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Nick Lester
UK
Nasa sticks by 2027 launch of next mission despite Blue Origin rocket explosion
The agency expresses confidence in the space firm founded by the billionaire Amazon businessman as it names its Artemis III crew.
By
Nick Lester
9 Jun 2026
Business News
Number of ‘Neets’ a societal and economic disaster, warns David Blunkett
The Labour peer urges the Government to look at a welfare-to-work programme he introduced as employment secretary back in 1998
By
Nick Lester
11 Sept 2025
Politics
Arrest of ‘harmless old ladies’ what outlawed Palestine Action wants – Clarke
The Conservative peer urged the use of discretion in dealing with protesters following the proscription of the organisation
By
Nick Lester
10 Sept 2025
Politics
Death penalty for ‘sabotage’ of defence sites by activists ruled out by minister
Parliament heard arson at a naval dockyard was a capital offence until 1971, amid questions over the adequacy of the current law.
By
Nick Lester
4 Sept 2025
Politics
Officials must ‘get off bums’ and quickly set up football regulator – Blunkett
Legislation passed in July paves the way to set up the body which will oversee the professional men’s game in England.
By
Nick Lester
3 Sept 2025
Politics
Minister apologises for calling assisted dying Bill ‘major Government priority’
The Labour frontbencher moved to correct ‘inaccurate information’ as the administration is neutral on the contentious legislation.
By
Nick Lester
1 Sept 2025
Politics
Former Whitehall chief Simon Case takes seat on red benches in House of Lords
The 46-year-old, who served four prime ministers, will sit as an independent crossbencher.
By
Nick Lester
22 Jul 2025
Politics
Hereditary peers make last-ditch plea to be spared in ‘ruthless purge’ of Lords
Bloodline members complain they are being treated like ‘discarded rubbish’ under the move that was a Labour manifesto pledge
By
Nick Lester
21 Jul 2025
Business News
Fujitsu ‘kicking can down the road’ on compensation, says Post Office campaigner
The Government is being urged to stop awarding contracts to the Japanese tech giant.
By
Nick Lester
17 Jul 2025
Politics
Housebuilders’ £100m offer after probe ‘definitely looks dodgy’, Parliament told
The firms have said the offer of voluntary commitments does not mean they admit any wrongdoing.
By
Nick Lester
15 Jul 2025
Politics
Court reforms vital to tackle ‘scandalous disgrace’ of backlog, says Ken Clarke
The Tory grandee backed plans to reduce the number of jury trials and create a new type of crown court where cases are heard by judges.
By
Nick Lester
14 Jul 2025
Business News
AstraZeneca’s stock market exit would be devastating blow, warns ex-chancellor
The UK is ‘a hostile environment’ for innovative, high-tech growth companies, the Government has been told.
By
Nick Lester
10 Jul 2025
Politics
Government urges Fujitsu to pay compensation to victims of Post Office scandal
Some victims were sent to prison or financially ruined, others were shunned by their communities, and some took their own lives.
By
Nick Lester
9 Jul 2025
Politics
Slavery victims cannot be ‘abandoned’ over loophole concerns, says Theresa May
The peer spoke out after her own frontbench argued her bid to protect those who fall prey to trafficking could be exploited.
By
Nick Lester
8 Jul 2025
Politics
‘No plans’ for watch towers outside House of Lords as new security fence erected
The long length of high metal railing has provoked controversy at Westminster with concerns it ‘cuts off sightlines’ to potential attackers.
By
Nick Lester
8 Jul 2025
Politics
Media faces existential threat from ‘thieving’ AI, ministers warned
Media minister Baroness Twycross said AI posed both significant risks and opportunities for news media.
By
Nick Lester
7 Jul 2025
Politics
Ban on Palestine Action clears Parliament but faces legal challenge
The House of Lords backed proscribing the group under the Terrorism Act 2000 without a vote.
By
Nick Lester
3 Jul 2025
Politics
Ex-spending watchdog called in to probe £10 million Lords front door ‘scandal’
The expensive debacle at Westminster has led to demands for those responsible to resign.
By
Nick Lester
2 Jul 2025
Politics
Lords reform task force proposed amid moves to oust hereditary peers
Concerns were raised that a select committee might be ‘a very good and highly-qualified talking shop’ but ignored by the Government.
By
Nick Lester
2 Jul 2025
Politics
Chagos deal cost is ‘going rate for best defensive real estate’, says ex-FO boss
The UK has agreed to pay Mauritius at least £120 million a year to lease back the Diego Garcia base post-handover.
By
Nick Lester
30 Jun 2025
Politics
Days of empire show Britons can cope with soaring temperatures, says ex-minister
People continue to withstand hot climates in India and Africa, argues a Conservative peer
By
Nick Lester
26 Jun 2025
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