Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Reform House of Lords so 50% of members are key workers selected by ballot
Closed
65 signatures
What the petition asks
Reform the House of Lords and set up a ballot system so that key workers can make up half of the members. Any key worker that has been in their position for 5 years or more can apply for the ballot. Once selected they should serve 5-year fixed terms.
The House of Lords is unelected and therefore undemocratic. Key workers deserve a legacy and lasting recognition. We believe the House of Lords does not represent us, and that the inclusion of key workers would help rebalance the democratic deficit.
We should embrace a second chamber that combines professions such as refuse collectors, surgeons, carers, nurses, delivery drivers, and supermarket workers.
We should embrace a second chamber that combines professions such as refuse collectors, surgeons, carers, nurses, delivery drivers, and supermarket workers.
Timeline
| 6 Aug 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Feb 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
65
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
6 Aug 2020
Closed
6 Feb 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.