The House of Lords is the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Members are appointed by either the monarch or the House of Lords Appointments Commission. The House of Lords reviews laws passed by the House of Commons and can delay their passage if deemed necessary.
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@8Z2ZSSYLiberal Democrat3yrs3Y
No, but hereditary peers should.
@9FJDTR32yrs2Y
No but ensure it is democratically elected
@95YLM8H3yrs3Y
No, but make it an purely ceremonial role with no political power
@8RPZ8GW4yrs4Y
No but every member should be elected not appointed
@9D2G5NJ2yrs2Y
No but more powers should be transferred to the house of commons as that is a wholly elected body.
@9BT7RTV2yrs2Y
Yes the house of lords is a way of how the rich control British politics
@9BJNJBC2yrs2Y
Yes it is another way thr rich try to control government we need Lords and commons to unite into a single parliament
@98BQZWN2yrs2Y
Reform the Lords to be composed of term-limited members appointed by an independent panel including local council representatives and those with experience in the judiciary, policing and business, amongst other areas.
@97GR3V62yrs2Y
No, but hereditary peers should be removed
@96YDX2T2yrs2Y
There should be a referendum to abolish the House of lords
@96JFJ2Q2yrs2Y
No, but it should be a ceremonial role with no political powers
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