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'They're laughing at us': Boris Johnson ally sworn in as youngest life peer ever

A FORMER aide to Boris Johnson has become the youngest life peer in British history, after officially being sworn into the unelected chamber.

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson’s former adviser becomes youngest peer in the House of Lords

Baroness Owen of Alderley Edge, 30, and Conservative Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen, 36, took their seats in the Lords on Monday.

The Independent UK

Lords' Levelling Up power grab 'must be fought tooth and nail'

A LORDS plot to unilaterally scrap Scottish environmental rules “must be fought tooth and nail”, the SNP’s president has said.

The National (Scotland)

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Boris Johnson’s controversial new baroness Charlotte Owen takes seat in Lords

Mayor of Tees Valley Ben Houchen also took his seat in the Upper Chamber

Evening Standard

Legacy Bill set to get royal assent in early September, Heaton-Harris says

The Northern Ireland Secretary said he understood the concerns of bereaved families that they will never get justice.

The Independent UK

How the UK's new immigration law will put more people at risk of modern slavery

The UK’s illegal migration bill is set to become law after going back and forth between the two houses of parliament. The final sticking point, which the House of Lords tried to address in a series of amendments, was about the bill’s treatment of people who have experienced modern slavery.

The Conversation

Stephen Flynn accuses top UK civil servant of 'partisan political agenda'

THE SNP's Westminster leader has accused the UK’s top civil servant of having a “partisan political agenda” ...

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MPs overturn attempts to remove immunity clause from Troubles legacy Bill

MPs voted 292 to 200, majority 92, to disagree with the change to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill.

The Independent UK

Rule-breaking senior Tory at centre of partygate scandal joins House of Lords

A SENIOR Tory who was at the centre of the partygate scandal is now a member of the House of Lords ...

The National (Scotland)

What has happened with the Government’s plans to curb Channel crossings?

The Government’s migration plans are poised to become law after ministers saw off fresh challenges by peers.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer suggests two-child benefit cap row is example of what taking ‘tough choices’ involves – as it happened

Labour leader says party is having row about ‘touch choices’ at the moment during speech at thinktank run by Tony Blair

The Guardian - UK

Bibby Stockholm migrant barge docks in Dorset as protesters gather at quayside

Protesters gathered as the barge docked at the quayside in Portland, where it is due to house migrants later this month

The Independent UK

Illegal Migration Bill to become law as late-night challenge blocked

THE UK Government’s Illegal Migration Bill is poised to become law after a series of renewed challenges by peers at Westminster were defeated.

The National (Scotland)

Bibby barge arrives in port after Government sees off challenge to asylum plans

The accommodation barge set to house 500 asylum seekers arrived in Portland Port on Tuesday morning.

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Evening Standard

Government crushes late-night challenges to secure passage of Illegal Migration Bill

The Tory frontbench saw off further changes being sought by the Lords to the Illegal Migration Bill, including slavery safeguards

The Independent UK

Government crushes late-night challenges to secure passage of small boats law

The Tory frontbench saw off further changes being sought by the Lords to the Illegal Migration Bill, including slavery safeguards.

The Independent UK

Government urges peers to end stand-off over Illegal Migration Bill

Concerns remain over powers in the Bill, including on the detention of unaccompanied children and treatment of modern slavery victims.

The Independent UK

Small boats bill set to become law despite final push for changes by Tory rebels

Government wins battle over Lords amendments despite rebellion including former ministers

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The Independent UK

Bibby Stockholm barge to house asylum seekers is on the move

Around 500 asylum seekers will be housed on the accommodation barge when it is moored in Portland, Dorset.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson controversy calls entire honours system into question, warns damning Lords report

Senior peers set out plan for ‘fair and sustainable’ reforms to appointments process

The Independent UK

Johnson resignation honours ‘brought into question’ Lords appointments process

A report by a cross-party committee of peers said a fairer system for appointing members of the Lords needs to be introduced.

The Guardian - UK

The UK’s illegal migration bill is a nasty piece of work. So is the cruelty inflicted on refugee children

Even the most ardent supporters of the government are balking at how it’s trying to deter asylum seekers

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: Despite periodic crises, the BBC still has the power to bring us together

Tim Davie is to appear in front of the Lords communications committee next week for a one-off evidence session on the leadership of the BBC. It is not difficult to guess what questions will arise.

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson’s youngest peer Charlotte Owen takes her seat and reveals new title

She’s now Baroness Owen of Alderley Edge, joining Lord Bailey of Paddington

The Guardian - UK

Downing Street rejects suggestions that NHS staff payrise agreed before ‘higher’ rate offered to doctors is unfair – as it happened

Spokesman for PM also rules out further talks on wage increases with junior doctors and consultants in England

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