House of Lords1 May 2026What is the King's Speech and what happens during the State Opening of Parliament?Part of the State Opening of Parliament, the King's speech sets out the government's political agenda.1 May 202630 Apr 2026Hereditary peers' last hurrah as 700-year-old system abolishedIt comes after legislation to remove their right to sit in the upper chamber passed last month.30 Apr 202624 Apr 2026Assisted dying bill runs out of time but supporters vow to try againThe proposed legislation was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.24 Apr 202624 Apr 2026Why has the assisted dying bill failed?The proposed legislation will run out of time to become law when a final debate ends in the House of Lords on Friday.24 Apr 202627 Mar 2026Assisted dying bill will not now become law, say both sidesThe House of Lords are continuing to debate the proposals but there is not enough time to complete all the stages in the current parliamentary session. 27 Mar 202627 Mar 2026Two hereditary peers allowed to keep ceremonial rolesThe Duke of Norfolk and Lord Carrington won the concession due to their role in organising state occasions. 27 Mar 202625 Mar 2026Peers defy government by pushing for UK social media ban for under-16sThe government is consulting on whether the UK should follow Australia by introducing a ban.25 Mar 202617 Mar 2026Baroness remembered as 'kind, caring person'The former university chancellor has died, aged 83.17 Mar 202614 Mar 2026Doomed hereditary peers spy chance to stay in the LordsThe Tories are deciding which hereditary peers to keep after being offered 15 seats in a compromise deal.14 Mar 2026...
