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Peers to get standards watchdog | Peers to get standards watchdog |
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The House of Lords is set to get its own standards watchdog in the wake of cash for influence allegations, Lords leader Baroness Royall has said. | The House of Lords is set to get its own standards watchdog in the wake of cash for influence allegations, Lords leader Baroness Royall has said. |
Peers would also be banned from advising companies on how best to lobby Parliament under the proposals. | Peers would also be banned from advising companies on how best to lobby Parliament under the proposals. |
The recommended changes follow an inquiry by Lord Eames. | The recommended changes follow an inquiry by Lord Eames. |
It was prompted by claims four Labour lords offered to try to amend laws for cash. All denied the allegations but two were suspended for misconduct. | |