Lord Speaker's Corner

House of Lords

Topics: Government

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Have you ever wondered what the House of Lords does, how it works and who makes up its membership? The House of Lords is the upper chamber of UK Parliament. It plays a crucial role in examining bills, questioning government action and investigating public policy. Hear from members of the House of Lords as the Lord Speaker finds out what influences their work in and beyond the Lords. Each episode sees the Lord Speaker discover what drives members and what they hope to achieve in their time in Parliament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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