The UK government is moving to eliminate the remaining 92 hereditary peers from the House of Lords, completing reforms initiated by Tony Blair in 1999.
Nick Thomas-Symonds, the minister for the constitution, emphasized that hereditary peers have had their day, stating that the hereditary principle is outdated and incongruous with modern society.
With an average age of nearly 70 years and all being white men, the hereditary peers have evoked criticism for not representing the diverse population of the UK.
The Labour Party has asserted that the existence of hereditary peers is indefensible, advocating for this change as a fulfillment of their manifesto commitment.
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