Suspension of Lords Cunningham and Mackenzie from party comes after resignation of UUP’s Lord LairdThree peers have stood down from their parliamentary parties pending inquiries into allegations they broke rules by offering to carry out parliamentary w…
Lord Laird resigns Ulster Unionist whip after lobbying scandal
Peer was among subjects of sting by undercover reporters, who offered cash incentives to ask questions in House of LordsAn Ulster Unionist peer has resigned the party’s whip pending an inquiry into allegations he broke rules by offering to carry out pa…
Lobbying row deepens as Lord Laird denies breach of rules
Ulster Unionist peer vigorously denies sleaze claims amid undercover sting that also targeted two Labour peersA peer denied breaching parliamentary rules as the Westminster lobbying controversy extended to the House of Lords.Ulster Unionist Lord Laird …