The latest bill aimed at abolishing hereditary peers in the House of Lords received overwhelming support in Parliament. MPs voted 435 to 73 in favor, proceeding to the Lords for further debate.
Critics of the bill, including Conservative shadow minister Alex Burghart, argue that removing hereditary peers could lead to a government-driven appointment system, replacing established scrutineers with political appointees from Labour.
Conservative MP Sir Gavin Williamson proposed removing Church of England bishops from the Lords, stating it's unfair for a select group of clerics to influence legislation while others like Catholics lack equivalent representation.
SNP MP Pete Wishart criticized the unelected House of Lords, demanding full abolition and asserting, 'if you represent the people, you should be voted by the people'. He deemed the current proposals insufficient and overdue.
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