Liz Truss may face Lords rebellion over Northern Ireland bill
by Lisa O'Carroll and Pippa Crerar from World news | The Guardian on (#63W7F)
Exclusive: about 50 peers due to meet on Wednesday morning to discuss how to amend or halt proposed legislation
Liz Truss is facing a potential House of Lords rebellion over proposed legislation to rip up part of the Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland amid concerns that it gives ministers dictatorial" powers to pen and pass laws without scrutiny.
About 50 Conservative, Labour and cross party peers are due to meet on Wednesday morning to discuss how they can amend or halt the Northern Ireland bill which has already passed through the House of Commons.
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