Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Scrap the House of Lords & replace it with an elected body of 200
Closed
285 signatures
What the petition asks
Some peers are appointed for achievements in their life, some are political appointments, and some are there in their role as Bishops. 90+ hereditary peers, they are there on the back of what an ancestor did many years ago.
A wholly unelected House of Lords can thwart the will of the people's elected chamber in the House of Commons, for example by opposing Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill. We believe is not right
There are 792 eligible peers, + 43 sitting Judges.
Members of the House of Lords can claim £342 for each qualifying day of attendance at Westminster. That daily allowance is MORE than a weekly State Pension.
There are 792 eligible peers, + 43 sitting Judges.
Members of the House of Lords can claim £342 for each qualifying day of attendance at Westminster. That daily allowance is MORE than a weekly State Pension.
Timeline
| 10 Apr 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
285
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
10 Apr 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.