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UK Government to Abolish Hereditary Peers in House of Lords by Easter

Oct 14, 2024, 07:15 AM

The UK government is set to abolish hereditary peers in the House of Lords, with a vote scheduled in Parliament tomorrow. Labour is spearheading the reform, aiming to eliminate what they describe as 'indefensible' hereditary peers by Easter. The move has sparked debate, with some critics labeling it as gerrymandering. Labour life peer and former Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer, has been questioned on whether the party is fully committed to House of Lords reform.