UK's new government plans overhaul of House of Lords
Photo: Britain wants to reform its parliament (Getty Images)
The new British government, headed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, wants to carry out a large-scale reform of the House of Lords (the upper house of the British Parliament), reports The Independent.
During the so-called royal speech in which he outlines the new government's program, King Charles III announced several bills.
These bills include eliminating the reservation of nearly 100 seats in the House of Lords for individuals born into certain families.
This refers to hereditary peers (members of the higher nobility who have political privileges). The last reduction of their number in the House of Lords to 90 was under Prime Minister Tony Blair (who held the position from 1997 to 2007).
This initiative was meant to be a short-term compromise to address an issue that has been relevant for 25 years.
Additionally, Charles III discussed the new government's plans to create a "modernization committee" in the House of Commons, aimed at "raising standards, improving working methods, and reforming procedures."
Background
Recently, parliamentary elections were held in the UK, in which the Labour Party emerged victorious. As a result, Labour Party leader Keir Starmer became Prime Minister.
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