There are nearly 800 sitting members in the Lords at present
The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK Parliament dealing with examining bills, questioning government action and investigating public policy. Sir Keir stated its need for reform as the public “have lost faith in the ability of politicians andThe House of Lords has faced criticism over the years for worries that the scope of its membership is getting excessive with 784 sitting members currently.
A system, which party officials have described as “new” and “reformed”, will see members voted in by the public and not by politicians. It is said to remain as a place which scrutinises and amends new laws, but will not act to form new governments or set budgets. It is not the first time that proposals to end the House of Lords have been outlined by the Labour leader. Plans to abolish the system and usher in the new model are expected to be confirmed in the next
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