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Labour must be the party of electoral reform

Letters: It must build a consensus for a new voting model before the next election, says Dr Anthony Isaacs. Plus…

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss tax plans ‘profoundly unconservative’ says former Tory MSP

Adam Tomkins hit out at Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget and said the UK ‘needs a Labour government’.

The Independent UK

Time may have come for reform of House of Lords – Malcolm Rifkind

The former minister said the upper chamber should reflect ‘the age we live in’ more.

The Independent UK

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Labour members vote to support proportional representation in General Elections

Labour members have voted in favour of making a manifesto commitment to proportional representation at the next election.

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham says Wales should have 'maximum' devolution

The Greater Manchester mayor also called for a senate of the nations and regions to replace the House of Lords

Wales Online

Thousands will die in cold homes this winter without pension justice, peer fumes

Baroness Glenys Thornton, shadow equalities minister in the House of Lords, said it was "shamefull" that an estimated 3.6 million…

Daily Mirror

Maurice Glasman, architect of Blue Labour: ‘Labour needs to be itself again’

Ten years ago, political theorist Maurice Glasman was one of Labour’s brightest stars – until a fall from grace. Now,…

The Guardian - UK

Call for referendum on abolishing monarchy every 10 YEARS as MP brands oath 'ridiculous'

Party members in favour of replacing the Sovereign with an elected head of state said the subject must no longer…

Daily Mirror

Independence supporters react as Gordon Brown's constitutional review leaks

THE Labour Party is apparently considering replacing the House of Lords with an assembly of regions and nations as part…

The National (Scotland)

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House of Lords could be scrapped under Labour government in huge shakeup

Leaked draft documents reveal that a constitution review led by former PM Gordon Brown could see an assembly of regions…

Daily Mirror

Labour ‘could consider abolishing House of Lords if it wins next election’

Draft proposals include replacing upper chamber with assembly of regions and nations

The Independent UK

Labour could be ready to abolish House of Lords in major constitutional review

Draft of Gordon Brown review reportedly suggests replacing peers with an assembly of regions and nations

Wales Online

Labour constitutional review suggests abolishing House of Lords

Draft proposals by a commission led by Gordon Brown include replacing the upper chamber with an assembly of regions and…

The Independent UK

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Labour may abolish House of Lords if it wins next election, leaked report reveals

Exclusive: Constitutional review by Gordon Brown also recommends devolving economic powers

The Guardian - UK

Northern Ireland’s legacy Bill ‘can be improved’, says Heaton-Harris

The region’s new Secretary of State said there is ‘no ideal solution’ on addressing Northern Ireland’s troubled past.

The Independent UK

Kamila Shamsie on the crisis in British politics: ‘What kind of democracy is this?’

Growing up in Pakistan, the novelist experienced the euphoria of free elections and the disillusionment when vested interests reasserted themselves.…

The Guardian - UK

Who is the Lord Chamberlain, what are his duties and what does breaking the Wand of Office mean?

In the final ceremonial act of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral the Lord Chamberlain will break the Wand of Office.

Wales Online

Queen Elizabeth II: A lifetime of ceremonies in pictures

The Queen’s role as head of state encompassed countless grand official functions

The Independent UK

Snowfall, Soup And Sandwich and House Of Lords impress

PUNE: Snowfall, Soup And Sandwich and House Of Lords impressed when the horses were exercised here o

The Hindu

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Can you pass the British citizenship test? Take these 24 questions to find out

People wanting to become British citizens and to snare a passport have to jump through a number of hoops first,…

Daily Mirror

Charles III and the 'weight of history' of Westminster Hall

In his first visit to Britain’s Parliament as monarch, King Charles III spoke of feeling the “weight of history which…

The Independent UK

Everything King Charles III said as he addresses Parliament

King Charles III paid tribute to his "darling late mother" and resolved to follow the late Queen's example of "selfless…

Manchester Evening News

King quotes Shakespeare in moving tribute to Queen in speech to MPs and peers

Later, the Queen will be taken from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to nearby St Giles’ Cathedral.

The Independent UK

Queen Elizabeth II: A lifetime of ceremonies in pictures

The Queen’s role as head of state encompassed countless grand official functions

The Independent UK

King Charles addresses Parliament: I will follow Queen Elizabeth's 'example of selfless duty'

King Charles III today pledged to follow Queen Elizabeth II's example of "selfless duty" as he delivered an address to…

The Telegraph