Matt Purvis
@HLLibResearch
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Head of Research Services, House of Lords
Joined June 2011
š The government introduced theĀ House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillĀ to take forward its commitment to remove the remaining hereditary peers from the House of Lords. š The bill was amended in the House of Lords. ā Find out how here šš
lordslibrary.parliament.uk
This briefing summarises changes made to the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill at report stage and third reading in the House of Lords. The amendments covered the exclusion of hereditary peers...
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On 9 September 2025 the House of Lords is due to debate the House of Lords Public Services Committee @LordsPublicSCom report āLost in translation? Interpreting services in the courtsā.
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In the House of Lords Library we have already started preparing briefings for business when the House returns on 1 September. Briefings are produced for members of the House but available to everyone.
lordslibrary.parliament.uk
Browse research produced by the Library for upcoming business in the House of Lords. The Library produces briefings to support Members and the work of the House. This page is regularly updated when...
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RT @HLLibResearch: Unexpected beach find tonight on the #IsleofWight. This crisp packet has an exclusive Laker Airways model aircraft offā¦.
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To add some context this was the front page of the Times on 13 March 1975. Harold Wilson was PM, a referendum was to be held on Europe and the US House of Representatives voted against military aid for Cambodia and South Vietnam.
Unexpected beach find tonight on the #IsleofWight. This crisp packet has an exclusive Laker Airways model aircraft offerā¦ closing date March 1975.
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To add to my emergency Russian water packet find last week. #isleofwight
Unexpected beach find tonight on the #IsleofWight. This crisp packet has an exclusive Laker Airways model aircraft offerā¦ closing date March 1975.
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Unexpected beach find tonight on the #IsleofWight. This crisp packet has an exclusive Laker Airways model aircraft offerā¦ closing date March 1975.
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Following five days of debate, the House of Lords concluded committee stage on the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill. The bill would end the exemption that 92 places in the House are filled by hereditary peers. This short update summarises the current status of the bill.
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RT @AmIRightSir: An historic milestone today as Labour peer Lord Christopher becomes only the 5th person ever to reach the age of 100 whilsā¦.
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In March 1925, the House of Lords debated a motion calling for legislation to be introduced to reform the House of Lords. Whilst composition was among the issues raised, debate focused on the loss of the Houseās powers.
lordslibrary.parliament.uk
In March 1925, the House of Lords debated a motion calling for legislation to be introduced to reform the House of Lords. Whilst composition was among the issues raised, debate focused on the loss of...
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In anticipation given rumours of a Sunak resignation honours list .
lordslibrary.parliament.uk
UK prime ministers may draw up a resignation honours list on their departure from office, in which they may request that the reigning monarch grant honours to any number of people. Such honours may...
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Lord Speaker announces the death of Crossbench peer Viscount Craigavon.
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One for the politics nerds out there. This guy made a significant contribution to elections. Who is he and what did he contribute?
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It really is brilliant, having seen it tonight. The performances for each portrayal are uncanny.
The best thing I have ever seen in a theatre: The Last Laugh at The Noel Coward Theatre. Only here for a month book it now now now before word gets out. š¢.
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