Michelle Mone PPE Medpro Covid Contract Scandal
Explosive revelations about Conservative peer Michelle Mone's involvement in the £200m PPE Medpro deal, as leaked documents reveal her secret role in securing government contracts during the pandemic.
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Michelle Mone: 'Vilified Forever' Over PPE Deal
Baroness Michelle Mone breaks her silence, admitting she'll face permanent criticism over the controversial PPE Medpro contract that secured £200m during pandemic.
Mone expelled from Lords over £122m PPE scandal
Conservative peer Michelle Mone has been removed from the House of Lords following revelations about her involvement in a controversial PPE company that secured £122 million in government contracts during the pandemic.
Starmer declares war on House of Lords in reform bid
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer unveils dramatic plans to abolish the House of Lords, replacing it with an elected second chamber in what he calls 'the biggest Westminster shake-up in generations'.
Michelle Mone admits profiting from PPE contracts
Tory peer Michelle Mone confesses she and her children benefited from controversial £203m PPE contracts during pandemic, as government launches lawsuit to recover public funds.
Baroness Mone: 'I'm being made a scapegoat'
Tory peer Baroness Michelle Mone speaks out against 'relentless' media scrutiny over £200m PPE contracts, claiming she's being unfairly targeted while defending her family's involvement.
Labour peer's £55m property empire raises transparency questions
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour peer Waheed Alli's controversial business interests and property dealings, raising serious questions about transparency in Keir Starmer's administration.
Peers Clash in Historic Assisted Dying Debate
The House of Lords witnessed a passionate and deeply personal debate on assisted dying legislation, pitting former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey against prominent faith leaders. As MPs prepare for a potential Commons vote, the nation confronts this
Labour to Abolish House of Lords for Elected Chamber
Exclusive: Shadow Cabinet ministers reveal plans for a major constitutional overhaul, abolishing the unelected Lords in favour of a new democratic chamber, as Labour prepares for government.
Mandelson's undeclared flights on Epstein's private jet
Exclusive investigation reveals Peter Mandelson took multiple undisclosed flights aboard Jeffrey Epstein's private jet, raising serious questions about transparency and judgement in Westminster's upper echelons.
Disabled Peer: Assisted Dying Bill Puts 'Price on Our Heads'
Baroness Jane Campbell delivers a powerful emotional plea against legalising assisted suicide, warning it would place a 'price on the heads' of disabled people and create a 'duty to die' culture in the UK.
Lords block controversial Terrorism Bill in major revolt
Peers and bishops unite to defeat government's Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill, demanding crucial safeguards for vulnerable individuals.
Tory Peer Lords Curry Tables Radical NHS Reform Bill
Conservative peer Lord Curry of Kirkharle tables a bold Private Member's Bill demanding radical NHS reforms, including a new independent board and 10-year funding cycles, igniting a political storm over the health service's future.
Lords' War Over Assisted Dying: Ex-PM May Accused
The House of Lords witnessed a fiery debate on assisted dying, with former PM Theresa May accused of causing 'distress' to the terminally ill. Peers clash over the ethical and legal ramifications of the proposed bill.
Tory Donor's 'Curry for Life' Peerage Sparks Cronyism Row
Exclusive: A major Conservative donor who promised 'curry for life' to a party co-chair has been elevated to the House of Lords, igniting fresh allegations of cronyism and raising serious questions about the honours system's integrity.
Tory Peer's Curry Night for NHS Charges Bill Sparks Fury
Conservative peer Baroness Mone faces backlash for proposing a bill to charge NHS patients for missed appointments after hosting a curry night for fellow Tory Lords to win their support.
Unelected Lords Block Bill to Scrap Hereditary Peers
The House of Lords has inflicted a major defeat on the government, blocking a bill that would have scrapped the role of Hereditary Peers. This move sets the stage for a fierce parliamentary battle over the future of the unelected chamber.
Theresa May backs assisted dying in dramatic U-turn
Exclusive: In a powerful personal intervention, former Conservative leader Theresa May reverses her longstanding opposition to assisted dying, lending crucial support to a cross-party bill that could transform end-of-life care in Britain.
Government's 'Empty Rhetoric' on Social Mobility Exposed
A damning report by the Sutton Trust reveals progress on widening Oxbridge access for state school pupils has flatlined, accusing ministers of failing to match words with action.
Peter Mandelson Set for House of Lords Return
Former Cabinet Minister Peter Mandelson is poised for a political comeback with a life peerage, sparking debate over honours and influence in Westminster.
Mandelson Grilled in Lords Over Epstein Links
Labour grandee Peter Mandelson is under pressure in the House of Lords to clarify his associations with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as Sir Keir Starmer resists calls to suspend the whip.
Labour Unveils Plan to Abolish House of Lords in Major Reform
Shadow ministers Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell announce sweeping constitutional reforms to modernise British democracy, including abolishing the House of Lords and empowering local communities.
Mandelson questioned over Epstein connections
Former Labour minister Peter Mandelson faces renewed questions about his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following latest disclosures about their meetings and communications.
Peer reveals cancer diagnosis during assisted dying debate
Crossbench peer Baroness Falkner of Margravine discloses personal ovarian cancer battle while championing controversial Assisted Dying Bill in emotional House of Lords address.
Rantzen Backs Assisted Dying as May Joins House of Lords
Broadcasting legend Dame Esther Rantzen throws weight behind new assisted dying legislation, as former Prime Minister Theresa May receives her peerage and joins the Lords.
Lords Debate Historic Assisted Dying Bill
The House of Lords engages in a pivotal debate on Baroness Meacher's Assisted Dying Bill, examining the profound ethical, legal, and medical implications of legalising assisted dying for terminally ill adults in the UK.
Assisted Dying Debate Pushes UK Hospices to Breaking Point
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's hospices face unprecedented strain as House of Lords debates assisted dying legislation, with funding shortfalls and ethical dilemmas threatening end-of-life care nationwide.
Mandelson's £114k EU Pension Row During Lords Service
Exclusive: Labour peer Peter Mandelson faces backlash for continuing to pocket a £114,000-a-year EU pension while sitting in the House of Lords, reigniting the 'cash for peerages' debate.
Starmer's Bold Constitutional Reforms Face Farage Opposition
Keir Starmer's Labour government unveils sweeping constitutional reforms targeting House of Lords abolition and electoral overhaul, sparking fierce debate about Britain's democratic future.
Hanson's One Nation pledges to abolish Australian state governments
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has announced a radical new policy platform, 'One Nation, One Law', aiming to abolish state governments and create a single, unified national system. The controversial plan promises massive savings and streamlined services
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