Peers start debate on illegal migration bill, with warning UK’s standing as ‘great democracy’ at risk if bill not amended
In the House of Lords peers have just started the report stage debate on the illegal migration bill. At least five votes are expected.
Lady Williams, the government chief whip, told peers at the start of the debate that they were in for a “very long day”. She urged peers to keep their speeches short.
Shami Chakrabarti,…