Author Archives: Beccy Allen

Meet the bloggers…

Hansard Society 23/02/2011 – 3:11 pm

When Lords of the Blog began in March 2008, the project was unique, innovative and challenging for both the blogging Peers and the House of Lords. We hope that this is still very much the case! We have had some fascinating and sometimes heated debates, on subjects as varied as prostitution, home education and, of [...]

Have your say: how can we help children get the best start?

Lord Northbourne 01/02/2011 – 1:23 pm

I’m a Crossbench Peer and have tabled a debate in the House of Lords on good early parenting and its role in preparing a child for success at school this Thursday 3 February. It’s the first time the House of Lords and the BBC have run a pilot online initiative, asking for your views ahead [...]

Lords of the Blog – back open for business

Hansard Society 12/05/2010 – 4:53 pm

Thank you all so much for your patience during our period in Purdah. Lords of the Blog is now back up and running! I imagine there is quite a bit that our bloggers are waiting to write about and discuss with Lords of the Blog fans….. Beccy Allen, Hansard Society

Debate on Wednesday – thoughts please

Hansard Society 08/03/2010 – 5:53 pm

Good news. I have secured time for a debate in the Lords on this Wednesday afternoon from 3.45pm on our report ‘Are the Lords Listening? Creating connections between people and Parliament’. Our report has certainly had some effect. Members of the House of Lords and the Administration are using the internet much more to describe [...]

What should change about Lords of the Blog?

Hansard Society 04/03/2010 – 11:55 am

We’re really keen to hear what you think about Lords of the Blog and what would improve your experience of the blog. We’re still looking for people to take part in this research so please do get involved. If you’re interested in giving us your opinions and suggestions about how to improve the blog email [...]