UK Introduces New Transparency Rules for House of Lords Nominations

Political parties must now publicly justify peerage nominations to rebuild trust in the appointments process.

Political parties are now required to submit public citations explaining the qualifications and suitability of nominees to the House of Lords.
The reform, effective immediately, aims to enhance transparency and address controversies surrounding past peerage appointments.
Citations, limited to 150 words, will be reviewed by the House of Lords Appointments Commission and published if the nomination is approved.
The move follows criticism of Boris Johnson's nominations, including individuals with limited political experience and perceived security risks.
Labour has begun broader reforms of the House of Lords, including plans to phase out hereditary peerages, as promised in its election manifesto.