Lords
1 Britishnoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Critics argue that the bill lacked safeguards and the debates in the Lords had "exposed further problems".
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Two hereditary peers who are set to be removed from the House of Lords will be allowed to keep their parliamentary passes and ceremonial positions.
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Bills which do not complete all the required stages in the Commons and Lords before the end of the session will not become law.
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It is the second time the Lords has defeated the government on the issue.
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The House of Lords has again supported a proposal to ban under-16s in the UK from social media platforms, as the government was urged to act quicker to protect children.
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