House of Lords reform

26 Labour MPs voted against Lords reform. Photograph: Getty Images.
By George Eaton - 11 July 8:06

The 26 Labour MPs who voted against the House of Lords reform bill.

Conservative MP Louise Mensch was one of the 91 rebels.
By George Eaton - 11 July 7:35

The 91 Tory MPs who voted against the House of Lords reform bill.

Cameron relied on Labour votes to avoid defeat. Photograph: Getty Images.
By George Eaton - 10 July 23:04

91 Tory MPs vote against House of Lords reform in the biggest revolt of this parliament.

Labour Party leader Ed Miliband. Photograph: Getty Images.
By George Eaton - 10 July 17:06

With the Tories irretrievably divided, the bill's future depends on Labour.

Peers file out of the chamber of the House of Lords. Photograph: Getty Images.
By Laura Sandys - 10 July 15:24

We must be seen to give power to the many and take it away from the few.

A Labour poster from 1909.
By Alan Johnson - 10 July 11:59

Lords reform is a test of the party's credibility.

David Cameron is facing defeat on House of Lords reform.
By George Eaton - 09 July 12:29

70 Tory MPs sign a letter vowing to rebel against the government tomorrow night.

Peers wait in the chamber of the House of Lords. Photograph: Getty Images.
By George Eaton - 09 July 9:11

Cameron's past description of Lords reform as a "third-term issue" has encouraged the rebels.

Nick Clegg and David Cameron. Photograph: Getty Images.
By Rafael Behr - 06 July 13:07

The PM needs the reform because he is short of ideas to inspire the country - and Tory MPs know it.

Labour Party leader Ed Miliband. Photograph: Getty Images.
By George Eaton - 27 June 17:07

The party still backs a 100% elected house but this is not a "deal-breaker".

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