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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@B3CT7ZDPlaid Cymru1mo1MO
Yes, and it should be replaced with a still unelected chamber of experts in particular fields with strict term limits
@B2WQYCF2mos2MO
The House of Lords is useful as a revising chamber but should not be able to delay legislation passed by the Commons. The Lords' amendments ought be non-binding.
@9KZM56S1yr1Y
No, but it needs to be reformed and become a second elected chamber. A bicameral chamber has plenty of merits, but the lords needs to be just as democratic and accountable like the Commons. Almost the same answer I give back when I did in fact support abolition of the lords.
@9BNQBPN2yrs2Y
No, but it needs to be 100% elected.
@9BNNGH32yrs2Y
Reformed. No hereditary peers, no religious peers,. Combination of elected by PR and appointed
@92GSVKR3yrs3Y
All hereditary lordships should be abolished and there should be revisions for all those currently serving to determine whether or not they are in fact exceptional enough for such a position. All hereditary lords should also be billed for everything they’ve claimed in expenses during their time in government.
@8YCWXN83yrs3Y
No, and repeal the House of Lords Act 1999.
@8V5M7964yrs4Y
Replaced with a a different body (e.g. senate and Congress)
No, it needs to be reformed so it is wholly elected. I used to support abolition as it is undemocratic.
@8NZCQSQPlaid Cymru4yrs4Y
No, but it should only be a chamber for Parliamentary Scrutiny. It should not have more power than the House of Commons, and should not be allowed to propose legislation
@99GNSLD2yrs2Y
No if there is a better election basis
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