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Hereditary peers were voted out, signaling a shift but not a constitutional overhaul.
Toynbee says reforms fail to address deeper rule-of-law concerns and the Lords’ legitimacy.
The piece calls for a commission or a democratically elected second chamber.
Donor influence and donations in the Lords are highlighted as part of the reform debate.
The Lords could still obstruct government business via its own rules and procedures.
There is debate over retaining bishops and hereditary peers after reforms.
The piece connects Lords reform to Brexit and broader constitutional questions.
Toynbee notes public support for a democratically elected second chamber.
The article suggests preserving useful figures while reforming the Lords’ size.
The piece highlights the ongoing debate over the Salisbury Convention and constitutional norms.
The article closes by warning about capitalizing on reform without broad consensus.

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Police estimate 18% of girls aged 16–19 in England and Wales have experienced domestic abuse.
Young people are identified as the fastest-growing victim group, according to police.
Officials say more needs to be done to tackle misogyny and online influences among youths.
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 may not fully capture abuse in teenage relationships, according to Lords testimony.
Officials call for a society-wide response beyond policing to prevent abuse.
There are schemes targeting misogyny in schools and online influence, but more work is needed.
Advocates report a rise in domestic abuse among women and girls 16–25, with psychological abuse common.
Immigration status fears may hinder reporting and access to support.
Officials stress adapting policing responses to the digital age and online relationships.

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Latest: Lords' National Resilience committee hearing described as more like a flower-arrangers’ meeting than a crisis briefing.
Witnesses included NAO officials and a Resilience Academy head, discussing risk systems and non-linear risk.
Committee chair and members showed a mix of formality and informal behavior during the session.
Witness Eleanor Parker of the Resilience Academy described training and learning opportunities in the sector.
One witness emphasized vulnerabilities and the need for robust risk systems amid possible crop failures and floods.
The session included commentary on food stockpiling as a national preparedness measure.
The rhetoric included terms like ‘Consequence Tree,’ ‘interconnectedness,’ and other risk-management jargon.
An ex-RAF lord asked, 'Are we having the right conversation?' signaling concern about the focus of discussions.
The article notes a sense of doom about national resilience and risk management.
The report underscores the committee’s attempt to balance bureaucratic language with practical questions.

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Louise Thompson attends the House of Lords as her maternity commissioner campaign gains momentum.
Thompson says she will not give up and aims to push for a public Parliament debate on maternity care.
The campaign is backed by Theo Clarke, with a parliamentary inquiry calling for improved maternity services.
Thompson has shared personal experiences of PTSD from childbirth to highlight the issue.
Thompson has signed a petition that has grown rapidly, reaching over 147,000 signatures as of the report.
Thompson indicated ongoing conversations with health secretary Wes Streeting regarding the petition.
Baroness Gohir supported Thompson in Parliament, highlighting ongoing advocacy.
Thompson aims to establish an independent maternity commissioner free from party control.
Thompson connects the cause to broader maternal safety and a national maternity strategy.
Thompson urges followers to contact local MPs to raise the issue locally.

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