months among topics in the spotlight.

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📺 Watch parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/9c… Following #NationalityBordersBill, cap on remediation costs for leaseholders and eligible buildings on the agenda as members consider @HouseofCommons changes to #BuildingSafetyBill in ‘ping pong’.

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Apr 26, 2022 4 tweets 5 min read
❓ In #LordsQs from 2.30pm: 

@AnneCMcIntosh questions the government on food security in the UK as a result of the war in Ukraine.

📺 Watch #HouseofLords online parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/9c… Global Positioning System #GPS in #LordsQs at 2.45pm as Lord West of Spithead quizzes government on the UK’s fallback should services be disrupted or damaged.

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Apr 25, 2022 5 tweets 4 min read
❓ Live now: #LordsQs on the Vaccine Manufacturing and Innovation Centre, creating an independent regulator for English football, humanist marriages and tackling malaria globally.

🔴 Watch live parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/ee… Starting now, #HouseofLords quizzes government on the UK-Rwanda asylum partnership arrangement and the method by which it was concluded.

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Apr 25, 2022 4 tweets 4 min read
📃 In bills:

Independence of the Electoral Commission and campaign spending in the spotlight from 3.15pm as #HouseofLords continues further examination of the #ElectionsBill.

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📺 Watch online parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/ee… Away from the chamber in Grand Committee, members consider regulations on #PlatinumJubilee licensing hours, money laundering and more.

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Apr 25, 2022 4 tweets 4 min read
❓In #LordsQs from 2.30pm:

@JDBakewell quizzes government on the sale of the Vaccine Manufacturing and Innovation Centre.

📺 Watch #HouseofLords live parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/ee… Creating an independent regulator for English football coming up at 2.45pm in a question from Lord Ravensdale.

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Mar 30, 2022 5 tweets 5 min read
#LordsQs begins at 3.05pm with Lord Harries of Pentregarth pressing the government on the number of self-inflicted deaths in prison custody.

📺 Watch parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/33… Graphic displaying question title and date. What progress has the government made towards meeting its target of building 300,000 homes a year? Lord Young of Cookham asks later in #LordsQs.

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Mar 30, 2022 7 tweets 6 min read
#LordsQs on deaths in prison custody, building new homes, @britishmuseum return of sacred altar tablets to Ethiopia and the future of the @niassembly.

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📄 Read more parliament.uk/business/news/… Graphic displaying today's date. 📃 In bills:

From approx. 3.45pm, protecting consumer bills in the spotlight as members begin ‘tidy up’ of #NuclearEnergyBill at third reading.

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Mar 29, 2022 5 tweets 5 min read
#NHS facilities in #LordsQs from 2.35pm. Lord Balfe questions the government on services such as hospital visiting and GP appointments returning to pre-pandemic levels.
   
📺 Watch online  parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/60… #LordsQs continues from 2.45pm as Baroness Coussins presses government on the economic value of the UK speaking other languages.

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Mar 29, 2022 7 tweets 7 min read
🕚 #HouseofLords at 11am: further checks of #BuildingSafetyBill.

#LordsQs from 2.30pm: @NHSuk facilities, UK speaking other languages, teaching creative subjects and UK property owner transparency.

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At 11am members begin #BuildingSafetyBill further checks, including:

🏗️ building safety regulator powers
🏗️ safety of disabled people in high-risk buildings
🏗️ building safety service charge costs

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Mar 28, 2022 5 tweets 5 min read
What plans does the government have to fund @NHSuk gambling treatment services? @BishopStAlbans asks in #LordsQs at 2.35pm.

📺 Watch this afternoon parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/b8… Image What assessment has the government made of Police and Crime Commissioners cutting the number of officers in their police force and applying for Police Uplift Programme grants? Lord Bach asks in #LordsQs.

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Mar 28, 2022 5 tweets 6 min read
🕝 #HouseofLords from 2.30pm:  

#LordsQs on @NHSuk gambling treatment services, police cuts, preventing extremism in schools and implementing @COP26 side deals.

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Final #HouseofLords checks of the #SubsidyControlBill coming up later this afternoon.

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Mar 22, 2022 5 tweets 6 min read
In #LordsQs from 2.35pm @LordChrisHolmes questions the government on its plans to ensure @TheFCA have regard to financial inclusion.
   
📺 Watch online parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/88… #LordsQs continues from 2.45pm as @RichardFaulkne8 presses government on the Fan-Led Review of Football Governance.

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Mar 22, 2022 14 tweets 17 min read
🕚 #HouseofLords from 11am: members consider @HouseofCommons changes to #PCSCBill.

❓ In #LordsQs from 2.30pm: @TheFCA financial inclusion, football governance, low incomes during #COVID19 and #Ukraine visas.

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From 11am #HouseofLords considers @HouseofCommons changes to #PCSCBill including:

⚖️ conditions on noisy protests and assemblies that may cause disruption
⚖️ powers of a National Food Crime Unit

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Mar 21, 2022 4 tweets 3 min read
❓Today's #LordsQs:

What progress has the government made in releasing women from prison into safe and secure housing? Baroness Warwick of Undercliffe presses government from 2.35pm.

📺 Watch this afternoon parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/eb… Specialist mental health services for people sleeping rough on the #LordsQs agenda as @delythjmorgan asks government about evaluation of the programme.

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Mar 21, 2022 6 tweets 6 min read
🕝 #HouseofLords from 2.30pm:  

#LordsQs on accommodation for women released from prison, mental health services for rough sleepers, constitutional reform and future trade with the EU.

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📄 Read more parliament.uk/business/news/… 📃 In bills:
#HouseofLords continues line by line check of #ElectionsBill from around 3.15pm, with requirements for voter ID on the agenda.

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Jan 17, 2022 16 tweets 16 min read
Watch live as #HouseofLords begins the last day of detailed #PoliceBill #PCSCBill checks.

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📝 See the order they will be considered lordswhips.org.uk/todays-lists

🔴 Watch parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/6c… #HouseofLords votes to require a review into the prevalence of, and criminal justice system response to, 'spiking'.

Members vote 237 in favour, 190 against amendment 114A to #PCSCBill #PoliceBill, so the change is made votes.parliament.uk/Votes/Lords/Di…
Dec 9, 2021 4 tweets 6 min read
#LordsQs starts with the disabled students’ allowance scheme: @LordChrisHolmes quizzes government on ensuring the scheme is in best interests of those it is set up to support. #DisabilityHistoryMonth #DHM2021

🔴 Watch parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/c1… Graphic displaying question. @LordChrisHolmes Welfare of Palestine refugees and @UNRWA up next in #LordsQs. Watch Lord Hannay of Chiswick press government on the UK’s funding contribution.
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