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Peers elevated to the House of Lords after a career in the House of Commons are often merely being rewarded for loyalty – new study

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CC BY-NC-NDHouse of Lords reform is being debated once again with the passage of the bill to end hereditary peerages. But far more wide-reaching reform is needed. Our research reveals potential flaws in the appointments system. Far from being a representative chamber filled with those from all walks of life, we found evidence to suggest that the House of Lords contains a large constituency of former MPs – who are often there as a reward for thei…

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The ultimate insiders’ outsider: Sue Gray on growing up in London, running a pub in Co Down and being chief of staff to Keir Starmer

As she takes up a new role in the House of Lords, Tom Kelly speaks to Sue Gray on growing up in London, running a pub in Co Down and her journey from dole office to working with prime ministers and peers

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Peers elevated to the House of Lords after a career in the House of Commons are often merely being rewarded for loyalty – new study

CC BY-NC-NDHouse of Lords reform is being debated once again with the passage of the bill to end hereditary peerages. But far more wide-reaching reform is needed. Our research reveals potential flaws in the appointments system. Far from being a representative chamber filled with those from all walks of life, we found evidence to suggest that the House of Lords contains a large constituency of former MPs – who are often there as a reward for thei…

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