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House of Lords reform is an ermine-clad headache for Starmer

The opposition’s problems with implementing its own commitments dwarf current Tory embarrassment over appointees.

08 SEP 2023

The opposition’s problems with implementing its own commitments dwarf current Tory embarrassment over appointees, writes Dr Hannah White.

Topic: Parliament and the constitution
Keywords: Constitutional reform Parliamentary scrutiny Official opposition Shadow cabinet
Political party: Labour
Legislature: House of Lords
Public figures: Keir Starmer
Publisher: Financial Times

17 MAY 2024 Comment

IfG director Hannah White reflects on Lucy Powell's keynote speech.

17 MAY 2024 Podcast

Adam Payne, PoliticsHome political editor, joins the podcast team to weigh up Rishi Sunak's and Keir Starmer's election pitches.

15 MAY 2024 Comment

There is no blueprint for mission-driven government.

17 MAY 2024 Online event

17 May 2024

How would a Labour government approach international diplomacy and foreign policy?