Two peers face suspension from House of Lords
Summary
Two members of the House of Lords, Lord Richard Dannatt and Lord Evans of Watford, are facing suspension for breaking rules related to parliamentary services in exchange for payment. The suspensions follow investigations initiated by news reports and involve violations such as promoting companies for personal gain. Both peers accepted the findings and the suspensions will start after further approval.Key Facts
- Lord Dannatt and Lord Evans are facing suspensions from the House of Lords.
- The suspensions are due to violations of rules against offering parliamentary services for payment.
- Investigations began after an undercover operation by the Guardian newspaper.
- Lord Dannatt was implicated for discussing companies he had financial ties with government officials.
- Lord Evans was found to have hosted events in Parliament for a company partly owned by him.
- Lord Dannatt and Lord Evans did not appeal the findings or the proposed sanctions.
- The investigations reported no actual lobbying or payment received in these cases.
- The suspensions will be effective once the House of Lords approves them.
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