Nick Lester
Politics
‘Lethal plotting’ by Iranian agents on foreign soil condemned by Britain and US
A joint statement, backed by 22 countries, says Tehran’s use of international and local criminal groups is ‘deplorable’.
By Nick Lester
10 Jun 2026
Politics
Labour front bench urges ‘period of silence’ from Sadiq Khan on Trump criticism
The public rebuke of the mayor of London came as the Republican tycoon returned to the White House.
By Nick Lester
20 Jan 2025
Politics
Real patriots would seek to reject meddling Musk, says Blunkett
Foreign money has no place in UK elections, said the Government, which plans to strengthen safeguards against interference.
By Nick Lester
15 Jan 2025
Politics
Drinking of ‘flavoursome’ Scotch whisky urged by Labour frontbencher
US President-elect Donald Trump has fuelled concerns over protectionism with the threat to impose levies on global imports.
By Nick Lester
6 Jan 2025
Politics
Gangland rule of Kray twins recalled in opposition to ousting hereditary peers
The underworld activities of Ronnie and Reggie Kray were cited by Lord Hamilton of Epsom as he spoke against Government legislation.
By Nick Lester
11 Dec 2024
Politics
Tying eviction of hereditary peers to wider Lords revamp ‘excuse for no change’
The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill will abolish the 92 seats reserved for members of the upper chamber who are there by right of birth.
By Nick Lester
11 Dec 2024
Politics
Mobiles in schools could become like ‘smoking behind the bike shed’
Baroness Cass sounded the note of caution as she made her maiden speech in the House of Lords.
By Nick Lester
28 Nov 2024
Politics
Late Queen’s aide reveals crisis talks held when Johnson had Covid
A royal insider has ended his ‘omerta’ to lift the lid on confidential discussions of state he had at a rainy Battersea bus stop in 2020
By Nick Lester
28 Nov 2024
Politics
Pet passports for dogs, cats and ferrets to travel within UK ‘an outrage’
Critics view the move as further evidence of Northern Ireland still having to follow EU rules.
By Nick Lester
27 Nov 2024
Politics
Late Labour leader John Smith’s daughter asks to be accepted as herself in Lords
Baroness Smith of Cluny KC took up the role of Advocate General for Scotland following a distinguished legal career.
By Nick Lester
26 Nov 2024
Politics
Ex-cybersecurity boss joins red benches to become investment minister
Baroness Poppy Gustafsson co-founded Darktrace in 2013.
By Nick Lester
18 Nov 2024
Politics
Labour peer makes Boris Johnson quip during fertility rate debate
The former prime minister is known to have eight children.
By Nick Lester
6 Nov 2024
Politics
Time to ‘think about’ reparations for slave trade, says Doreen Lawrence
The Labour peer argued it was a contemporary issue given taxes had been used to help compensate slave owners up until 2015.
By Nick Lester
31 Oct 2024
Politics
Minister stresses online safety moves after ‘appalling’ catfish predator jailed
Alexander McCartney, 26, admitted 185 charges involving 70 children.
By Nick Lester
30 Oct 2024
Politics
Theresa May attempts Scottish accent in House of Lords maiden speech
There was laughter as the Tory peer impersonated her ‘mentor’ Baroness Goldie in recounting a funny story.
By Nick Lester
24 Oct 2024
Politics
King ‘a real national asset’ in relations with Europe, says ex-top diplomat
Lord Ricketts highlighted last year’s royal visit by Charles and the Queen to Germany and France.
By Nick Lester
10 Oct 2024
Celebrity News
Inquiry urged into BBC Gaza coverage over claims it has ‘fuelled slaughter’
The BBC has said it rejects any suggestion its ‘reporting does not convey the true nature of the situation in the Middle East’.
By Nick Lester
8 Oct 2024
Politics
Former prime minister Theresa May takes seat on red benches in Lords
Among those looking on the ceremony of introduction in the upper chamber was her husband Philip.
By Nick Lester
12 Sept 2024
Politics
Imposing VAT on private schools ‘wicked, stupid and cruel’, Government told
Peers have hit out at the plans which are set to come into effect in January.
By Nick Lester
5 Sept 2024
Celebrity News
Sugar told ‘You’re fired’ as he is accused of treating Parliament with contempt
The tables were turned on the business tycoon, who has not spoken in the House of Lords for six years.
By Nick Lester
5 Sept 2024
Politics
Former Tory ‘kingmaker’ takes seat on red benches in House of Lords
Lord Brady of Altrincham led the influential 1922 Committee of Conservative backbench MPs throughout the Tories’ tumultuous tenure in office.
By Nick Lester
5 Sept 2024