Protesters Disrupt House of Lords to Demand Citizens' Assembly

Demonstrators called for the abolition of the unelected chamber, citing governance reform and broader societal issues.

Six protesters interrupted a House of Lords session commemorating VE Day by throwing leaflets and chanting slogans.
The protest was organized by Assemble, a group advocating for replacing the Lords with a citizens' assembly selected by sortition.
Protesters argued that a citizens' assembly would provide more representative governance compared to the unelected Lords.
Leaflets criticized the Lords as outdated and called for a 'House of the People' composed of everyday citizens.
The action drew historical parallels to suffragette protests and highlighted issues like the cost-of-living, housing, and climate crises.