A study reveals that peers in the House of Lords contributed 109m in political donations, with a substantial portion made before they gained their seats. The Conservative Party received the majority of these donations (62%), followed by Labour (21%) and the Liberal Democrats (16%). This data underscores the ongoing debate about the role of the Lords in UK politics and calls for reforms to prevent donors from becoming peers. Recent changes require political party leaders to justify nominations, indicating increasing scrutiny of appointment processes.
Peers in the House of Lords have collectively donated 109m to political parties, raising concerns about the influence of financial contributions on political appointments.
The analysis reveals that a significant portion of donations went to the Conservatives, highlighting the financial disparities in political support among different parties.
Campaigners argue for a ban on political donors being appointed to the Lords, as it raises questions about access and influence in the upper chamber.
Recent reforms require political party leaders to explain their nominations for Lords appointments, reflecting growing scrutiny of the selection process.
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