UK Government's Cautious Lords Reform

The UK governments House of Lords reform efforts face challenges, with Prime Minister Keir Starmers ambitious plans encountering resistance and delays. Despite a partial success in removing hereditary peers, the government appears to be stepping back from further modernization, allowing the House of Lords to play a major role in deciding its own future. A cross-party committee is exploring ways to reduce the size of the Lords, but the delay in reporting back has raised concerns. The governments cautious approach to reform is partly due to the political landscape and the slow pace of change, likened to watching a turtle do gymnastics.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.