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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Nina Lloyd

Tory peer argues Lords should remain unelected to ensure ‘scrutiny’ of laws

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A Tory peer has argued that the House of Lords should remain unelected despite suggestions by Labour that the public has “lost faith” in politicians’ ability to bring about change.

Lord Norton urged caution over what he described as “Big Bang reform” after it was reported Sir Keir Starmer would replace nominations for Parliament’s second chamber with a voting system.

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