Peers who used to be MPs are more likely to be male, white and older – and their loyalty to their party is often a significant factor in their appointment.

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The Sentencing Council said the changes were ‘necessary and appropriate’ but that it would not implement them while a Bill was imminent.

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A group of protesters in favour of abolishing the House of Lords interrupted the peers shouting "Lords out, people in" and throwing leaflets that read "Aristocrats and oligarchs: Out".

Chaos erupted in the House of Lords as protestors clamored for the abolition of the unelected chamber during a session that was meant to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Sky News ...

Parliament has been forced to suspend its heartfelt tribute to World War 2 hero John 'Paddy' Hemmingway after shouting protesters disrupted proceedings by lobbing confetti over members of the House of ...

Protesters have disrupted proceedings in the House of Lords demanding the abolition of the unelected chamber. A group of around half a dozen people in the public gallery threw leaflets ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Protesters have disrupted proceedings in the House of Lords demanding the abolition of the unelected chamber. A group of around half a dozen ...