Monday, 5 March 2012

Lord Strathclyde on Daily Politics show

Is the concept of 'people's peers' under threat with the Coalitions Lords reform proposals?

Strathclyde Andrew Marr show - Lords reform

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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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.

Would Lords reform mean the loss of 'experts'?

Quick debate highlighting the issues. CLICK HERE.