Pete Wishart has urged the UK Government to give greater detail on 'promised further reform' of the House of Lords 🗣 'This really is a timid pipsqueak of a bill' | The National Newspaper

What is the House of Lords? Learn how it has evolved over the centuries, what they do and how they shape the work of #Government by watching this short animation. | UK Parliament

This week, the House of Lords debates the key purpose and principles of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill, the Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill and the Arbitration Bill. The House of Lords spends the majority of its time checking and changing draft laws. Members bring experience and expertise from outside to highlight issues and make recommendations for improvements. 📄 Discover more https://www.parliament.uk/business/new

1.3K views · 22 reactions | CI News: 14 November – The House of Lords’ committee of the whole house debates Kim Leadbeater’s assisted suicide Bill for the first time, a Christian Institute research paper debunks claims that mild smacking harms children, and MP Danny Kruger shares his faith in Christ. #assistedsuicide #smacking #gospel More at christian.org.uk | The Christian Institute | Facebook