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Sean Curran presents the top news stories from Westminster, where the government's plans to overhaul the House of Lords were thrown into confusion.

Sean Curran reports on events Yesterday in Parliament, where the Government's plans to overhaul the House of Lords are thrown into confusion.

Ministers withdraw an attempt to limit debate on the House of Lords Reform Bill after dozens of Tory MPs threaten to vote against its proposed timetable - but the Bill is now in "parliamentary limbo".

Another banker in the parliamentary spotlight: the chairman of Barclays, Marcus Agius, gives evidence to MPs on the Treasury select committee.

In Wales, the Health Minister is under pressure after allegations that civil servants tried to influence an independent inquiry into the future of the NHS.

And peers debate the qualities needed for the next Governor of the Bank of England.

28 minutes

Last on

Wed 11 Jul 2012 08:31

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  • Wed 11 Jul 2012 08:31

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