Is the last of the Lords looming?
The House of Commons voted emphatically in favour of a complete overhaul of the House of Lords recently, calling for a completely elected second chamber. However, is this mere political game playing?
So, will it happen? Will the House of Lords get the final stage of its overhaul and be dragged into the 21st century? The jury is out.
The House of Commons threw down something of gauntlet by voting for a totally elected second chamber, with an 80% elected option also receiving strong backing. Tony Blair showed just how far out of touch he is with the prevailing mood by voting for the 50% appointed/50% elected House of Lords - the option that was defeated by the biggest majority.
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