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Shepherding the EU Withdrawal Bill through the House of Lords is no easy task, and it’s keeping Lord Callanan up at night. But despite the long hours, constant challenges and bruising defeats, the Brexit Minister is optimistic that rebel Conservative peers will reconsider their position and toe the party line. Matt Foster meets the man determined to make the government’s Brexit plans possible
Chris Williamson has gained a reputation as one of Jeremy Corbyn’s most uncompromising supporters in the House of Commons. What turned the formerly moderate leader of Derby Council into a left-wing firebrand? Emilio Casalicchio travels to the city to find out
Betty Boothroyd was one more election defeat away from giving up hope of becoming an MP. But at the fifth time of asking, the Yorkshire-born Labour activist realised her dream. With typical determination, she seized the opportunity with both hands – and went on to make history. Sebastian Whale talks to the former Speaker, and those who know her, about her landmark career
Cash-strapped councils are struggling to cope. While the Local Government Association is on hand to provide practical support, central government must take steps to address the funding gap before services suffer, warns LGA chair Lord Porter
Educating your child at home is an important right for parents. But there are problem areas that need to be addressed, writes Lord Soley ahead of his Home Education (Duty of Local Authorities) Bill
Opinion polling frequently determines the narrative of elections – and may even decide who wins. The industry must do everything it can to ensure accuracy, writes Lord Lipsey
The statistics are stark – homelessness has surged and the number of rough sleepers dying on the streets has doubled. After eight years of damage, the government must take action, writes Neil Coyle, the chair of the Homesslessness APPG
Shifting the balance towards prevention work will have a big impact on reducing homelessness. But it is only one part of the solution, writes Bob Blackman
Hereditary peers have no place in modern political Britain. This sorry situation must now end, writes David Hanson ahead of his House of Lords (Exclusion of Hereditary Peers) Bill
Confronting religious intolerance would strengthen the Commonwealth and society at large, writes Preet Gill
Several myths have been skilfully circulated by opponents of reform to the UK’s media. But the ‘Section 40’ amendment to the Data Protection Bill would protect press freedom by removing costs-risks for independently-regulated publishers, writes Lord Attlee
Agency workers make up a fundamental part of our economy, but they are too often seen – and treated – as expendable. My bill would ensure they are no longer treated as second best, writes Stephanie Peacock
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