The Lords should represent the voters wishes – but Cameron’s preposterous prescription illustrates the lengths that the establishment will go to in order to retain its privilegesHaving long been a proponent of Lords reform,I am rather surprised to find myself agreeing in principle on the issue with David Cameron. We both believe that the makeup of the House of Lords should reflect the results of the most recent general election. However, the prime minister’s blueprint for achieving this balance could result in the creation of over 650 modern peerages. Related: The Guardian view on the Sewel affair: caught in the spotlight | Editorial Continue reading...
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