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    Dec 21

    118 hybrid chamber meetings, 45,518 online votes cast, new and five other committee investigations into ’s impact. Catch up on 2020 in the and how its crucial work checking and challenging government action continues

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  2. 10 hours ago

    ‘Fishing is very emotive, it's very visual… and it's a very tough industry and a very dangerous one.’ Lord Teverson discusses the EU, fisheries, the environment and more in our December . Listen or read a transcript now

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  3. 12 hours ago

    To mark the centenary of the Government of Ireland Act 1920, a new video from

    Why is Ireland divided? 100 years ago today the Government of Ireland Act 1920 was passed - watch our new video produced in partnership with
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  4. Dec 22

    ‘Poor performance of voter intention polls at the show this is not the time for complacency in the polling industry.’ on the Liaison Committee report out now, learn more

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  5. Dec 22

    As the second chamber, the gives a second opinion and sometimes votes for changes to ask the government to ‘think again’ – recently on food import standards in the . Explore the Library’s briefing on its largest votes

    118 hybrid chamber meetings, 45,518 online votes cast, new and five other committee investigations into ’s impact. Catch up on 2020 in the and how its crucial work checking and challenging government action continues
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  6. Dec 22

    ‘Other measures will be laid before you’. The final words of the truly came into force since the December 2019 , the start of Parliament’s working year. Learn about the work and changes in the in 2020

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    Dec 21

    Last week Jimmy Buchan from shared his concerns that post-transition food export delays will affect perishable products - also relevant today

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    Dec 19

    The Finance Bill Sub-Committee is concerned about the removal of taxpayer safeguards for information requests, and about ‘mission creep’ in proposals for tax checks on licence renewals. Read more here ⬇️

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    Dec 19

    The Finance Bill Sub-Committee’s new report calls for HMRC to redouble its efforts to tackle tax avoidance schemes, and to make sure new powers are properly targeted and fair to taxpayers. Read more here ⬇️

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  10. Dec 18

    . hears from experts on Catapults and R&D in the UK

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    In our session on Tuesday we also heard from Dr , Former Executive Chair of . He gave us his views on what Innovate UK can do to enable the Catapults to deliver greater private sector investment in R&D:
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  11. Dec 18

    . held its first webinar on the future of public services

    And we held our 1st webinar on ‘The future of ’ on 16 Dec when of chaired a discussion with ’s , ’s , 's & 's . Reactions and news below! 3/3 👇
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  12. Dec 18

    In committees this week: hears from on Brexit negotiations

    Watch live: updates us on the latest state of play in the negotiations on the future relationship with the EU and the implementation of the Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol:
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  13. Dec 18

    ‘I guess the power of protest was that we spoke on our own behalf, and actually haven't stopped since that day.’ talks to us about being a rebel, a campaigner and a member of in

    A photo of Baroness Campbell of Surbiton, with the words The House of Lords Podcast above and #HLCast to the right.
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    Dec 18

    It is not quite the 12 days of but here is a recap of the and Committee’s work so far

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  15. Dec 18

    And members press government on COVID-19 vaccinations, expansion and climate change in

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  16. Dec 18

    Lords asks government to think again on scrutiny of future agreements in

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  17. Dec 18

    This week: convinces government on common frameworks with devolved administrations in

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  18. Dec 18

    It recommends a five year strategy to ensure society takes advantage of AI. It also finds opportunities and risks highlighted by increased use of data and tech in the COVID-19 pandemic, lack of general digital skills in the UK and proposes the appointment of a Chief Data Officer

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  19. Dec 18

    committee calls on government to better coordinate AI policy plus use of data and technology in new report published today. This report follows the Committee on Artificial Intelligence in 2018, chaired by Lord Clement-Jones

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  20. Dec 18

    ‘Fishing is very emotive, it's very visual… and it's a very tough industry and a very dangerous one.’ , Chair Environment Sub-Committee discusses environment, EU and Brexit negotiations in . Listen or read a transcript now

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