UK House of Lords

UK House of Lords The House of Lords is the second chamber of UK Parliament and shares the task of making laws. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK Parliament.

It is independent from, and complements the work of, the elected House of Commons. The Lords shares the task of making and shaping laws and checking and challenging the work of the government.

11/06/2026

Members pressed the government on the hidden threat of unchecked misinformation in this question from Baroness Berger on Thursday 11 June.

📺 Watch question in full https://orlo.uk/8GaPK

10/06/2026

Best Start Family Hubs were in the spotlight today, Wednesday 10 June, in this question from Lord Farmer.

📺 Watch in full on Parliament TV https://orlo.uk/EuG9q

Artificial intelligence was in the spotlight in the Lords last week as the Archbishop of Canterbury led a debate on its ...
09/06/2026

Artificial intelligence was in the spotlight in the Lords last week as the Archbishop of Canterbury led a debate on its impact on human relationships and society.

Opening the discussion, the Archbishop said:

‘Above all, we need to ensure that AI is being designed, built, regulated and used to serve our glorious humanity and not to diminish it—to be pro-human.’

Watch the debate and see other member’s contributions https://orlo.uk/O4egl

09/06/2026

UK defence capability and the threat posed by Russia was in the spotlight on Monday 8 June as members pressed the government for action in an urgent question granted by the Lord Speaker.

📺 Watch the full question https://orlo.uk/IbozH

Find out what’s coming up this week in the House of Lords:❓ Lords members quiz the government on the shortage of afforda...
08/06/2026

Find out what’s coming up this week in the House of Lords:

❓ Lords members quiz the government on the shortage of affordable housing for young people, use of electric bikes and scooters on roads, assessment of the 56-day move-on period pilot for those granted refugee status, and tackling antisemitism in the UK.

📃 In bills, the Lords will debate the main purpose and key themes of the Financial Services and Markets Bill, and the Commercial Payments Bill.

🗣️ In debates, members will discuss five committee reports, and three debates are set to take place on welfare and youth unemployment, the rural economy, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

📝 In committees, the Built Environment Committee will speak to Stephanie Peacock MP, Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth, as part of its inquiry into Young People and the Built Environment. Also, looking into fiscal devolution in England, the Economic Affairs Committee will speak to George Osborne, Former Chancellor of the Exchequer at HM Treasury.

➡️ See full schedule
https://orlo.uk/FYff4

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05/06/2026

What will be the impact of Artificial Intelligence on human relationships and society?
The Archbishop of Canterbury has put forward a debate in the House of Lords today, Friday 5 June 2026.

Watch the debate on YouTube https://orlo.uk/OkhH7

05/06/2026

This Libraries Week we’re celebrating 200 years of the House of Lords Library. While its collections span over five centuries, the Library is a modern, working service at the heart of Parliament.

Every year, it supports members with thousands of enquiries helping inform debates, questions, and decisions.

Hear more from historian Jenny Draper and Librarian Patrick.

Watch the full film https://orlo.uk/OqM4d

04/06/2026

Does the government intend to locate a permanent military presence in the Gulf to protect allies and ensure international freedom of navigation?
House of Lords members quizzed the government on Thursday 4 June.

Watch the full question https://orlo.uk/tDpHH

03/06/2026

Members pressed the government on speeding up diagnoses of Alzheimer’s disease and enabling potential sufferers to have earlier access to experimental drugs, on Wednesday 3 June.

📺 Watch question in full https://orlo.uk/U4XbM

03/06/2026

The oldest book in the House of Lords Library dates back to 1490. This Libraries Week, we’re celebrating 200 years of the Library by exploring its remarkable collection.

Historian Jenny Draper speaks to Senior Assistant Librarian, Keith to find out more.

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