Labour Plans to Reform House of Lords, Removing Hereditary Peers

In a move towards modernizing the chamber, Labour intends to abolish all hereditary peers in its first term, while allowing them continued access to Parliament's facilities.

• Labour's proposed reform aims to end the anachronism of hereditary peers legislating by virtue of birthright.
• The party remains committed to the complete abolition of the House of Lords but will prioritize significant reform in its first term.
• Despite the removal from the chamber, hereditary peers would retain access to Parliament's subsidized bars and restaurants.
• Labour's plan includes potentially imposing 15-year limits on Lords appointees, continuing the reforms initiated by Tony Blair.
• The move is seen as a step towards a more democratic and representative upper chamber, reflecting the UK's regions and nations.

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