RISHI Sunak’s Tories have been accused of showing “contempt for democracy” after they made a hereditary peer a minister in the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
James Younger, termed “Viscount Younger of Leckie”, was handed the DWP role on New Year’s Day with responsibilities including maternity benefits, bereavement benefits, child maintenance, and oversight of departmental business.
Green MSP Maggie Chapman said that the “absolute bare minimum for holding such a position should be winning an election”.
