The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill Explained

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In the lead up to the general election, Labour Party committed to reforming the House of Lords. And, it seems that things are underway, with Starmer planning to get rid of the final 92 hereditary peers. In this video, we're going to explain why the hereditary peers are still in the Lords, how Starmer plans to get rid of them, and some of the arguments for and against the plan.

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