Show threadClaire McNab6d ago

Note that the #UKgov press release on the passage of the #HereditaryPeersBill makes various promises of further reform, such as minimum participation levels. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hereditary-peers-bill-passes-in-house-of-lords-paving-the-way-for-further-reform

But it makes no mention of replacing the #HouseOfLords with an elected upper house. #Democracy isn't even suggested for a future menu.

#ukpol

Hereditary Peers Bill passes in House of Lords, paving the way for further reform

The Hereditary Peers Bill has passed in the House of Lords in one of the biggest reforms to Parliament and UK democracy in a generation.

GOV.UK