Category: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)

Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)

The Lord Speaker has accepted an urgent question from Lord Lamont of Lerwick on the impact on the UK economy following the announcement by President Donald Trump of increased tariffs.

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Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)

Drought may not be on everyone’s mind at the moment, but preparing for this and future summers’ dry weather is crucial. The Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee pressed the Minister for Water and Flooding last week on topics including ensuring critical services like firefighting have access to water.

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Changing weather patterns and recent floods in the spotlight as Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick quizzes the government in this question on Thursday 12 February.

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Are landlords and tenants prepared for the Renters’ Rights Act 2025? Lord Jamieson asked the government on Wednesday 11 February.

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Members of the House of Lords debated the key purpose and principles of the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill at second reading on Wednesday 4 February.

The bill aims to prioritise graduates from UK medical schools, doctors with significant experience in the NHS, and certain other groups for foundation and specialty training roles. The bill was fast-tracked through the House of Commons to apply to roles from summer 2026.

Committee stage, the first chance for members to examine the bill line-by-line, will take place today, Thursday 12 February.

Find out more https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2026/feb-2026/medical-training-prioritisation-bill-set-for-lords-committee-stage/

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When will the government ban the sale of energy drinks to under-16s? Baroness Walmsley asked in this question on Tuesday 10 February.

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What assessment has the government made of the jobs market, and of the implications for the wider economy? Members press in this highlight from Lords questions. Catch up.

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On Monday 9 February, the House of Lords pressed government following the 20-year prison sentence given to British citizen Jimmy Lai in China.

Members quizzed the government in an urgent question granted by the Lord Speaker.

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The Lord Speaker has accepted an urgent question on the sentencing of British citizen Jimmy Lai. Members will quiz government on what representations it is making to the Chinese government.

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What steps is the government taking to reduce domestic abuse against children?

In the latest episode of Inside Lords Questions, we hear from the Lord Bishop of Newcastle, Helen-Ann Hartley, who recently asked the government what they are doing to reduce domestic abuse against children and prevent such behaviour being learned and repeated by those under 16.

Watch the full question to hear from other Lords members on the topic, and see how the government responded https://orlo.uk/mvo4L

Look out for more episodes of Inside Lords Questions where we’ll speak to different members about the questions they raise to government. Catch up on previous episodes https://orlo.uk/xPQvO

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