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Speaking in the House of Lords on 9 July 2025
Debate
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillContribution
There is a regular pattern. When a new Government are elected, particularly after a long period in Opposition, they typically find themselves with fewer Members of this House than the Opposition. They then use the power of appointment to try to make up for this deficit. They can end up establishing a position where they have a significant majority over the Opposition. The consequence is an increasing size of the House.
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