Baroness Boothroyd is selling ornamental box given to her by Boris Yeltsin

Baroness Betty Boothroyd is selling a haul of gifts she received during her impressive political career – because they won’t fit inside her new country cottage. The 91-year-old former MP, who is the only woman to have been elected Speaker of the Commons, is auctioning off around 40 decorative items that tell the story of her colourful working … Read more

Baroness Boothroyd is selling ornamental box given to her by Boris Yeltsin

Baroness Betty Boothroyd is selling a haul of gifts she received during her eight years as Speaker of the House of Commons – because they won’t fit inside her new country cottage. The 91-year-old former MP, who is the only woman to have been elected Speaker of the Commons, is auctioning off around 40 decorative items she was … Read more

Stephen Lawrence’s mother Baroness Doreen says UK race report ‘not in touch with reality’

Boris Johnson admits he doesn’t agree with a landmark race report, as Stephen Lawrence’s mother says it gives ‘racists the green light’. The document, published by the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities, said geography, family influence, socio-economic background, culture and religion all affect life chances more than racism. The Prime Minister insisted there are ‘serious issues that … Read more

Green Party’s Baroness Jones stands behind her call for a 6pm curfew

A Green Party peer has defended calling for a 6pm curfew for men to make women feel safe at night – but clarified the suggestion was ‘not entirely serious’. Baroness Jones was criticised after using a House of Lords debate to propose legislation that would require all men to stay at home. She raised the … Read more

Green Party’s Baroness Jones stands behind her call for a 6pm curfew

A Green Party peer has defended calling for a 6pm curfew for men to make women feel safe at night – but clarified the suggestion was ‘not entirely serious’. Baroness Jones was criticised after using a House of Lords debate to propose legislation that would require all men to stay at home. She raised the … Read more

Baroness Scotland faces fresh controversy after mourner criticised peer during eulogy

Cut off! Baroness Scotland faces fresh controversy after mourner who criticised peer during eulogy at her mother’s online funeral is ‘kicked off call’ Baroness Scotland sees fresh controversy when peer was criticised in eulogy Taila-Jordan McKenzie claimed mother had been shabbily treated by employers Said Karen McKenzie left job three months before her death ‘but not by … Read more

Baroness Scotland faces fresh controversy after mourner criticised peer during eulogy

Baroness Scotland faces fresh controversy after mourning daughter  who criticised during online eulogy is ‘kicked off call’ Baroness Scotland sees fresh controversy when peer was criticised in eulogy Taila-Jordan McKenzie claimed mother had been shabbily treated by employers Said Karen McKenzie left job three months before her death ‘but not by choice’ By Ian Gallagher Chief Reporter … Read more

Labour peer Baroness Helena Kennedy ‘asked Julian Assange’s alleged victims to drop rape charges’ 

Labour peer Baroness Helena Kennedy ‘asked Julian Assange’s alleged victims to drop rape charges’ Made suggestion in email sent at height of Assange’s battle against extradition Assange visited Stockholm in 2010 and stayed at the homes of WikiLeaks supporters, including Anna Ardin A photograph obtained by the documentary, to be shown in Sweden tomorrow, shows … Read more

Labour peer Baroness Helena Kennedy ‘asked Julian Assange’s alleged victims to drop rape charges’ 

Labour peer Baroness Helena Kennedy ‘asked Julian Assange’s alleged victims to drop rape charges’ Made suggestion in email sent at height of Assange’s battle against extradition Assange visited Stockholm in 2010 and stayed at the homes of WikiLeaks supporters, including Anna Ardin A photograph obtained by the documentary, to be shown in Sweden tomorrow, shows … Read more