There is no investiture with a peerage. The announcement is simply made and the person takes their seat at their and the House’s convenience. The Crown plays no role. (View Post)

This has got me thinking (OK, it's a Sunday). When was the last by-election caused by an MP - let alone 9 - being elevated to the Lords? Could it be as far back as the 1950s when a son of an heritata… (View Post)

So just three in the last 60 or so years and Johnson wants nine in one go. Bonkers and of course Truss should refuse the lot of 'em. (View Post)

What is this precedent? Can't think of anything close since the advent of democracy, and probably long before that too. (View Post)

I rather liked Blackpool in the 1980s: a packed Winter Gardens generated a tension and atmosphere that these ghastly conference centres can’t replicate. Plus the trams, grim bed and breakfasts, and o… (View Post)