Two peers are now under investigation after undercover reporting on members of parliament’s second chamber“Indefensible” was how Keir Starmer described the House of Lords three years ago when he proposed ambitious changes that would replace it with an elected second chamber drawn from the nations and the regions.Now in power, Labour’s plans are somewhat watered down, and even the first step, abolishing hereditary peers, is being challenged. Continue reading...
The Guardian's "House of Lords" series reveals potential breaches of conduct by peers regarding commercial interests, including a Labour peer's involvement in a cash-for-access venture and a former general offering access to ministers. These revelations have triggered investigations and renewed calls for Lords reform, highlighting concerns about the balance between public service and private gain, as well as the appointment of party donors.
