Sir Kier Starmer will pledge to abolish the House of Lords if elected as next Prime Minister
Labour leader Sir Kier Starmer has confirmed plans to abolish House of Lords in his first term if he is elected prime minister, following the next general election.
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The decision is part of his plan to restore the public’s trust in politics, which has been undermined by the Conservative government.
The House of Lords are the upper chamber of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It is made up of 800 members, appointed by the monarch as suggestion from the Prime Minister. The House of Lords make and shape legislation and have the power to amend or reject bills, they also scrutinise and challenge the government activity.
The Labour leader has told the party members that he wants to strip politicians of the power to appoint the Lords as part of the first –