The leader of the House of Lords, Lord Strathclyde, has told the BBC's Andrew Marr that the government is committed to reforming the second chamber and will "try and deliver" its plan, in time for elections in 2015.
But Lord Strathclyde acknowledged it was a difficult issue saying: "There are divisions within the parties rather than between the parties."
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Monday, 5 March 2012
Lady Boothroyd - Why I don't like Lords Reform!
Betty Boothroyd (ex Labour MP, ex Speaker of the Commons) gives her reason for not supporting the Coalitions Lords reforms. CLICK HERE.
Vernon Bogdanor
Constitutional expert gives his reasons against Lords reform - legislative confusion and gridlock. CLICK HERE.
Radio 4 on House of Lords Reform report
Radio 4 interview on the recent Select Committe report on Draft House of Lords Reform Bill. CLICK HERE
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