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Labour peer in fresh attempt to get UK Government to block indyref2

A Labour Peer is calling for the Scottish Government to be forbidden from spending money on reserved issues, including any plans for indyref2.

The National (Scotland)

UK cinema chain cancels screenings of ‘blasphemous’ film after protests

Cineworld cancels all showings of The Lady of Heaven after branches were picketed by Muslim activists

The Guardian - UK

Michael Gove says Sunderland 'could be a wonderful new home' for House of Lords

The Levelling Up Secretary has seemingly backed Sunderland as temporary home for peers

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Steph’s Packed Lunch: Ex-MP reveals she had to Google ‘where to buy stab vest’ leaving host Denise Van Outen stunned

‘Unfortunately, because a lot of politicians aren’t particularly well-liked, you don’t get the level of support from the general public that maybe others in frontline services like doctors or police officers would get’

Liverpool Echo

House of Lords 'could be cut from 775 to 300' if it was moved to the North

Independent peer John Mann said: “All the peers who are just using it as their London dining club would stand down"

Daily Mirror

Parliament could burn down ‘any day’, says Andrea Leadsom

MPs must ‘get on’ with plans to repair the ageing estate, former cabinet secretary says

The Independent UK

Michael Gove branded 'flibbertigibbet' after suggesting Lords move to Scotland

PEERS have rejected Michael Gove’s suggestion that they should consider moving the House of Lords to Scotland as “another freelance exercise by…

The National (Scotland)

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Michael Gove steps up plan to move House of Lords out of London

MICHAEL Gove has told peers to up sticks from Westminster while the House of Lords is refurbished, with Scotland mooted as a potential destination.

The National (Scotland)

Michael Gove ‘tells Lords they should sit outside London during refurbishment’

The Levelling Up Secretary reportedly suggested there are suitable locations in the North, Midlands, South West, Scotland or Wales.

The Independent UK

Former Tameside MP suspended from House of Lords for bullying security guard

Lord Tom Pendry was MP for Stalybridge and Hyde for 31 years before being made a Labour peer in 2001

Manchester Evening News

Watchdog investigates amid cover-up allegation over Lebedev peerage details

Labour told Boris Johnson to ‘come clean’ if he has nothing to hide as the Government withheld full details of the appointment.

The Independent UK

Labour peer suspended from Lords after 'bullying' allegations upheld

A VETERAN Labour peer has been suspended from the House of Lords after he was found to have bullied a member of security staff.

The National (Scotland)

Marks and Spencer boss: Brexit forced us to withdraw 600 lines from Irish stores

Sacha Berendji also told a House of Lords committee that M&S had faced increased costs and wastage due to new rules and administration.

The Independent UK

Prince Charles delivers Queen’s Speech in lieu of Elizabeth II

Prince Charles, the son and heir of Queen Elizabeth II, delivered the state opening of the U.K. Parliament for the first time, standing in for his mother who is suffering mobility problems.

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The Independent UK

A missing Queen, a removed throne and an almost-king Charles gazing on the crown

The State Opening of Parliament was familiar but different, with the Queen absent for the first time in nearly 60 years.

The Independent UK

Queen delegates opening of Parliament for first time

Queen Elizabeth II’s long reign has entered new territory after, for the first time in seven decades, she delegated the formal opening of Parliament to her son and heir, Prince Charles

Radio France Internationale

Queen Elizabeth II misses UK parliament opening for first time since 1963

Queen Elizabeth II missed Tuesday's ceremonial opening of the UK parliament for the first time in nearly 60 years, handing the duty to her heir Prince Charles in a clear sign of the looming transition of power.

Daily Mirror

What is Black Rod? Traditions and bizarre ceremony for State Opening of Parliament

Black Rod, a strange tradition in the Houses of Parliament, is about to feature heavily in today's Queen's Speech - but what is the role, who does it and what are the rituals surrounding it?

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The National (Scotland)

Five ridiculous things that happen during the State Opening of Parliament

TODAY will mark the ceremonial opening of the UK Parliament where Prince Charles is set to deliver the Queen's Speech given that dear old Lizzy is…

Daily Mirror

Why has throne been left empty in Parliament as Prince Charles takes Queen's place

The Queen's throne will be empty at this year's State Opening of Parliament. Her Majesty will not be in attendance at the important event due to her ongoing health-related issues

The Independent UK

New measures to ‘dynamise’ the economy in Queen’s Speech, says Government

The Prince of Wales will read the Queen’s Speech for the first time as the monarch misses the State Opening of Parliament.

Manchester Evening News

When and what time is the Queen's speech and what's expected from today's State Opening of Parliament

The government will be setting out a raft of laws focused on issues such as Brexit, education and levelling up in the Queen's Speech this morning

Wales Online

New role for Prince William as Charles delivers speech in Queen's absence

Prince of Wales to take on constitutional duty with Duke of Cambridge in attendance for first time

The Independent UK

Charles to deliver Queen’s Speech as the monarch misses State Opening

The Speech will include 38 bills for the new parliamentary session including a crackdown on ‘guerrilla’ protest tactics.

The Independent UK

Queen’s Speech: Government attempts to introduce ‘draconian’ protest laws for second time

Proposals initially defeated by House of Lords are being resurrected in new Public Order Bill

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