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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@9QPNJL89mos9MO
No, but it should be greatly reformed as it is currently unrepresentative and in some instances undemocratic.
@9Q95NPQ9mos9MO
As long as no one is using the House of Lords to favour one thing or another. If it’s balanced, no we should not abolish House of Lords.
No, as they have been instrumental in preventing the current gvt from abusing their power. However, the selection process needs to be steingent, unilateral and not just at a whim.
@9MSJBDJ10mos10MO
Should be reformed and if possible independent of party lines. Provides checks and balances to the parliament
No but it should remain an unelected body comprised of independently reviewed experts who must remain wholly independent in their voting
@9FCHMRB2yrs2Y
Yes, but replace it with an elected chamber
@9BNFFQC2yrs2Y
yes and be replaced with a second elected chamber
@928T5593yrs3Y
No, but abolish hereditary peers
@8S2FBQTLiberal Democrat4yrs4Y
Should be an elected body so there is still another chamber to scrutinise legislation from the lower house
@9974VKX2yrs2Y
No but entry into House of Lords should be much more equal and the House of Lords should be more diverse
@98QG4NG2yrs2Y
No, but there should be examinations/criteria’s. It should be more than birth right. It should have a fit for purpose test.
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