Lords news
Explore the latest news from the UK Parliament's second chamber.
UK and Sub-Saharan Africa inquiry begins with first evidence session
The International Relations and Defence Committee takes evidence 22 January at 10.10am
17 January 2020
Why should the UK cooperate on development policy after Brexit?
EU Committee holds evidence session on international development cooperation after Brexit.
16 January 2020
Brexit: revised Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration report published by Committee
European Union Committee publishes its report Brexit: the revised Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration
10 January 2020
Lords debates Queen's Speech
Back to business debating government's agenda for year ahead
09 January 2020
Lord Speaker statement on Australian wildfires
Made in the House of Lords chamber on Tuesday 7 January 2020.
07 January 2020
Design of Universal Credit and support for claimants examined by Lords
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence on Universal Credit on 5 May at 10.00am
05 January 2020
House of Lords Private Members' Bills ballot results: December 2019
84 Lords Private Members' Bills drawn in ballot
20 December 2019
State Opening of Parliament December 2019
Formal start of the parliamentary year takes place on 19 December.
16 December 2019
House of Lords returns as members take oath
Members meet on 17 and 18 December following 2019 general election.
13 December 2019
Nicky Hirst named official artist for the 2019 General Election
Parliament's official artist for the 2019 General Election has been named as mixed-media artist Nicky Hirst
13 November 2019
Lords debates preventing biodiversity loss
Members discuss sustainable use of natural resources
05 November 2019
Lords debates Historical Institutional Abuse (Northern Ireland) Bill
Bill completes Lords stages
01 November 2019
Lords debates Grenfell Tower Inquiry
Members consider Phase 1 report
01 November 2019
Early Parliamentary General Election Bill proceeds to Royal Assent
Bill receives Royal Assent
31 October 2019
Lords EU exit regulations: 30 October
Animal welfare, agriculture, fisheries and rail safety on agenda
31 October 2019