As today’s FT reports, Jack Straw is leading the charge to reform the House of Lords. Under his plans, most of the existing members would be ejected from their red leather seats and replaced with around 400 elected “senators”.
The theoretical benefits of an elected second chamber are plain to see – greater accountability, no more cash-for-honours worries etc. etc. But it’s hard to imagine the existing crop of Lords going down without a fight. And if they want to throw their weight around, there’s always those votes on the Lisbon Treaty…
Britain’s best politics newsletters
You get two free articles each week when you sign up to The Spectator’s emails.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Comments
Join the debate for just £1 a month
Be part of the conversation with other Spectator readers by getting your first three months for £3.
UNLOCK ACCESS Just £1 a monthAlready a subscriber? Log in