House of Lords reform

Labour Party leader Ed Miliband. Photograph: Getty Images.
Labour must take up the baton of Lords reform
By Andrew Harrop - 07 August 14:20

Miliband should announce a convention – and invite Nick Clegg to join him in backing it.

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Peers sit in the chamber of the House of Lords. Photograph: Getty Images.
The death of Lords reform is an indictment of Westminster
By Richard Morris - 07 August 11:23

Lords reform passed with a majority of 338, yet it will never see the light of day.

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Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg. Photograph: Getty Images.
Clegg has killed the Tories' hopes of a majority
By George Eaton - 06 August 15:15

The loss of the boundary changes is disastrous for Cameron.

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David Cameron waits to greet Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Without the boundary changes, a Tory majority is impossible
By George Eaton - 04 August 12:07

Cameron's party would need a lead of 11 points to win without the changes.

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Lords attending the State Opening earlier this year
Cameron's decision to drop Lords reform will test the coalition like never before
By Richard Morris - 03 August 10:50

Which will crack first, Cameron’s hold on his party or the glue that binds the coalition?

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Judges and Law Lords await the state opening of Parliament
How to win the argument for Lords reform
By Guy Lodge and Michael Kenny - 14 July 12:11

Guy Lodge and Michael Kenny make the case for a stronger second chamber.

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Peers sit in the chamber of the House of Lords. Photograph: Getty Images.
We should abolish the House of Lords, not reform it
By Tony Benn - 12 July 11:28

Labour should completely reject the coalition's proposals.

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Tory MPs lack confidence in David Cameron. Photograph: Getty Images.
Cameron’s biggest threat is his MPs’ urge to break free from Clegg
By Rafael Behr - 11 July 14:48

Tory MPs crave an invigorating burst of authentic Conservative ideology.

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David Cameron with John Major in December 2011.
The Tory rebellion leaves Cameron as the new John Major
By Richard Morris - 11 July 9:54

The PM looks like a weak and defeated leader after last night's vote.

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Nick Clegg sits in the royal box at Wimbledon.
Why the Lib Dems should not threaten to block the boundary changes
By George Eaton - 11 July 9:16

It only encourages Tory and Labour MPs to rebel against Lords reform.

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