Bishops' seats in House of Lords must be abolished, MPs tell Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer is facing increasing pressure to push for more extensive reforms in the House of Lords, particularly regarding the automatic seats held by Bishops.

The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill represents the most significant constitutional reform to Parliament in 25 years, aiming to eliminate hereditary peerage privileges.

Liberal Democrat MP Alistair Carmichael argues that abolishing Bishops' automatic seats will generate momentum for essential reforms in the House of Lords.

Wera Hobhouse, another Liberal Democrat MP, emphasized that reforms are needed to dismantle centuries-old privileges and enhance the representation in the House of Lords.

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