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MPs must learn from the Lords and stand up to the Daily Mail

MPs and Lords must hear from the citizens of our country so that parliament keeps up with the will of the people, rather than responding to a snapshot from 2016. The Daily Mail is calling to axe the Lords, but the Lords is doing its job, the job MPs can and must do that too.

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Has the House of Lords stopped Brexit?

Last night’s amendment from requires a resolution in the House of Commons and a motion in the House of Lords before the UK government can conclude the withdrawal agreement. It also states that the Commons vote on that resolution should come if possible before the European parliament votes on the Brexit deal.