Labour Pushes to End Hereditary Peerages in House of Lords

The proposed bill seeks to abolish the remaining 92 hereditary seats as part of broader parliamentary reforms.

Labour's House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill aims to remove 92 hereditary peers, completing reforms initiated in 1999.
Critics of the bill, including hereditary and life peers, have labeled it as partisan and class-driven, accusing Labour of targeting opponents in the Lords.
Supporters argue the reform is necessary to modernize the unelected chamber and align it with contemporary democratic principles.
Hereditary peers, such as Lord Inglewood and Lord Attlee, have defended their contributions, citing their unique perspectives and regional representation.
The bill is part of Labour's broader reform agenda, though plans for a fully elected second chamber remain unclear.