Petition · past parliament
Replace the unelected house of lords with a public vote or veto
Rejected
15 signatures
What the petition asks
Give the people the chance to govern them selves and create a better future in a responsible and democratic way.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
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You may wish to sign this petition asking for the House of Lords to be replaced with a publicly elected body:
Enact that The House of Lords become the People's House, elected by direct P R
You may wish to sign this petition asking for the House of Lords to be replaced with a publicly elected body:
Enact that The House of Lords become the People's House, elected by direct P R
Timeline
| 26 Nov 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Dec 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
15
Status
Rejected
Rejected
6 Dec 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.