The end of the peer show
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Hereditary members are to be expelled from the British House of Lords, as part of a wider plan for reform of the upper house which has yet to be set out in detail. There will be 567 life peers, and 92 hereditary peers in the new House of Lords, with 75 hereditary peers to be elected by their fellows. The government argues that no political party should hold an overall majority in the House of Lords, and aims for parity with the Conservative Party, which would mean some 60 Labor supporters becoming ennobled. Temporary arrangement for the House of Lords are likely to persist for some time.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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Phoney war
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UK public opinion seems to support the UK's involvement in the US military action against Afghanistan, but this could change if domestic policy is affected. So far, the Labour Party has been clumsy in its efforts to stifle anti-war feeling within its ranks.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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Phoney war
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Plans for further reform of the British House of Lords, and role role of the House of Lords are examined in detail.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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