Lords news
Explore the latest news from the UK Parliament's second chamber.
Lords debates King’s Speech
Members conclude six days of debate following the State Opening of Parliament. Catch up
26 July 2024
Highlights from the 2023-24 session in the House of Lords
Look back at highlights from the 2023-24 session in the Lords.
19 July 2024
Lords private members' bills ballot 2024
Find out the first 25 private members' bills to be drawn in the House of Lords this session
19 July 2024
What's on in the Lords 22-26 July
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.
19 July 2024
New Parliament
The new Parliament began on Tuesday 9 July.
04 July 2024
State Opening of Parliament 2024
The State Opening of Parliament took place on Wednesday 17 July.
04 July 2024
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill becomes law
Bill receives Royal Assent. Find out more
28 May 2024
Lords private members' bills in the 2023-24 session
Follow the progress of private members' bills in the House of Lords during the 2023-24 session of Parliament
28 May 2024
Victims and Prisoners Bill becomes law
Lords members consider final changes on support training and erasure of personal data. Catch up
28 May 2024
Dissolution of Parliament
Parliament has dissolved ahead of the general election on 4 July 2024
24 May 2024
Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill completes passage through Parliament
Post Office bill receives Royal Assent. Catch up
24 May 2024
Media Bill completes its remaining stages in the Lords
Bill now awaits Royal Assent to become law. Catch up
24 May 2024
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill set to become law
Bill completes passage through Parliament. Catch up
24 May 2024
General election 2024
A general election will take place on 4 July. Find out more
23 May 2024
Media Bill completes Lords committee stage
Members discuss changes on local radio as line by line examination concludes. Catch up
23 May 2024