Evgeny Lebedev peerage: Labour seeks to force ministers to publish advice

Angela Rayner to force binding vote on release of information, including on PM's involvement in decision

The government could be forced to reveal private advice over the appointment of Evgeny Lebedev to the House of Lords, amid evidence the security services had concerns about the peerage.

Labour will force a binding vote on releasing information about Boris Johnson's involvement in the decision to award the peerage to the Evening Standard owner. Angela Rayner, the party's deputy leader, will demand the information concerning the appointment from the Cabinet Office.