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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2554

House of Lords (Elections and Reform) Bill [HL]

[As Introduced]
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This bill proposes to change how the House of Lords works by introducing elections for some or all of its members, rather than having peers appointed for life. It aims to make the upper chamber of Parliament more democratic and accountable to voters.

Presented by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle.
PrivateLords1st reading
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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage

Lords

  • 1st reading15 Jan 2020
  • 2nd reading