Government to Remove Hereditary Peers from House of Lords

Legislation introduced to abolish 92 hereditary seats, marking significant constitutional reform.

Hereditary peers will lose their right to sit and vote in the House of Lords under new legislation.
The reform completes changes initiated by Tony Blair's government in 1999.
Labour plans to follow this with a retirement age of 80 for members of the Lords.
Critics label the move as a 'political vendetta' while supporters call it 'long overdue'.
The bill is expected to become law by next summer after passing through both houses.