Rami Ranger, a businessman from India who became a Conservative party donor, was appointed to the House of Lords in 2019 by Theresa May. Despite his peerage fulfilling a lifelong ambition, his participation has been notably minimal with only five contributions over five years. This raises concerns regarding the effectiveness of the Lords as institutions of scrutiny and the appropriateness of peerages being granted to major party donors, which has been framed as 'cash for honours'. Ranger has faced censure for his behavior, including derogatory comments and bullying incidents.
Ranger's peerage, granted after significant political donations, highlights concerns over party donor influence within the House of Lords and its actual engagement.
The disparity in participation is stark, as the average peer speaks 188 times per parliament, while Ranger spoke only five, raising questions about accountability.
Criticism of the House of Lords as 'cash for honours' reflects broader issues of integrity in political appointments, echoing sentiments of discontent over elitism.
The actions and behavior of Rami Ranger, resulting in a censure and loss of honors, underscore the consequences of misconduct among privileged political appointees.
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