The Latest Breaking News from the House of Lords

The British House of Commons this week adopted a bill on the handing back of the Chagos archipelago to Mauritius. The decision has been welcomed by the descendants of those who were expelled from the Indian Ocean territory more than 50 years ago to make way for a military base.

The House of Lords open for the two-day debate about the controversial Assisted Dying Bill UK, where over 200 peers are expected to attend.

Hundreds of campaigners congregated outside Parliament ahead of a debate in the House of Lords over the Bill.

MPs passed it without sufficient safeguarding. If there is any point to the upper chamber, it is to give the legislation the open debate we need, says political journalist and author Lucy Webster

A SCOTTISH MP who was suspended by Keir Starmer has criticised Peter Mandelson retaining the Labour whip despite being sacked as ambassador.

THE SNP have lodged a Commons motion demanding Keir Starmer strip Peter Mandelson of his peerage with immediate effect.

A record number of peers were set to take part in a two-day debate on the Bill for the first time, beginning on Friday.

As House of Lords prepares to debate bill, Hospice UK says sector needs adequate funding for end-of-life care

This is the furthest assisted dying legislation has progressed in the Westminster parliament to date.

Supporters of assisted dying, including Childline founder Dame Esther Rantzen – who is terminally ill – have appealed to peers not to block the Bill.

Lords amend planning bill to include protections for wild animals, including bird-safe glass and swift bricks