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*The Lords don’t represent anybody. Nobody can question what they do. If we, the people, don’t like what they get up to we aren’t even allowed to vote against them.
*The House of Lords is a dumping ground for failed, old politicians. When you see them on television you would think they’re going to fall down and die at any moment. How can they have any idea about what’s going on the streets, in the real world?
*There’s no place for all those ancient traditions in modern politics. What’s the point of people dressing up in gowns every so often, having that silly old bloke sitting on the Woolsack and grown men calling each other “my noble Lord” all the time?
*Basically the House of Lords is very unfair. Most of those old aristocrats and landowners are Conservatives. So you end up with a permanent Conservative Party majority that can block the policies of a Labour Government in the House of Commons.
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My dear fellow …
*The Lords come from all walks of life. Peerages have been given to Trade Unionists, Clergymen and Industrialists. We represent society as a whole.
*The House of Lords allows some of Britain’s most distinguished people, politicians and otherwise, to have a say in how our country is governed. To have former Prime Ministers and experienced figures still helping the country with their knowledge is important.
*The House of Lords is not dominated by old customs. We are prepared to change, indeed we installed television cameras years ago. The traditions we do continue are important links with our country’s heritage.
*It is wrong to say we always agree with the Tory government. Because the government has such a huge majority in the Commons, we are providing the only real opposition by questioning and changing its policies when they come before.
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