House of Lords

The Explainer Keir Starmer’s government regards reform of the House of Lords as ‘long overdue and essential’

By The Week UK Published 1 February 26

The Explainer TUC says Employment Rights Bill is ‘essential to better quality, more secure jobs’ but critics warn of impact on economic growth

By The Week UK Published 2 December 25

Today's Big Question Parliament's upper chamber faces major reform, starting with Labour's promise to remove remaining hereditary peers

By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published 8 October 24

The Explainer Former Tory leader has replaced James Cleverly as foreign secretary in the wake of Suella Braverman's sacking

By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published 13 November 23

Talking Point Pundits point out that the Tories and Labour now ‘agree on an awful lot’

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 17 March 23

Today's Big Question Long-awaited report on constitutional reform sets out Labour’s plan for more devolved power

By The Week Staff Published 5 December 22

feature Critics have questioned the relevancy of the Church’s influence in schools and politics

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 2 December 22

feature A citizens’ assembly, elected chamber or outright abolition have all been proposed

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 14 November 22

In Depth Former PM Gordon Brown has suggested replacing the upper chamber with ‘an assembly of nations and regions’

By The Week Staff Last updated 23 September 22

In Depth Rituals surrounding State Opening of Parliament are among the most unusual UK customs

By The Week Staff Last updated 10 May 22

Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press

By The best columns Published 19 April 22

Under the Radar Evening Standard owner was given a place in the House of Lords despite security warning

By The Week Staff Published 7 March 22