Can the House of Lords stop Brexit?

Theresa May accused of trying to ‘ram through’ controversial bill by appointing new Tory peers

The House of Lords
The House of Lords
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Theresa May is reportedly planning to hand peerages to about ten Conservatives and one DUP member, in a bid to strengthen her hand in the House of Lords during Brexit votes.

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