Peers mark the end of an era as Law Lords depart for Supreme Court

The House of Lords has paid tribute to the Lords of Appeal in Ordinary ahead of the formation of the new Supreme Court.

Lord Waddington defends freedom of speech amendment to gay hate law

A former Home Secretary has convinced the House of Lords to reject an attempt to remove his amendment to a law protecting gay people.

MPs should be cut to 250 and paid £30,000 a year says UKIP peer

A member of the House of Lords has made a series of eye-catching proposals on constitutional reform.

EDM of the week: MPs dismayed by “spiteful slur” against former Speaker

Sixteen MPs have signed an Early Day Motion condemning the Chairman of the Lords Appointment Committee.

Glenys Kinnock takes her seat in the House of Lords

Former MEP Glenys Kinnock took her place in the House of Lords today. Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead joins her husband Neil, former leader of the Labour party and European Commission, in the upper house.

Lords concerned that finance bill may put pensions savings at risk

The House of Lords Committee on the Finance Bill has said that proposed restrictions to relief for pensions contributions risk damaging pensions savings.

Bishop of Wakefield takes his seat in the Lords

The newest member of the Lords Spiritual was introduced to the House yesterday.

Government asks the Queen to make Michael Martin a peer

The Leader of the House has asked the Queen to reward former Commons Speaker Michael Martin for his service.

Murder of Israeli Olympic athletes to be commemorated at London 2012

The 40th anniversary of the murder of 11 Israeli athletes during the Munich Olympics will be remembered at the Games in London in 2012.

Prime Minister presents changes to parliament but rules out referendum

The House of Commons will give up its independence and submit to a new Parliamentary Standards Authority.